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Puri Srimandir Parikrama AC Barricade Billed Over Rs 14 Lakh In 2 Months, Disrupts Budget Of SJTA
Puri Srimandir Parikrama AC Barricade Billed Over Rs 14 Lakh In 2 Months, Disrupts Budget Of SJTA

In order to alleviate the plight of devotees who wait on queues for hours in the open to have darshan of Lord Jagannath, the Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) had installed an air conditioned tunnel near the Singhadwara.

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  • Monday, 18 March 2024
Conch symbol in govt advertisements: Orissa HC refuses to intervene now
Conch symbol in govt advertisements: Orissa HC refuses to intervene now

While hearing a case filed by BJP leader, Jatin Mohanty, the HC also observed on Monday that the case can be taken up for hearing if the ECI's decision on the issue is not satisfactory for the petitioner.

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
Uliburu mining scam back in focus; prime accused Deepak Gupta, brother depose before ED
Uliburu mining scam back in focus; prime accused Deepak Gupta, brother depose before ED

Two weeks ago, the ED team raided 12 locations in Kolkata and Odisha as part of its investigation into the mining scam. The ED  seized a luxury car, jewelleries worth Rs 1.24 crore, Rs 30 lakh cash and froze bank accounts with Rs 1.23 crore deposits.   

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
Odisha youth dies in Bengaluru; body stuck for five days
Odisha youth dies in Bengaluru; body stuck for five days

Rajib Sunamudi of Barigaon migrated to Bengaluru six months ago. He was working in a private company, but it was alleged that he died after he was hit by a Hyva vehicle. 

  • Sunday, 17 March 2024
Bhubaneswar-Vishakhapatnam Vande Bharat express train starts operations
Bhubaneswar-Vishakhapatnam Vande Bharat express train starts operations

For a long time, people from various walks of life and outfits had been demanding before the East Coast Railways for daily passenger train service between Bhubaneswar and Vishakhapatnam. Over one lakh people living in Odisha are expected to benefit from the routine train service, reports said.

  • Sunday, 17 March 2024
Actor Arindam reacts to 'one ticket per family' post by BJD leaders 
Actor Arindam reacts to 'one ticket per family' post by BJD leaders 

"As long as I stayed with the BJD, I worked with dedication. I always thought of the party. If some people will benefit after I quit the party, I am happy. Many leaders have got tickets four times, but I was not given a ticket even once," Roy said.

  • Saturday, 16 March 2024
Berhampur Railway Station renovation: Tardy progress irks commuters
Brahmapur Railway Station renovation: Tardy progress irks commuters

Five months have passed since the renovation work of the railway station started, but the work has allegedly not progressed as expected. Due to the ongoing renovation, space for certain facilities such as the parking lot is also curtailed, reports said.  

  • Saturday, 16 March 2024
'Hooliganism' at Baramunda bus terminal, security guards 'attack driver and conductor'
'Hooliganism' at Baramunda bus terminal, security guards 'attack driver and conductor'

Security guards allegedly launched an attack on a bus driver and conductor after the concerned vehicle took a wrong route at the bus terminal.

  • Saturday, 16 March 2024
Former BJD MP Prasanna Acharya Critically Injured In Road Accident
Former BJD MP Prasanna Acharya Critically Injured In Road Accident

Senior BJD leader and Former Rajya Sabha member Prasanna Acharya on Friday sustained critical injuries after his car collided head-on with a gas tanker near Beladihi in Rairakhol. Acharya was reportedly returning to Bargarh from Bhubaneswar when the mishap took place.

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  • Friday, 15 March 2024
Odisha MLA, lady sarpanch face off during inauguration event
Odisha MLA, lady sarpanch face off during inauguration event

Salipur MLA Prashant Behera was inaugurating the project in Chandradeipur panchayat when sarpanch Rashimta Das came rushing and tried to prevent the MLA from unveiling the project. 

  • Thursday, 14 March 2024
Odisha's historic Barunei Hill denuded of greenery!
Odisha's historic Barunei Hill denuded of greenery!

Its perennial stream has dried up and timber mafias are allegedly stripping of its greenery. As industrial units are popping up around the hill, they are allegedly having an adverse impact on the environment of the place. Its flora is depleting day by day, reports said.

  • Thursday, 14 March 2024
Bhubaneswar Infocity police foils liquor shop robbery plan, arrests five
Bhubaneswar Infocity police foils liquor shop robbery plan, arrests five 

Police received information about the presence of some robbers on the Patia playground. As police raided the place, five robbers tried to flee but were finally caught. They were planning to loot a liquor shop last night, police said.

  • Thursday, 14 March 2024
Bhubaneswar’s Urban Forest ‘Ananda Bana’ Promises Denizens A Stress-Free Time Under Nature’s Lap
Bhubaneswar’s Urban Forest ‘Ananda Bana’ Promises Denizens A Stress-Free Time Under Nature’s Lap

Inhale more fresh air and exhale stress under the lap of nature now, thanks to the biggest park and urban forest in the capital city Bhubaneswar, called the Anandabana which has come up in Kalinga Nagar area.

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  • Thursday, 14 March 2024
Youth kidnapped in Bhubaneswar over love affair; four arrested 
Youth kidnapped in Bhubaneswar over love affair; four arrested 

A youth identified as Raja Sethi was kidnapped by some youths two days back from near Unit-8 Passport office. Raja was reportedly with his girlfriend Priya Nayak when he was kidnapped by one Ankit Kanhar and some other youths. 

  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Opium mafia finding sanctuary in Odisha's Similipal?
Opium mafia finding sanctuary in Odisha's Similipal?

There are several other places in the core and buffer areas like Budhabalanga, Bagdega, Balarampur, Benipur, Sahuda, Bandirabasa, Phulabadi, Jalagada and Lembhugada, where opium poppy is being grown extensively, sources said.   

  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
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