Tag: Odisha

BJP-BJD alliance haze clears, battle lines drawn in Odisha 
BJP-BJD alliance haze clears, battle lines drawn in Odisha 

The BJP’s CEC is expected to give its stamp of approval to the names of candidates of some Lok Sabha seats in Odisha any time soon amid reports that a list of candidates for 100 Assembly seats and 16 LS seats has been prepared. 

  • Saturday, 23 March 2024
Police and public play Holi at Bhandaripokhari in Bhadrak
Unique Holi: How a British-era scar brings Odisha villagers & police together

In a bid to revive the relationship, and spread brotherhood and friendship between the local people and police, the then Bhandaripokhari IIC, Babu Lal Munsi had started this ‘Melana’. Over the years, the Melana has turned into a festival and is celebrated with pomp and gaiety every year. 

  • Friday, 22 March 2024
Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab Quits BJD, Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Party’s Functioning
Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab Quits BJD, Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Party’s Functioning

Senior BJD leader and Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab resigned from the primary membership of BJD on Friday. Mahtab has expressed dissatisfaction over the functioning of the party.

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  • Friday, 22 March 2024
Double murder in Ganjam: Five of family get life imprisonment
Double murder in Ganjam: Five of family get life imprisonment

As per reports, Gula Swain and his son Rajendra Swain, residents of Jagannathpur under Patapur police limits, were murdered on December 28, 2013. 

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
ADR report
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik richest among 95 crorepati MLAs in Odisha: ADR report

The report, released recently, includes an analysis of the affidavits submitted by political leaders.

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
Day temperature may rise by 8-10 degree Celsius in next 3 days in Odisha: MeT
Day temperature may rise by 8-10 degree Celsius in next 3 days in Odisha: MeT

While the rainfall activities have considerably brought down the temperature, providing much-needed respite from the hot conditions, the temperature is likely to reach 40 degree Celsius by the end of March, as per the MeT reports.

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
Reusable sanitary pads from banana fibre
Reusable sanitary pads from banana fibre to be produced in Odisha soon

As per experts, the reusable pads prepared from banana fibre could be used for three to four years.

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Amit Shah Hints Big On BJP-BJD Alliance? HM Says Yet To Decide On Fighting Alone Or Along With BJD
Amit Shah Hints Big On BJP-BJD Alliance? HM Says Yet To Decide On Fighting Alone Or Along With BJD

Amid the ongoing speculations over a possible BJP-BJD coalition, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah said that the saffron party is yet to take a final call on the alliance.

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  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Action during match between Odisha and Chandigarh
Senior Women’s Hockey National Championship 2024: Odisha assure berth in quarter-final

In the quarter-finals, Hockey Association of Odisha will face the experienced Hockey Haryana. 

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Celebrating World Pakhala Day With Farmers In Odisha
Celebrating World Pakhala Day With Farmers In Odisha

Dahi-tempered Pakhala With Saaga Bhaja, Badi Chura, Allu Bhaja, Roasted tomato chutney and two pieces of fried fish...What else do you need for a perfect Pakhala Thali?

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  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
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
Elections 2024: BJP, BJD & Congress in Odisha step up exercise on candidate selection
Elections 2024: BJP, BJD & Congress in Odisha step up exercise on candidate selection

The three parties are weighing the pros and cons of the candidates of three categories – youth, women and senior leaders -- apart from their winnability. All three parties have multiple ticket hopefuls in almost all Assembly seats, as per reports.

  • Sunday, 17 March 2024
Two minor girls 'drown' to death in Odisha’s Jajpur
Two minor girls 'drown' to death in Odisha’s Jajpur

The two girls aged under five were playing outside their house. Later, they moved away unnoticed and did not return home for several hours. 

  • Saturday, 16 March 2024
Youth hacked to death while trying to save friend in Bhubaneswar
‘Love triangle’: Youth succumbs to sword injuries while trying to save friend in Bhubaneswar

As per reports, the gruesome murder was the fallout of a suspected love triangle.

  • Saturday, 16 March 2024
Bombs hurled at bike repair shop in Puri
Bombs hurled at bike repair shop in Puri leave 2 injured; accused arrested

The video of the incident has been captured by the CCTV camera installed nearby the place. 

  • Saturday, 16 March 2024
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