Tag: Odisha

The saffron party has put up pictures of Odia freedom fighters, heroes and poets at the meeting place. Konark Wheel and Neelachakra of Puri have also been kept on the dais. The glorious history of Odisha, ancient temples and famous arts of the State have also been depicted at the meeting place.

The Chief Minister also rapped the previous BJD government over not opening all four dwaras (doors) of Srimandir.

The duplicate tea manufacturing unit was busted during the joint encroachment eviction drive by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) enforcement squads in the area.

‘Adhara’ (lips) and ‘Pana’ (sweet drink) literary means offering of sweet ‘pana’ to the deities in pots that touch their lips. The earthen pots were broken after the Adhara pana was offered to the deities.

The BJD assigned 50 MLAs to monitor Odisha government departments, sparking political debate. BJD's Amar Satpathy praised the move, while BJP's Samir Dash criticized it as ineffective.

After coming out from the inner Ratna Bhandar, Dasmohapatra said that cracks have developed on the walls of Ratna Bhandar and some stones have come off from the roof.

Despite Lord Jagannath's vast wealth stored in Puri Srimandir's Ratna Bhandar, the deities are adorned with old and damaged ornaments during the Suna Besha every year. Devotees and servitors demand new sets of ornaments, citing the availability of gold and silver assets.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal for the dissolution of the planning body.

As per BJD, these leaders will put forth the demands, sorrows, sufferings and inconveniences of the common people before the government.

Under the circumstances, it will be a herculean task for the ASI officials to carry out the repair work on a war footing.

This grand divine event highlights Odisha’s rich cultural heritage with its stunning display of golden ornaments.

Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra returned to Srimandir after their nine-day sojourn during Bahuda Yatra. Devotees gathered from early morning for the Pahandi rituals at Gundicha temple. The deities were carried to their chariots and offered Odia delicacies en route. Security measures ensured the smooth conduct of the event.

Reports indicate that during the BJD government's tenure, several IAS, OAS officials, and engineers have been overstaying in specific posts. Retired engineers are being reinstated to multiple positions within WATCO, causing discontent among unemployed young engineers. The Urban Development Minister has promised a thorough investigation into these allegations.

Eight Odia youths, stranded in Dubai after facing severe hardships, have returned to Odisha following the intervention of BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara MP, Baijayant Panda. Family members expressed their gratitude by felicitating Panda.

After 46 years, the Ratna Bhandar of the 12th-century Puri Srimandir was opened. Devotees await the inventory of its rare jewels and ornaments. Historians urge investigation into possible secret chambers within the treasury.