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Lingaraj temple
Maha Shivratri at Lingaraj Temple: Elaborate security arrangements put in place

The temple administration has made elaborate arrangements and is leaving no stone unturned for the smooth conduct of the rituals during Maha Shivratri. It has been decided that all the rituals of Lord Lingaraj will be smoothly conducted in due time.

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
Pratyasa Ray (c) poses with her medal
Khelo India University Games: Odisha swimmer Pratyasa Ray steals show

Odishav star swimmer Pratyasa Ray stole the show by bagging four gold, one silver and one bronze to finish as the most successful female athlete of the prestigious Games. 

  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Netaji birthplace museum in Cuttack gets a facelift 
Netaji birthplace museum in Cuttack gets a facelift 

As per reports, the historic place is being given a major facelift in joint collaboration between the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) and the Cuttack Development Authority (CDA). 

  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Biju Patnaik Jayanti: Beyond Politics, Know The Dare-Devil Leader Of Odisha ‘Biju Babu’
Biju Patnaik Jayanti: Beyond Politics, Know The Dare-Devil Leader Of Odisha ‘Biju Babu’

Referred to as the ‘Tall Man’, Biju Patnaik or Bijoynanda Patnaik was born in Cuttack on 5th March 1916 to an aristocratic family. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s freedom struggle during Khadi Tour, Biju Patnaik always had an inclination towards working for people. Due to his fearless and straightforward approach in life, he played many roles and excelled in each of it.

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  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024
On Biju Patnaik’s birth anniversary, know all about his Dakota plane and ties with Indonesia  
On Biju Patnaik’s birth anniversary, know all about his Dakota plane and ties with Indonesia  

The iconic Dakota aircraft that has been installed at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar as a show piece reminds the legendary leader as a skilled pilot and his daredevilry in the skies. Dakota Reminds Biju Patnaik’s Deep Relationship with Indonesia

  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024
PM Modi
PM Modi lays foundation, inaugurates projects worth Rs 20k Cr; says, 'will continue to work for Odisha’s development'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stones of multiple projects worth Rs 20,000 crore at Chandikhole in Odisha. 

  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024
AICC and publicity chairman Pawan Khera
Congress hits out at BJP and BJD over ‘bonhomie’ in Odisha; claims to win 90 Assembly seats

Raising the issue about granting VRS to VK Pandian in just 24 hours, Khera targeted the BJP. He sarcastically questioned the benefit of Odisha in chit fund and mining scams.

  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Conmen arrested for duping man in Bhadrak
Bhadrak man loses Rs 5 lakh to conmen who promised fourfold return; 2 arrested

The accused Bulu Pati and Priyaranjan Nayak reportedly convinced Sethi that the scheme has been launched due to the scarcity of Rs 500 notes in the market.  

  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Subhranshu Senapati
Forget Indian team, even BCCI’s IPL is becoming a dream for Odisha cricketers! Why?

As per a former Odia cricketer, the reason behind IPL snub of the cricketers from the State could be lack of proper infrastructure, lack of finance, performance and clout.

  • Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Odisha villagers stage Rail Roko demanding underpass
Odisha villagers stage Rail Roko demanding underpass

For the people of Mundar and Tiadiput in Badsu panchayat under Koraput sadar block, life has always been fraught with danger from the train track on the village outskirts, as they have to cross the railway line every day.

  • Monday, 04 March 2024
Four ‘Bangladeshis’ Enter Puri Jagannath Temple; Nine Non-Hindus Detained By Police
Four ‘Bangladeshis’ Enter Puri Jagannath Temple; Nine Non-Hindus Detained By Police

Puri Srimandir management is once again in the news after alleged entry of some non-Hindus into the shrine on Sunday. At least four non-Hindus and that too from neighbouring Bangladesh entered Srimandir in Puri.

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  • Monday, 04 March 2024
Odisha Secretariat
Odisha govt hikes monthly remuneration of Urdu teachers 

As per reports, over 10,000 students have taken Urdu as their first language in upper primary, Middle English, fully-aided, and newly-aided high schools in the state. Hence, the government has engaged Urdu and Urdu resource teachers on a contractual basis to impart Urdu teaching.

  • Monday, 04 March 2024
Odisha Elections 2024
Odisha Elections 2024: BJP announces first list of candidates for Lok Sabha elections, BJD in dilemma

Ruling BJD is facing a dilemma in selecting its candidates. The party has already announced that around 50 percent of the MLAs will be provided tickets. However, the party is facing a tough situation to select the rest of the candidates.

  • Sunday, 03 March 2024
Subhrajit Sahu
Family of brain dead 8-year-old boy donates organs in Odisha

Despite the irreparable loss, the brave family members of the child came forward to donate his organs to save lives.

  • Sunday, 03 March 2024
No Alliance With BJD, Will Contest In All LS & Assembly Seats: Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal
No Alliance With BJD, Will Contest In All LS & Assembly Seats: Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal

Putting an end to all speculation, Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal told media persons that the party will not enter into any alliance in the State. He mentioned this after returning from the election management committee meeting in Delhi.

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  • Saturday, 02 March 2024
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