Tag: Odisha

Jagannath Kar, a servitor of Puri Srimandir, received an invitation card for Anant Ambani's wedding on July 12. Overwhelmed by the gesture, Kar noted Anant's devotion to Lord Jagannath and his contributions to the temple. Anant plans to visit Puri post-marriage to seek blessings.

After a 14-day quarantine period known as Anasara, Lord Jagannath and His siblings have fully recovered from illness following secret treatments. A ceremonial procession informed Gajapati King Dibyasingha Deb of their recovery.

Adding fuel to speculations of a rift within the Biju Janata Dal, BJD Corporator Amaresh Jena alleged that there is a 'Vibhishana' trying to disintegrate the party. His claims followed a meeting at senior leader Pratap Deb's residence.

Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced the potential renaming of Odisha's 'Mo Bus' service to 'Ama Bus'. The minister emphasized that the change aligns with the government's people-centric approach. He also mentioned improvements in the system and an increase in bus numbers, including 400 new electric buses from Prime Minister Modi.

Anirudha Choudhury, a law university professor, allegedly stabbed his retired NALCO official father, Sunil Choudhury, to death in Bhubaneswar. The motive remains unclear as police begin their investigation.

Students of a Gurukul Ashram in Delanga, Puri have accused a Guruji teacher of sexual harassment. Following complaints by guardians, the teacher has been detained and is being questioned. The case has been registered under the POCSO Act.

A tragic accident near Patrapali square in Bolangir district resulted in the deaths of Gambhir Rana and his wife Gita Rana. Local residents protested, blocking NH-59, demanding justice and compensation.

The Ratna Bhandar treasure trove of Puri Srimandir is likely to open on July 8, with ornament counting expected to last from July 8 to July 27. A supervising committee meeting will finalize the decision on July 5.

Seventeen companies from outside Odisha were awarded Rs 35,000 crore worth of contracts under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Departments during the BJD's tenure. Allegations of corruption and kickbacks in the tender process have surfaced. The BJP government plans to investigate these claims. Residents report incomplete water projects and poor service despite significant payments to contractors.

After almost 16 years, people from different parts of Odisha were seen queuing up before the grievance cell of the State government which has been revived by the newly-elected BJP government.

Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of Lord Jagannath, will be opened soon, said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday. He said this while addressing a special function organised in Bhubaneswar to felicitate newly elected BJP MPs and MLAs.

Politics in Odisha has intensified with the BJD joining opposition protests over NEET in the Rajya Sabha and raising concerns about Odia identity following their 2024 election defeat. The BJP criticizes BJD's actions as attempts to regain lost relevance.

The focus of the meeting was the fulfillment of all the earlier assurances promised by the saffron party in its election manifesto.

Vaishnaw further informed that Odisha will get new projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore in the next five years.

Kanchana Nayak, a bedridden woman in Balasore, has appealed to Chief Minister Mohan Majhi for euthanasia due to acute poverty and unbearable pain. Living alone for 35 years, her condition worsened after a leg injury. With no means of support, she seeks mercy through social media.