Tag: Old Town

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Five injured in group clash over Ganesh idol immersion case

Bhubaneswar: Tension ran high in Old Town area here on Sunday night following a clash between two groups over the issue of immersion of Ganesh idol held recently. Five persons were injured of whom the condition of two persons is stated to be critical. All the injured persons including two seriously injured persons identified as […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Preparations Begin For Maha Shivratri Of Lord Lingaraj

Bhubaneswar: A high-level preparatory meeting was held on Monday at the Lingaraj Police Station to finalise preparations & ritual timings of the ensuing Maha Shivratri festival of Lord Lingaraj on 21 February 2020. The meeting saw participation of all the bigwigs of the Twin City police including, the Commissioner of Police Sudhanshu Sarangi, Bhubaneswar DCP […]

  • Monday, 19 April 2021
Durga Puja
COVID-19: The Oldest Durga Puja Pandal In Bhubaneswar Struggles To Find Its Feet

Bhubaneswar: The much awaited and hailed as one of the country’s oldest Durga Puja, is celebrated with much pomp in Cuttack. However, the temple town of Bhubaneswar has a special place in the hearts of the devotees of the Devi, celebrating the festival with equal gusto though in a smaller scale. Reportedly the oldest Puja […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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