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Though arguably it was a silent affair due to COVID-19, the spirit of Christmas was felt across Odisha. Devotees of all age groups celebrated the birth of Christ and prayed for the eradication of the pandemic. While most of the churches across Odisha allowed congregation of worshippers at the Church, a few decided to join Mass celebrations virtually because of restrictions. As per the guidelines, no more than 50 people were allowed in a congregation, while masks and social distancing guidelines were followed strictly.

Former Indian cricketer from Odisha, Debashish Mohanty has been appointed as one of the national selectors for the Indian Cricket team. Mohanty, who has also headed the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Selection Committee, was appointed as the national selector for Indian Cricket Team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).  

The famous temple of Goddess Biraja in Jajpur is all set to reopen. Devotes can visit the temple from 29th of this month between 6 AM and 5 PM following all the Covid- 19 guidelines. The District Collector of Jajpur, Chakravarti Singh Rathore said that the temple will remain closed on January 1st, 2nd and 3rd to avoid excess rush on New Year.

Meet wonder girl Jigyansa Mohanty, the two-year-old from Berhampur in Ganjam district, who seems to have answers to all questions from nursery rhymes to school-level general knowledge to all religious events of Odisha. Even a grown-up adult would feel insecure before this unique talent of Jigyansa.

As the fear for the new strain from Britain continues to rise, a 4-year-old UK returnee tested positive for COVID-19 in Bhubaneswar on Friday.  

A 64-year-old man has proved that age is no bar when one has the willingness to learn. Jay Kishore Pradhan has become a model of inspiration after he qualified the NEET examinations and got himself enrolled into MBBS course at VIMSAR medical college in Burla. A banker by profession, Pradhan used to work with the State Bank of India. After his retirement, he is now pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor.

Odisha people are very simple, answered Pratiksha Anushkankhya when she was asked about the speciality of the state she belongs to. And this answer fetched her the runner-up title at the Mission Dreams Miss India 2020 Contest. The three-day Miss India 2020 Contest was organised by Mission Dreams in Kolkata from December 16 to December 18. Over 15,000 contestants participated from across the nation. Just 31 girls reached the final round and Pratiksha, a resident of the steel city Rourkela was one of these finalists.

Farming without fertilizer? Yes it is possible! Have a look at these beautiful vegetables. Looking at these produce, one would assume them to be the hard work of a farmer and extensive use of fertilisers. But one couldn’t be farther away from the truth. These cauliflowers, broccoli, brinjals and other leafy greens have all been produced without fertilizers.  

After nine long months, Akhandalamani Temple in Aradi of Bhadrak reopens for darshan. In the first phase, family members of servitors will be allowed to have darshan. On December 30 and December 31st, devotees from the local panchayat will be allowed to have darshan. Keeping in mind the rush expected on January 1st and January 2nd, the temple will remain closed. From January 3rd the general public will be allowed to have darshan. Sanitizers and masks have been made mandatory for entry into temple. According to the district administration, the identity proof of servitors has also been made mandatory for darshan.  

Darshan at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar is underway as it reopened yesterday after nine long months. In the first phase, family members of servitors are being allowed to have darshan. Till December 31st, only family members of the servitors will be allowed to have darshan. Extensive arrangements have been made for hassle-free darshan at the temple. Barricades have been installed in front of the entrance of the temple and identity proofs of devotees are being checked before entry.

Senior Odisha Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Narasingha Mishra fell unconscious during a rally in Bhubaneswar today. The senior leader was immediately rushed to a private hospital. Mishra complained of chest pain soon after delivering a speech during a rally in front of the CBI Office.  

As many as 62 travelers, who returned to Odisha from the United Kingdom (UK) recently, are untraceable. Odisha Public Health Director, Niranjan Mishra said on Monday that in total 181 travelers returned to the State between November 30th and December 20th .Out of these 119 persons underwent COVID-19 test in different phases and six of them tested positive for Coronavirus.  

The Golden Beach at Puri was formally accorded the prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ tag on Monday. This was done with the unfurling of the Blue Flag and the Tricolour on the beach. The flag hosting ceremony was conducted out by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar through video conferencing.  

People from outside Odisha have been asking questions. Even I have come to hear about this. They have questioned if Lord Jagannath belongs to just the servitors of the temple and residents of Puri.

NO Large Gathering Celebrations In Bhubaneswar On Zero Night On New Year Eve. According to the guidelines issued by the BMC, any kind of event or congregation including Zero Night celebrations at hotels, clubs, convention halls, Kalyan Mandaps has been strictly prohibited.