By Harihar Tripathy Today marks Akshaya Tritiya, the most sacred festival for agriculture and those who toil on the land. On this auspicious day, the farmer bows to Mother Earth—the foundation of his life and livelihood—and performs the ritual of ‘Akhimuthi,’ the ceremonial sowing of the first handful of seeds. Within that single fistful of grain, […]
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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a stern warning to criminals, stating that the era of leniency, “affection,” and political protection they enjoyed under the previous government has come to an end. While replying to the discussion on the expenditure demands of the Home Department in the State Assembly today, the Chief Minister launched […]
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In the vast and vibrant landscape of Odisha’s spiritual heritage, the sacred city of Bhubaneswar, known as Ekamra Kshetra, holds a position of unparalleled sanctity. Among the numerous festivals that breathe life into this ancient temple city, the Ashoka Ashtami celebration of Lord Lingaraj, famously known as the Rukuna Rath Yatra, stands as the most […]
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Delays and disruptions in paddy procurement across Odisha have once again brought into focus the persistent gap between policy intent and field-level execution. Even as the state reiterates its commitment to ensuring remunerative prices for farmers through the Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism, reports of delayed procurement, token system inefficiencies, and distress sales indicate that […]
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Puri: The counting and inventory process of the Ratna Bhandar (temple treasury) begins today. A special team has already entered the Shri Jagannath Temple for this purpose. Notably, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been prepared to ensure that the daily rituals of the deities and the darshan (viewing) for devotees are not disrupted during the process. Following the counting, […]
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Bhubaneswar, 24.03: BJD has launched a scathing attack on the BJP government. BJD leaders have stated that the migration of industries to other states is not a matter of pride (Asmita) but rather reflects BJP’s incompetence. Senior leaders Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak and Sharada Jena said in a press meet that the double engine government was supposed to deliver double benefits, […]
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Puri: Following the counting of jewellery and ornaments in the Ratna Bhandar (Treasury) of the Shri Jagannath Temple, the inventory will be cross-verified against the 1978 list. Along with the cross-verification, all items will be weighed. Gemologists will identify the names of the ornaments; however, no monetary valuation will be carried out. In a strictly sanctified […]
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), which once stood as an impregnable fortress in Odisha’s political landscape, is currently witnessing an unprecedented internal upheaval. The recent suspension of six young MLAs on charges of cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections is not merely a disciplinary act; it is the manifestation of a deep-seated, volcanic resentment that […]
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Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic escalation of the internal turmoil within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Barabati-Cuttack MLA Souvic Biswal has launched a scathing attack on party president Naveen Patnaik. Following his suspension from the party for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections, Biswal broke his silence, framing his rebellion not as a political shift, but as […]
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New Delhi: Against the backdrop of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India’s preparedness and the potential impact on critical sectors. The discussions primarily focused on safeguarding the supply chains for petroleum, crude oil, gas, electricity, and fertilizers. The meeting saw the participation of […]
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