The highly auspicious Adapa Mandapa Bije ritual was successfully completed in Puri today, marking a major spiritual milestone in the ongoing 2026 Rath Yatra. Following a delayed chariot procession that concluded on Friday afternoon when all three magnificent chariots reached Saradha Bali, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra finally left their chariots to enter […]
Read More Text.Former IT Secretary Manoj Mishra has appeared before the Capital Police Station in Bhubaneswar today as authorities intensify their investigation into the sudden disappearance of two crucial commission inquiry reports from the Odisha Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The missing files contain sensitive investigative findings regarding the 2008 Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati murder case and the 2016 […]
Read More Text.Continuous heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours has created a grim flood-like situation in parts of Odisha, triggered by an active monsoon and a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The rapid swelling of the Sapua river has severely affected low-lying areas in Cuttack district, particularly in Athagarh, Tigiria, and Badamba, isolating several […]
Read More Text.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 […]
Read More Text.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 […]
Read More Text.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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