Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The newly elected Biju Janata Dal MP from Aska Pramila Bisoi has proved that age and English does not matter when it comes to raising the issues concerning people in the Parliament. Fondly called Pramila Mausi in her constituency because of her age, she today spoke in the Lok Sabha on an important issue [...]

Bhubaneswar: Exactly two months ago on 3rd May 2019, Cyclone Fani hit the Odisha coast near Puri and its adjoining areas. The extremely severe cyclone devastated vast areas with winds that exceeded 250 kms. The aftermath of the cyclone left a trail of devastation never seen in last two decades. Everything was undone and the [...]

New Delhi: Amar Patnaik and Sasmit Patra of Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) took oath as the Rajya Sabha members here today. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu administered oath to the both BJD leaders, who were elected unanimously in the Rajya Sabha bypolls in Odisha. The BJD has nominated its IT Cell chief Amar Patnaik [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India has notified the date for election to the Patakura Assembly Constituency of Odisha under the Kendrapara Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency. According to the notification, the election will be held on the 20th July 2019. The counting of votes will take place on the 24th. Earlier, elections to the Patakura [...]

Puri: The highly celebrated Ratha Yatra that is witnessing a sea of pilgrims in the city and began with the first mega ritual ‘Pahandi’ (ceremonial procession of deities). The ceremonial Pahandi ritual started with the beating of cymbals, conch shells and amidst shouting of “Hari Bol and Jai Jagannath” as the priests carried the deities. [...]

Puri: A sea of devotees thronged Odisha’s pilgrim city Puri to take part in the world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings – elder brother Balabhadra and younger sister Subhadra. The festivities, which started a fortnight earlier, would peak on today when the three deities would be taken on huge wooden [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings – elder brother Balabhadra and younger sister Subhadra. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished the people on the auspicious occasion. ଜଗତର ନାଥ [...]

Puri: Odisha Police has issued traffic advisory to ensure hassle-free movement of both heavy and light vehicles during Rath Yatra. Details: Inter State-Tourist Buses:- All interstate tourist buses from Bhubaneswar side will be allowed to Puri up to Malatipatapur and will park Malatipatapur New Bus stand. The return will be in the same route. Light [...]

Puri: Ratha Yatra – the Annual Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath is going to be celebrated tomorrow with much fanfare. Temple city Puri is all set to welcome the devotees of Jagannath on this occasion. The biggest festival is expected to attract more than two million devotees from across the world. The festivities, which started [...]

Puri: The Odisha Police has made elaborate arrangements in order to ensure smooth movement of the traffic in and around the pilgrim city Puri during the world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra beginning on July 4. The police department has shared a video detailing the rout plan imposed for [...]