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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Ratha Yatra, which began on Friday. Governor Kambhampati extended greetings to all and prayed for the divine blessings of the Holy Trinity (Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra) to guide everyone towards peace and [...]

New Delhi: On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in conveying heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath across the globe. The festival, marked by grand processions and deep spiritual fervour, is being celebrated with great devotion in various parts of India and [...]

Bhubaneswar: A large crowd of devotees has gathered at Puri’s Jagannath Temple for Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra that will commence on Friday. Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a major Hindu festival celebrated annually in Odisha. It is observed on Dwitiya Tithi — the second day of [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance today apprehended Sagar Chandra Palai, Gaon Sathi (mate) of Balipatna, Bhubaneswar for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 15,000. The incident occurred while Palai was facilitating the release of the final instalment of payment under the MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) for a beneficiary. According to Vigilance officials, [...]

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal President and Leader of Opposition in Assembly Naveen Patnaik has extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra. Naveen, who is currently undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, extended his heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the people through a [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ace swimmer Mannata Mishra has once again come up with stellar performance at the 78th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2025, held at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Mannata secured a Silver medal at the Championships, showcasing her exceptional skill and determination. The ace swimmer bagged the prestigious medal in the 100m breaststroke [...]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, to extend his best wishes for a swift and complete recovery. The Prime Minister inquired about Naveen’s health and conveyed his heartfelt wishes for his well-being and a speedy return to [...]

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of heavy rainfall in several parts of the State, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued an advisory to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to remain alert and take all necessary precautionary measures. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, H&UD Department, has instructed ULBs to pre-position dewatering pumps in waterlogging-prone areas and [...]

Berhampur: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has urgently demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged rape of a minor girl in Berhampur. A delegation of the BJD met the Inspector General of Police, Southern Range, Berhampur and expressed serious concerns over the accused’s political connections and potential attempts to influence the [...]

Berhampur: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) has strongly condemned the inhumane treatment of two Dalit men in Ganjam district, allegedly assaulted over false allegations of cattle smuggling. Acting on the directive of PCC President Bhakta Charan Das, a five-member fact-finding team led by Legislature Party Leader Rama Chandra Kadam visited Singipur village with MLA [...]