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Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj celebrated in Bhubaneswar
The Chariot Festival or the Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraja celebrated at Bhubaneswar on the day of Ashokastami. Mangala Alati was performed at around 5 am. and the Chariot pulling started at 5:10 PM.
The Rath begins its journey from…
Bhasha Andolan in Odisha enters Day 3, Government remains Silent
The Bhasha Andolan, Odisha, which started its movement on 13th April, seeking governance of Odisha in Odia language as per the 1954 Language Act, has entered Day 3 today. But, the government has not so far responded to the demands of the…
Tremors in BJD: More Leaders speak out against Sanjay Dasburma
Odisha Food & Consumer Welfare Minister Sanjay Dasburma is in deep trouble and may have to resign anytime over his alleged links with chit fund accused AT Group chief Pradip Sethi. There have been tremors within his own party with many…
Rayagada Collector accused of illegal nexus with Cattle Mafia
In a big development, it came to light that a Cow Protection Activist in Odisha's Rayagada district, was harassed, jailed, tortured and assaulted allegedly at the behest of top bureaucrats, including District Collector Jagannath Mohanty. It…
Naveen Patnaik launches 100 new Aahar Centres across Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has taken another step forward to woo the poor and lower middle class of the state by launching the second phase of Rs 5 Aahar scheme across 100 centres. It will benefit over 60,000 urban poor.
The…
Industry Minister Highlights Odisha as a Global Investment Destination during UAE visit
The visit of Shri Debi Prasad Mishra, Minister for Industries, School and Mass Education, to the UAE proved to be a bonus to Odisha’s investment outlook. Shri Debi Prasad Mishra took the opportunity to promote Odisha as a fruitful…
Odisha CM’s grievance cell to be closed from Apr 18 due to heat wave
Due to heat wave across the state, Odisha CM's grievance cell will be remain closed from Apr 18. The grievance cell of the District Collectors and District Superintendents of Police will also remain closed.
The Collectors have been…
Damodar Rout to skip launching of Rs 5 Aahar Outlets in Paradip
Veteran BJD leader and Odisha Excise Minister, Dr. Damodar Rout has decided to skip the launching of Rs 5 Aahar outlets in Paradip, calling it a "shame" for Odia pride (swabhimaan) during the auspicious occasion of Odia New Year. The Odisha…
Bhasha Andolan kicks off with Focus on Governance of Odisha in Odia
In a first-of-its-kind incident in Odisha, around thirty members of the premiere Odia language movement in the state “Bhasha Andolan, Odisha” on Wednesday offered floral tribute on the statue of Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das and Utklalmani…
Odisha Capital City Bhubaneswar celebrates its 68th foundation day
Today on April 13, Odisha celebrates the 68th foundation day of its capital city. It was on April 13, 1948 the then Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had laid the foundation stone of Bhubaneswar.
Today, 13 personalities will be conferred with…