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Lakhs of Devotees witness ‘Sunabesa 2015’ of Deities in Puri, Odisha
The first 'Sunabesa' or 'Golden Attire' of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath was held with religious fervour at Srimandir, Puri yesterday. Around five lakh devotees throng Puri to witness the glorious extravaganza - the…
Odisha mourns Sudden Demise of former Prez Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
While people of Odisha were busy witnessing the first 'Suna Besha' or 'Golden Attire' of the deities at Srimandir, the news of sudden demise of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, left everyone shell-shocked.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik…
Odisha Police recover Bodies of Two Maoists from Forest
Bhubaneswar: Security personnel on Monday recovered the bodies of two Maoists from a forest in Odisha after an overnight gun battle with the rebels, police said.
Police recovered the bodies from Madaguda forest in Kandhamal district on…
‘Operation Blue Moon’ in Maoist-hit Koraput from Aug 4
Koraput: In an endeavour to inspire the people of Maoists-hit Koraput district, the administration will launch a special programme – Operation Blue Moon. The special progamme will start in two blocks - Narayanpatan and Bandhugaon from…
Historiocal Ranpur Rath Yatra: The Legend of Jagannath’s 1 Kala
By Samarendra Baliarsingh
Perhaps there is no other festival which is recognized and celebrated all over the world as Ratha Yatra. Each year such festival enthralls the devotees around the world. Though this festival is now celebrated in…
TMC MP Mukul Roy & Family allowed to touch Lord Balabhadra
SJTA Chief Administrator Suresh Mohapatra has criticised the servitors' act to allow Trinamool Congress MP Mukul Roy and his family members to touch Lord Balabhadra during the 'Pahandi' in Bahuda Yatra today.
He termed the act as against…
Odisha: OPCC Chief to meet 12 “Rebel” Congress MLAS on July 30
Odisha Congress Pradesh Committee (OPCC) chief Prasad Harichandan will meet all 12 "rebel" Congress MLAs on July 30 to listen to their grievances and address all issues. The MLAs led by Chiranjib Biswal had recently visited New Delhi to…
Bahuda Yatra: All 3 Chariots reach Srimandir Simhadwara
All three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra reached the Simhadwara of Puri Srimandir in the evening today, bringing huge relief to the SJTA, which is now gearing up for the 'Suna Besha' tomorrow.
The chariots…
BJD Leader Kalpataru Das’ Last Rites performed at Bhotaka, Jajpur
Thousands of people gathered at Bhotaka village in Jajpur district of Odisha, to bid a tearful adieu to senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha MP Kalpataru Das, who breathed his last at the AIIMS, New Delhi yesterday at the age of 67. His son…
Bahuda Jatra 2015: Pahandi Bije, Chhera Pahanra Completed
Braving bad weather, showers and poor drainage system, thousands of devotees throng Puri to witness 'Bahuda Jatra' or 'Return Journey' of the deities. The 'Pahandi Bije' of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, Lord Balabhadra and Lord Sudarshan…