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Infighting reported in Odisha Congress; 12 MLAs camp in Delhi
Heavy infighting has been reported within the Odisha Congress, which came as a big jolt to new PCC President Prasad Harichandan, who has been trying to bring unity among the party leaders and cadres.
At least 12 MLAs led by Chiranjib…
5 Eklavya Model Residential Schools for Odisha: Oram
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram has announced that, as many as five Eklavya Model Residential Schools ( EMRS) would soon be established in different part of Odisha by his Ministry while the required land would be allocated by…
BJD to oppose Land Acquisition Bill in Parliament, raise Posco
The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha on Sunday said it would oppose the land acquisition bill proposed by the Centre during the monsoon session of parliament beginning from Tuesday.
The party said it would also raise the issue of…
Nabakalebara Rath Yatra: All 3 Chariots reach Gundicha Temple
All three chariots have finally reached the Gundicha Temple (Mausima Mandir) this morning, bringing huge relief to the administration. Lakhs of devotes have thronged Puri to get a glimpse of the deities in new avatar in the Nabakalebara…
Innocent Tribals brutally tortured, beaten up by blood-thirsty Maoists
Most of the 11 people abducted from Mahupadar village under Mathili block of Malkangiri district on Wednesday, were badly beaten up and tortured by the Maoists for applying for police jobs. Some of the youths sustained fractures and…
Rath Yatra 2015: Lord Balabhadra’s Chariot reaches Gundicha Temple
Lakhs of devotes thronged to Puri to witness the first Nabakalebara Rath Yatra of the century. The rituals were completed on time, but all chariots could not reach the Mausima Gundicha Temple. Only Lord Balabhadra's 'Taladhwaja' arrived at…
3 die in Puri Rath Yatra Mishap, 3 drowned in Paradeep
While two women were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede on Puri Grand Road during the Rath Yatra, another youth died of drowning at the Puri Sea Beach. At least three injured have been sent to SCB Medical College and Hospital in…
Historic Nabakalebara Rath Yatra 2015 begins with Religious Fervor
By Hemanta Pande: The most awaited festival of 21st century’s first Nabalalebara Rath Yatra begins today at the holy town of Puri in Odisha with religious fervor and sacred enthusiasm among millions of devotees across the world. The mega…
Dharmendra Pradhan unveils Postal Stamp on Nabakalebara 2015
Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan has released the special postal stamp to commemorate historic Nabakalebara Rath Yatra 2015, which is being celebrated today. The postal stamp was unveiled yesterday. Odisha…
Puri gears up for Nabakalebar Rath Yatra 2015, Preparations Over
Bhubaneswar, July 17: Thousands of devotees have thronged the holy town of Puri in Odisha to witness the new millennium's first Nabakalebar Rath Yatra which will commence on Saturday.
The Odisha administration is pulling out all the…