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ISKCON holds untimely Rath Yatra again, this time in Rishikesh; faces backlash

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has once again found itself at the centre of controversy for allegedly violating Jagannath tradition by organising ... Read More


Puri Srimandir development: Committee discusses spiritual and infrastructural upgrades; focus on Parikrama project

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The first meeting of the Cultural and Technical Joint Committee of the Puri Srimandir was held on Tuesday, focusing on spiritual, cultural, and religious aspects to enhance the... Read More


Massive fire destroys 4-storey commercial building in Balasore; loss estimated at Rs 5 Crore

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- A massive fire broke out at a four-storey commercial establishment named Banaja Store near Cinema Square under Balasore Town Police Station limits in the early hours of Wednesd... Read More


Dhenkanal to get civil aviation operation centre as Odisha govt plans massive air connectivity push

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant move to boost Odisha's air connectivity and transport infrastructure, the state government has decided to establish a civil aviation operation centre in Dhenka... Read More


Odisha govt plans to double rice quota for ration card holders from 5 to 10 kg: Minister

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant move aimed at providing relief to the poor, the Odisha government is planning to double the monthly rice allocation for ration card holders from 5 kg to 10 kg ... Read More


Nuapada bypoll: BJP, Congress declare candidates; suspense builds over BJD's candidate

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- Nuapada is gearing up for a high-stakes bypoll with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress already announcing their candidates. However, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) remain... Read More


Class 9 girl student 'abducted' in Bhubaneswar, no police breakthrough yet after 12 days

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a shocking incident, a Class 9 girl has reportedly been abducted from Bhubaneswar, leading her family to file a police complaint. According to reports, the girl went missing... Read More


When is Diwali? Puri Mukti Mandap Sabha clarifies on 'Payashraddha', 'Deepadaan' timings

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- As the festival of lights approaches, devotees are facing confusion over the exact date for celebrating Diwali this year, especially regarding the rituals of 'Payashraddha' and... Read More


Nuapada Bypoll twist: BJD in dilemma over candidate after Jay Dholakia joins BJP

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 -- The political scenario in Nuapada has undergone a sudden shift, leaving the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) grappling with the challenge of selecting its candidate for the upcoming bypol... Read More


Advocate Pitabas Panda murder case: Corporator among three being quizzed by cops, sources

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 -- In a major development in the murder case of senior advocate Pitabas Panda, Berhampur police have taken three individuals into custody for questioning. Among them is a corporat... Read More