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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi celebrates Holi at his residence; leaders and officials extend greetings

Bhubaneswar, March 4 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday celebrated Holi, the festival of colours at his official residence, where several prominent dignitaries and senior officia... Read More


Rajya Sabha polls: Independent candidate Dilip Ray's visit to Bijoy Mohapatra's residence sparks political buzz in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 4 -- Senior political leader Dilip Ray, who is set to contest the Rajya Sabha election independently, visited the residence of veteran leader Bijoy Mohapatra on Wednesday, drawing a... Read More


In Odisha, Holi is something older, and far more sacred

Bhubaneswar, March 4 -- By Binit Kumar Bhoi Before the colors fly and the drums thunder, a coastal state in eastern India observes a festival rooted in devotion, procession, and the worship of the di... Read More


Holi rush: Crowds flood non-veg markets across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 4 -- Odisha witnessed a significant surge in shoppers at meat markets on Wednesday on the occasion of Holi. Meat lovers thronged the markets, waiting in long queues for hours to buy... Read More


Elephant attack claims two lives in Odisha's Baripada forest division

Bhubaneswar, March 4 -- A man was killed in an elephant attack in Bhadusole village under Rasgovindpur Range of Baripada Forest Division on Tuesday night. Another fatal attack was also reported the s... Read More


Indian American woman among two killed in Texas mass shooting

Bhubaneswar, March 3 -- An Indian American woman was among two people killed in a mass shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning. Police identified the victims as 21-year-old Savit... Read More


Stampede-like situation at Puri Srimandir during Dola Purnima; three devotees sustain minor injuries

Bhubaneswar, March 3 -- A stampede-like situation occurred at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Tuesday during Dola Purnima following an unprecedented rush of devotees near the Dolabedi area. The... Read More


Stampede-like situation during Dola Purnima in Puri Jagannath temple; several devotees injured

Bhubaneswar, March 3 -- A chaotic situation unfolded in Puri on the occasion of Dola Purnima as an overwhelming crowd of devotees gathered near the Srimandir on Tuesday. As per initial reports, pushin... Read More


Odisha holds high-level meeting to ensure safety of Non-Resident Odias amid Middle East crisis; helpline numbers released

Bhubaneswar, March 3 -- Amid the ongoing war situation in the Middle East, the Odishagovernment on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting to review the safety and well-being of Non-Resident Odias (NROs... Read More


Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath to be held at night due to lunar eclipse

Bhubaneswar, March 3 -- The revered Suna Besha ritual of Lord Jagannath at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will be conducted at night today due to the Ketu-grasta lunar eclipse. Traditionally obser... Read More