Puri’s hidden tunnels
By Dr Surendra Kumar Mishra Beneath the sacred, ancient city of Puri lies a legendary, unexplored network of subterranean tunnels. Once known as Purushottama Kshetra, this spiritual capital was protected by a labyrinth of secret passages linking the Gajapati royal...
Similipal tiger count rises to 35
Baripada: The number of tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve has risen to 35, including 19 pseudo-melanistic (black) tigers, according to the latest camera-trap survey conducted by the Forest Department. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden Prem...
Odisha CM, LoP Patnaik extend Rath Yatra greetings as Puri gears up for grand festival
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended greetings to all on the occasion of annual Rath Yatra beginning from Thursday, calling upon devotees visiting the holy town of Puri to celebrate the festival in a disciplined manner while...
BMC launches 30 public urinals, plans 200 more
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Wednesday inaugurated 30 newly constructed public urinal facilities at various locations across the City. The facilities have been opened for use by citizens, commuters, vendors and visitors as part of the civic body’s efforts to...
Chit fund scam hearing: Court not mere post office for prosecution, says Orissa HC
Bhubaneswar: Observing that courts are not expected to act as “a mere post office for the prosecution” and must independently determine whether the material on record discloses the ingredients of the alleged offences before putting an accused on trial, the...
Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Pahandi begins after ‘Rath Pratistha Puja’
Puri: The Rath Yatra Pahandi ritual began Thursday with the ceremonial procession of Lord Sudarshan, with Lord Balabhadra's Pahandi now underway. Thereafter, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath will be taken to their respective chariots in the prescribed ritual sequence. The procession commenced after servitors performed the traditional 'Rath Pratistha Puja'...
Read moreDetails‘Don’t ask me to end fast, join July 20 march instead: Sonam Wangchuk
New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ruled out ending his indefinite hunger strike despite appeals from political leaders and supporters, saying breaking the fast without any response from the government would send the wrong message. "If I eat, what message will go? The message to the government will be that there is no need for accountability. Protesters sit and leave..." said Wangchuk and asked what would change if he ended the...
Read moreDetailsPM Modi extends wishes on Jagannath Rath Yatra, calls it ‘radiant expression’ of India’s spiritual heritage
New Delhi/Puri: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday extended greetings on the Jagannath Rath Yatra, calling it a "radiant expression" of the country's spiritual and cultural heritage and wishing for peace and prosperity in society. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Greetings to everyone on the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra. This is a radiant expression of India's timeless spiritual and cultural heritage. The traditions associated with the Rath Yatra...
Read moreDetailsUS airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade
Dubai: The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain and Kuwait before dawn. Days of back-and-forth strikes by the US and Iran across the Middle East - and renewed threats to the Strait of Hormuz...
Read moreDetailsPresident Murmu extends greetings on Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra
New Delhi/Puri: President Droupadi Murmu Thursday greeted people on the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra and prayed for prosperity of the country. During the annual yatra, chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are pulled from Shri Jagannath temple to Shree Gundicha temple in Puri, Odisha. Lakhs of devotees gather to be part of the grand festival. Similar yatras are also taken out in other parts of the...
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‘Don’t ask me to end fast, join July 20 march instead: Sonam Wangchuk
New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ruled out ending his indefinite hunger strike despite appeals from political leaders and supporters, saying breaking the fast without any response from the government would send the wrong message. "If I eat, what message will go? The message to the government will be that there is no need for accountability. Protesters...
Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Pahandi begins after ‘Rath Pratistha Puja’
Puri: The Rath Yatra Pahandi ritual began Thursday with the ceremonial procession of Lord Sudarshan, with Lord Balabhadra's Pahandi now underway. Thereafter, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath will be taken to their respective chariots in the prescribed ritual sequence. The procession commenced after servitors performed the traditional 'Rath Pratistha Puja' of the three majestic chariots, marking the...
PM Modi extends wishes on Jagannath Rath Yatra, calls it ‘radiant expression’ of India’s spiritual heritage
New Delhi/Puri: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday extended greetings on the Jagannath Rath Yatra, calling it a "radiant expression" of the country's spiritual and cultural heritage and wishing for peace and prosperity in society. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Greetings to everyone on the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra. This is a radiant expression...
US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade
Dubai: The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain and Kuwait before dawn. Days of back-and-forth strikes by the US and...
President Murmu extends greetings on Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra
New Delhi/Puri: President Droupadi Murmu Thursday greeted people on the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra and prayed for prosperity of the country. During the annual yatra, chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are pulled from Shri Jagannath temple to Shree Gundicha temple in Puri, Odisha. Lakhs of devotees gather to be part of...
Puri’s hidden tunnels
By Dr Surendra Kumar Mishra Beneath the sacred, ancient city of Puri lies a legendary, unexplored network of subterranean tunnels. Once known as Purushottama Kshetra, this spiritual capital was protected by a labyrinth of secret passages linking the Gajapati royal palace with the iconic Srimandir and surrounding centuries-old monasteries (mutts). Until 1647, the Gajapati kings resided at...
Similipal tiger count rises to 35
Baripada: The number of tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve has risen to 35, including 19 pseudo-melanistic (black) tigers, according to the latest camera-trap survey conducted by the Forest Department. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden Prem Kumar Jha said the survey identified 35 adult tigers in the reserve. The findings have been submitted...
Odisha CM, LoP Patnaik extend Rath Yatra greetings as Puri gears up for grand festival
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended greetings to all on the occasion of annual Rath Yatra beginning from Thursday, calling upon devotees visiting the holy town of Puri to celebrate the festival in a disciplined manner while abiding by all rules and regulations. In a video message, Chief Minister Majhi said, "After a year,...
Residential approval, commercial use: Only 153 violators in Bhubaneswar, BMC informs SC
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has submitted an affidavit before the Supreme Court identifying 153 alleged violations involving the commercial use of residential properties, even as questions mount over the scale of unauthorised business activity across the state capital. The affidavit was filed in connection with a Supreme Court case brought by Rajendra Kumar Barjatya of...
BMC launches 30 public urinals, plans 200 more
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Wednesday inaugurated 30 newly constructed public urinal facilities at various locations across the City. The facilities have been opened for use by citizens, commuters, vendors and visitors as part of the civic body’s efforts to provide accessible, clean and convenient sanitation services. Officials said the initiative is part of a larger plan...




















































































