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World’s tallest chariot reflects Tantric worship

Kendujhar: The annual Rath Yatra at Sri Baladevjew temple in Kendujhar is distinguished not only by what is regarded as the world’s tallest wooden chariot, but also by its centuries-old Tantric tradition of worshipping the Trinity. The ritual influence of Tantra is most visibly reflected...

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Six students injured in ragging at JNV hostel

Debagada: Six students were allegedly assaulted by their seniors in a ragging incident at the hostel of PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) at Sunamunda in Debagada district, leaving them injured, police and school authorities said Thursday. According to a complaint, a group of Plus...

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Drive to curb PET bottle waste during Rath Yatra

Puri: The Odisha Development Management Programme (ODMP) has launched a large-scale "Used PET Bottle-Free Rath Yatra" campaign to keep Puri free of discarded plastic bottles during the annual festival. The drive, which began July 15, will continue till July 27 to promote responsible waste collection...

SEC approves Rs 1.77cr heat mitigation project

SEC approves Rs 1.77cr heat mitigation project

Bhubaneswar: The State Executive Committee (SEC) on Disaster Management, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Thursday approved a series of disaster preparedness and climate resilience measures for 2026-27, including a Rs 1.77-crore project to mitigate the impact of extreme heat in Bhubaneswar and Kataka. The...

Gastroenteritis outbreak hospitalises 44 in Kendrapada

Kendrapada: More than 40 people have been hospitalised following a gastroenteritis outbreak in several villages in Aali block of Odisha's Kendrapada district, prompting the health department to step up surveillance and containment measures. So far, 44 affected patients from Lokapada, Chandiagadi, Giribandha, Padanapur and Demala...

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Kohli’s 65 in vain as India slump to 233 against England

Cardiff: Virat Kohli's confident 65 reminded all and sundry of his salad days, but Rohit Sharma's continuous struggles did contribute to India's below-par 233 in 44 overs in the second ODI against England Thursday. The middle-order caved in inexplicably with four wickets lost for 15...

 

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