Bhubaneswar: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday forecast more rain in several parts of Odisha, including in Puri town where lakhs of devotees are celebrating the annual Rath Yatra, under the influence of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system is very...
By Banchhanidhi Dey, OP In an age of rapid change, Sasanga remains a quiet sanctuary where history, faith and tradition continue to converge, reminding devotees that Lord Jagannath’s timeless presence transcends generations, binding the past, present and future in an unbroken circle of devotion. Long...
Puri: Rath Yatra Pahandi ritual began Thursday with the ceremonial procession of Lord Sudarshan, followed by Lord Balabhadra's Pahandi to Taladhwaja and Devi Subhadra's Pahandi to Darpadalana. Lord Jagannath's Pahandi is now underway as the Deity is being escorted to Nandighosa in the prescribed ritual...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Puri/Bhubaneswar: In a major initiative to enhance tourist safety and reinforce Odisha’s image as a safe and responsible tourism destination, the Tourism department, in collaboration with the Odisha Fire & Emergency Services and the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS), launched the 'Surakshit Paryatak Abhiyan'...
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 Orissa High Court has discharged...
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Governments are quick to invoke the rule of law but are less good at living by it. The Department of...
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With the retail inflation in India climbing to 4.38 per cent, tell tale signs of the global economic crisis have...
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