Puri, April 11 Campaign posters written in Bengali and appealing to voters in West Bengal have appeared throughout this coastal pilgrimage town in Odisha, drawing criticism over the alleged politicization of the sacred place.The posters, put up by the ruling BJP and bearing the party's "lotus"...
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Puri, April 6 The Shree Jagannath temple here will remain closed to devotees for four hours on Monday evening for a special ritual inside the shrine, the temple administration said in a public notice.The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) notice stated, "On Monday, April 6, 2026, the...
Lucknow, April 1 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the state's formation day."With the unwavering energy akin to the ocean's waves, the brilliance like the Sun of Konark, and illuminated by the boundless grace of Lord Shri...
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla have extended greetings to the people of Odisha on Odisha Day.In a social media post, Mr. Shah said, "Odisha, blessed with a rich cultural heritage and the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath, shines as the pride of the country." The...
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Puri, March 28 – Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday to offer prayers and seek divine blessings. He arrived with his family, performed rituals, and had darshan of Lord Jagannath.Speaking to reporters, the Army Chief said, "Today, I visited...
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Bhubaneswar, March 9 Veteran Odia journalist Ashutosh Mishra died at a hospital here, his family said on Monday.He was 68 years old.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik expressed their grief over Mishra's death.Mishra, who is survived...
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Bhubaneswar, March 4 Holi was celebrated across Odisha on Wednesday amidst elaborate security arrangements, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urging people to opt for natural and herbal colours that are environmentally friendly.Greeting the people of the state on the occasion, Majhi said...
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Jamshedpur, February 26 President Droupadi Murmu stated on Thursday that the spiritual teachings in the Bhagavad Gita could provide a new direction for today's youth and shape their lives.Murmu was addressing a gathering in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, after laying the foundation stone and...
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