Dhanu Sankranti: Pahili Bhoga Niti Begins At Puri Srimandir

Bhubaneswar: The special ‘Pahili Bhoga Niti’ began at Puri Srimandir on Monday, as Dhanu Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi).This ritual will continue for a month, from today until the day before Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 13, 2025.According to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), the ‘Dwara Phita’ ritual…

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Headmistress suspended after 68 students consumed detergent added MDM in Balangir

Balangir: In the detergent added Midday Meal case, the Headmistress of the school was suspended by the BEO. On December 7, as many as 68 students were hospitalized after consuming detergent added MDM in Upper Primary School in Dengpadar village under Muribahal block in Balangir district.According to information, the cook mistakenly added detergent instead of…

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Odisha Govt to open 30 Medical Colleges and give massive recruitment in medical and para medical

Bhubaneswar: The H&FW Minister, Mukesh Mahaling has informed that at least 30 Medical colleges will be opened in Odisha in the coming days. He also said that many recruits of medical and para-medical staff will be done. He said this in the ongoing winter session of Odisha Assembly.In a developmental move for the citizens of Odisha,…

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GRP seize 60 kg of silver ornaments from Rourkela railway station

In a major bust against alleged illegal smuggling, the Government Railway Police (GRP) on Wednesday seized 60 kg of silver ornaments at Rourkela police station.A man, named Chandan Kumar was apprehended while illegally transporting the silver and was handed over to the GST department today for further investigation after failing to provide any satisfactory answer.Sources…

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Robbers attack family with sharp weapons in Bhadrak, 4 including 3 women injured in heist

At least four of a family including three women were injured after armed robbers barged into their house at Napanga village under Bhandaripokhari police limits in Bhadrak district late on Wednesday night and attacked them with sharp weapons before decamping with cash and gold worth lakhs of rupees.According to sources, a group of masked assailants…

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District Judicial Court Complex of Khurda set for inauguration by President Droupadi Murmu at Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The new building of the District Judicial Court Complex of Khurdha is set to be inaugurated on Thursday by President Droupadi Murmu at Bhubaneswar.This modern and advanced court is beautifully decorated for the occasion, shining bright with the colourful lights. The court building is five floors high including the basement and the ground floor. It…

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‘The Sabarmati Report’ Producer Ektaa Kapoor meets CM Majhi in Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar: Famous producer Ektaa Kapoor has met Chief Minister Mohan Majhi in Odisha Assembly on Tuesday and thanked him for declaring ‘The Sabarmati Report’ tax-free in Odisha.She had urged Chief Minister Majhi and the Council of Ministers to watch the film. On November 28 Odisha government declared to remove the entertainment tax from ‘The Sabarmati Report’,…

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