ISKCON cancels its untimely Rath Yatra in Huston

Bhubaneswar: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has finally cancelled its untimely Rath Yatra which was slated to be held on November 9 in Huston. This was informed by Tukaram Das, the Vice President of ISKCON Bhubaneswar. “Finally, respecting the sentiments of Odiya Devotees of Lord Jagannath, the Huston Rath Yatra is cancelled, Das said…

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Senior Assistant Sekharlal Sahu arrested by Odisha Vigilance in interception case

Keonjhar: Odisha Vigilance today arrested Sekharlal Kumar Sahu, the Senior Assistant of the office of ADPHO (FW), Keonjhar, on charges of possessing ill-gotten money. According to reports, on receipt of reliable information regarding collection of huge cash by Sekharlal Kumar Sahu, Senior Assistant, office of ADPHO (FW), Keonjhar as illegal gratification from different sources, a team…

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Untimely Rath Yatra: Puri Gajapati Maharaja Warns ISKCON Of Legal Action

Puri: Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb on Tuesday warned the the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of legal action if the latter didn’t refrain from holding the untimely Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Speaking to the media, the Puri Gajapati said all efforts would be made to stop the ISKCON from holding Rath Yatra of…

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Sword attack in Bhubaneswar, man critical

Bhubaneswar: In a horrific incident, a man was critically injured in a brutal sword attack by unknown miscreants in the Palaspali area here late on Monday night. The injured has been identified as Sibaprasad Srichandan, a resident of Palaspali lane 10. According to the sources, the sword attack happened following previous altercations, three miscreants attacked Sibaprasad…

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Mango Kernel Tragedy: Women Undergoing Treatment At SCB Diagnosed With Hepatitis, Face Multi-Organ Failure

Cuttack: The two women from Mandipanka village under Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district, who are receiving treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, have been diagnosed with hepatitis, resulting in severe multi-organ failure. These two women along with six others fell critically ill after consuming mango kernel last week. Public Health Director Dr…

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Kandhamal JE In Vigilance Net For Demanding & Accepting Bribe

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Sunday arrested Ashok Padhy, junior engineer (JE), Phiringia block in Kandhamal district, while demanding and accepting taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 at his government quarters from a contractor for clearing his final bill. The entire bribe money has been recovered from his possession and seized, Odisha Vigilance said in a…

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Kumki’ Elephant Yashoda Succumbs To Ailments At Chandaka Forest Range

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Forest Minister, Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, ordered a detailed inquiry into the unnatural deaths of around 50 elephants this year. The minister has directed the Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Satyabrat Sahu, to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit a report within a month. The investigation aims to identify…

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KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta celebrates Diwali 2024 at KISS Jagannath Temple

Bhubaneswar: KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta celebrated Diwali 2024 at KIIT Jagannath Temple in Bhubaneswar, said reports.Like every year, this year also Diwali Amavasya has been organized in KISS Sreevani Khetra. Following the principles of Puri Srimandir, Diwali rituals are observed very beautifully every year.More than a thousand earthen lamps (diyas) were lit at…

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