Bhubaneswar: In an unfortunate incident, the traditional ‘Chapa Khela’ (boat ride) of Lord Jagannath and his companion deities was cancelled on the ninth day of the ongoing Chandan Yatra due to a bitter dispute between two groups of servitors.The deities — Madanmohan, Ramakrishna, and the Pancha Pandavas — were brought to Narendra Pushkarini. They remained…
Tension flared in Nabarangpur district after the family of a youth found dead inside Dabugaon police station alleged that police murdered him.The deceased, identified as Purna Kalar of Anchala village under Medana panchayat, had been arrested for allegedly abducting and assaulting a minor girl.His family and villagers staged a protest outside the police station, blocking…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has said the state government is committed to protecting the interests of common people in the land acquisition process in coal mining areas and announced that a new rehabilitation and resettlement policy will be rolled out soon.Chairing a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar Tuesday, Pujari discussed issues…
Berhampur, Ap 29: Berhampur is witnessing fresh developments in the high-profile murder case of businessman Sudhir Patra, as a new audio clip has gone viral on social media. The recording reportedly captures a conversation between Sudhir’s wife, Rashmita, and the alleged kidnappers.In the audio, the kidnappers are heard threatening Rashmita, demanding cash and gold from…
Kantabanji: A man of two children has been arrested for kidnapping and sexually harassing a minor girl in Muralibahal police range in Kantabanji of Odisha’s Balangir district on Wednesday.The accused has been identified as Srikant Banachora, who is the father of two children.On April 23, the girl had gone missing after leaving to the nearby…
At least four people died and more than 20 sustained injuries after a bus collided head-on with a truck on National Highway-143 near Musabira in Sundargarh district late Tuesday night.The accident occurred around 9:10 PM when the bus, travelling from Rourkela to Mangalpur in Jajpur district, veered across the divider and crashed into an iron-laden…
Angul: A 50-year-old woman was killed after being struck by lightning in Kanjara village under Jarapada police station limits in Angul district.The deceased has been identified as Basanti Mahar, wife of Subal Mahar.According to reports, the incident occurred late last night during a severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. Basanti and her husband Subal were sleeping…
Mumbai, Ap 28: Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is set to make his return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, two years after his debut appearance, with early glimpses hinting at an energetic episode packed with music, dance, and entertainment.Diljit shared the news on Instagram, posting a video from the show’s studio that offered fans a…
A shocking incident unfolded in the Koira police limits of Deogarh district when a son killed his father and left his mother critically injured during a violent domestic dispute.The attack occurred in Kadamdihi village under Patamunda panchayat late Monday night.According to police, the accused Sona Munda demanded food at home. His mother, Raibari Munda, attempted…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has described the sacred Chandan Yatra as the ‘glorious saga of Odia Asmita’.In a heartfelt message posted on his X handle, the Chief Minister highlighted the spiritual significance of the annual festival, particularly the divine boat ride of the deities in the Narendra Pushkarini in Puri to beat…
