Jajpur: The famous Maa Biraja Temple in Odisha’s Jajpur district is witnessing a huge rush of devotees on the auspicious occasion of Maha Sasthi. The shrine of Maa Biraja, the presiding deity of Jajpur, has come alive with religious fervour as devotees throng the temple to seek the blessings of the Goddess.A large number of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das on Friday strongly condemned Andhra Pradesh for issuing a notification for panchayat elections in the Kotia region of Koraput district, and demanded immediate steps by the Odisha government to stop the neighbouring state’s interference.Das demanded withdrawal of Andhra’s notification, asserting that the move amounted to…
Rayagada October 16, 2026: A Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) training programme was successfully organised by MY Bharat, Rayagada, for 100 students at MDC College in Kolanara, Amlabhata. The programme was conducted under the leadership and guidance of District Youth Officer Shri Kishar Vemulawada, with active participation from officials of the Kolanara Fire Station and faculty…
Bhubaneswar: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won seven of the nine posts in the Utkal University students’ union elections held Thursday, while the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) bagged the remaining two posts.The Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) drew a blank in the election.ABVP’s Abhiram Mishra was elected president, while Ayushree Pradhan won…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police will take appropriate action against outsiders allegedly involved in campus election-related incidents if FIRs are registered against them, Director General of Police (DGP)-in-charge Vinaytosh Mishra said on Friday.Speaking to reporters, Mishra said student union elections were conducted in around 300 colleges and universities across Odisha after an eight-year gap and that the polls…
Bhubaneswar: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD), the student wing of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), emerged victorious at Utkal University and Rama Devi Women’s University, respectively, as the results of student union elections were declared late on Thursday night following hours of tension and confusion.At Utkal University,…
Kataka: Orissa High Court will reopen for regular judicial proceedings October 27 after its Durga Puja and Dussehra vacation, which begins Monday, October 19, according to an official notification.Friday, October 16, will be the last working day before the break, followed by the weekend October 17 and 18. The court will remain closed from October…
Jajpur: Panic has gripped a village in Jajpur district after a 67-year-old man reportedly went missing after being dragged into the Kharasrota River by a crocodile.The incident occurred when the elderly man had gone to the nearby river to attend to nature’s call.The missing man has been identified as Gajendra Majhi, a resident of Barei…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi spoke to Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik over the phone on Thursday morning to wish him on his birthday.Naveen turned 79.Extending greetings on his birthday, the CM said: “I pray that Lord Jagannath bestows you with a long and healthy life.”Majhi had earlier posted a message on X, extending…
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court will remain closed for Durga Puja from October 19, with the court reopening on October 27.According to a notification issued by the High Court, October 17 and 18 are Saturday and Sunday when the court remains closed as usual. Therefore, Friday, October 16 is the last working day before the…
