The Odisha Government has announced a landmark triennial Excise Policy for the period April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029 — or until a new policy is notified — replacing the earlier practice of annual policies.The move is aimed at bringing long-term stability, transparency and predictability to the excise sector while allowing mid-course corrections whenever…
Two drones flew over the Jagannath Temple in Puri on March 25, raising serious questions about security during the sensitive Rathna Bhandar counting process.The incident occurred at 5:23 pm when the drones hovered around the Nilachakra and circled the temple premises.Witnesses reported the drone’s movement near the sacred structure, sparking immediate concern among devotees and…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited inventory of the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to commence today, marking the first such exercise in nearly 48 years. All preparations have been completed under tight security to document and verify the priceless gems, gold and silver ornaments, and other valuables belonging to Lord Jagannath,…
Puri, March 23: Dense fog enveloped the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Monday, significantly reducing visibility in and around the temple premises. The heavy fog made it difficult to see the temple structure and the sacred Nilachakra atop it, even from a close distance. In several areas, including the Grand Road near-zero visibility was…
Puri: An eagle was spotted perched on the nilachakra atop the Jagannath Temple today as servitors carried out the daily replacement of the Patitapaban Bana, the sacred cloth.The unusual sight sparked debate among devotees and on social media, with some viewing it as an ominous sign and others considering it a normal occurrence. Historically, eagles have frequently…
Puri: A student of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University in Bhubaneswar went missing in the puri sea while taking a bath on Sunday.The missing student has been identified as Animesh Sa, a second-year BTech Computer Science student at SOA University.According to reports, Animesh had come to Puri with his friends and was bathing in the sea near…
Pipili: A tragic road accident during a morning walk claimed the lives of three people, including two women and a car driver, near Pipili in Odisha on Monday morning.The accident occurred near KEC on National Highway-316 on the Bhubaneswar to Puri road. According to reports, a speeding car hit two women from behind while they…
Puri: In an alleged case of ‘love jihad’, a distraught mother from odisha and puri district has appealed to the government to rescue her daughter who she claims is being held and tortured in bangladesh.The woman, identified as Anjali Parida, has claimed that her minor daughter was lured into a relationship through a mobile application and later taken…
Puri: A bomb threat was sent to the district judge court in Puri via emails on Monday. The email triggered panic and heightened security at the district judge court in Puri. Upon receiving the bomb threat email, the police promptly carried out evacuations and extensive search operations across the court premises.Police, bomb disposal squads, dog…
A Plus II student suffered critical injuries after being attacked with a blade while heading to Gop College in Puri district to appear for her examination.The incident occurred around 8 am on the deserted Nagpur-Muguria Road under the Gop police station.Locals rushed to her aid after hearing her screams, but the attacker managed to flee…
