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Puri’s Last Devadasi Sashimani Devi dies at 92
Last Devadasi of Puri Jagannath Temple, Sashimani Devi died at the age of 92. She had been Only two days ago, she had an ankle fracture six years ago and was bed-ridden since then. She thanked and blessed Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT…
HC allows Ramachandra Hansda to attend Parliament for 1 Day
The Orissa High Court on Thursday allowed Mayurbhanj MP Ramachandra Hansda, who is currently lodged in Jharpada jail, Bhubaneswar, to attend one working day of the Parliament under the custody of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).…
Odisha Police Bill: Human Rights Activists meet Governor
Representatives of Civil Society Forum on Human Rights, a rights organization on Thursday met Governor of Odisha Dr. S.C. Jamir and expressed their grave concern about Odisha Police Bill 2015.
A four member team headed by noted human…
Titilagrh Poll Case: Surendra Singh Bhoi fined by HC
Former Congress MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi has been fined Rs. one lakh by the Orissa High Court, which quashed the case against Titilagarh MLA Tukuni Sahu. Bhoi was slammed by the court for wasting its time by levelling false allegations and…
Biju Patnaik Airport in BBSR secures 6th Spot in India
The Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, has secured sixth spot in India in terms of facilities and amenities. The survey was conducted by Airport Service Quality (ASQ). The Bhubaneswar Airport also found 33rd spot across…
Lightning kills Six People in Odisha
Six people were killed and 12 others injured on Wednesday after being struck by lightning in Odisha, an official said.The lightning struck them at Jaripada village in Khurdha district when they had taken shelter in a roadside house, said…
SJTA decides the Schedules of Nabakalebara Yatra 2015
A meeting of the managing committee of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) under the chairmanship of Gajapati king Dibyasingha Deb on Wednesday decided the schedule of Nabakalebara Yatra 2015 and approved temple’s annual budget.…
HC rejects Congress’ Election petition, slaps Rs 1 lakh fine
The Orissa High Court on Wednesday rejected the election petition filed by the defeated candidate and Congress leader from Titlagarh Assembly seat Surendra Singh Bhoi and also slapped a fine of Rs 1 lakh on him for non-cooperation in the…
Naveen Govt plans to make Odisha an IT hub by 2020
Culture and Tourism minister Ashok Panda on Tuesday said in the Assembly that the state government has planned to make Odisha an IT hub by 2020 and accordingly plan is on afoot for establishment of six software technology parks in Odisha.…
Injured Pyari Mohapatra admitted to Delhi Hospital
Rajya Sabha MP and Odisha Jan Morcha (OJM) founder Pyari Mohan Mohapatra, was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on Sunday after he had a fall outside his Delhi residence. He had head injuries. Pyari Mohapatra's condition is said to be…