In a vibrant display of devotion, the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Puri on Sunday, drawing lakhs of devotees. President Droupadi Murmu, Union ministers, and Puri Shankaracharya were among the distinguished attendees.The ‘Pahandi’ ritual, marking the start of the Yatra, saw Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra ascend their respective chariots…
A Calamitous Event Four days after a catastrophic stampede resulted in the deaths of 121 people in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, Surajpal Singh, popularly known as Bhole Baba, has resurfaced. The disaster struck when an overwhelming crowd gathered for a ‘satsang’ (spiritual discourse) organized by Bhole Baba. The police have since arrested six individuals linked to…
Historic Victory Ends Conservative Reign In a momentous shift in British politics, Keir Starmer has emerged as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking the end of 14 years of Conservative dominance. At 61, Starmer leads the Labour Party back to power following a decisive victory in Thursday’s general elections. The centre-left Labour…
Preparations in Full Swing The sacred coastal city of Puri, Odisha, is abuzz with fervor and devotion as it gears up for the grand annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings. Scheduled to begin on Sunday, this majestic chariot festival is a significant event in the Hindu calendar, drawing devotees from various sects…
Players Hail the Meeting as an “Honor” India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket team received a grand welcome upon their return to the country. Fresh off their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 held in Barbados, the champions landed in New Delhi and were greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his…
Government Work to Be Conducted in Odia Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, after assuming office at Loka Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, announced significant initiatives to promote the Odia language and culture. Emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation, he declared that all government operations would henceforth be conducted in the Odia language. Formation of Language Commission…
Clarification on Compensation for Fallen Agniveer The Indian Army issued a statement on Wednesday addressing allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding compensation for the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. The Army clarified that the family has already received a significant portion of the…
Statewide Holiday for Government Offices and Banks Odisha will observe a statewide holiday on July 8, 2024, in light of the annual Rath Yatra festivities. All state government offices, including Revenue and Magisterial Courts, as well as banking institutions, will be closed on this day. This decision, announced by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department,…
No Bids for Second Lithium Auction in J&K The federally administered region of Jammu and Kashmir in India will re-auction its lithium reserves following two failed attempts to attract the required number of bids. According to a reliable source with direct knowledge of the situation, the latest auction in May did not receive any bids,…
Odisha’s Urban Development Minister, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, has announced that the popular ‘Mo Bus’ service will soon be renamed to better reflect the government’s focus on community and collective ownership. The new name under consideration is ‘Ama Bus’, translating to ‘Our Bus’. “Our government serves the people, and it will be fitting to rename ‘Mo…
