Every year on March 20, the Odia community worldwide comes together to celebrate Pakhala Diwas, a day dedicated to promoting the traditional dish of Pakhala. Beyond its culinary delight, Pakhala holds deep cultural roots and boasts a myriad of health benefits, making it a beloved staple in Odisha and beyond. Culinary Tradition and Significance: Pakhala,…
Renowned education reformist Sonam Wangchuk has intensified his hunger strike in Leh, Ladakh, entering its 15th day as he persists in his demand for statehood and constitutional safeguards under the sixth schedule for the Union Territory of Ladakh. This movement, reminiscent of his inspirational role in the Bollywood hit “3 Idiots,” where Aamir Khan portrayed…
In a consequential ruling, the Supreme Court declined to grant an immediate stay on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), despite hearing 237 petitions challenging its constitutional validity. Instead, the apex court has given the Centre a window of three weeks to respond to these petitions, with the deadline set for April 8….
VK Pandian, the Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, left the possibility of an electoral alliance between the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha open, stating, “If anything happens we will all get to know.” Pandian emphasized that discussions between the two parties were not solely focused on winning…
The Supreme Court has issued a summons to yoga guru Ramdev, co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, concerning misleading advertisements issued by the company. The court’s action comes after Patanjali failed to respond to a contempt notice regarding the advertisements’ claims about medicinal efficacy. A bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah also summoned Patanjali’s managing…
In a novel approach to voter awareness, two sisters from the Malkangiri district have garnered widespread attention by leveraging mathematics and music to create an innovative poll song. Preeti Sulagna and Shruti Sulagna, residents of Kalimela block, have devised a captivating musical rendition using the multiplication table of the 11th order, aiming to empower voters…
In a strategic move to fortify the electoral process and ensure administrative impartiality, the Election Commission (EC) has embarked on a sweeping reform agenda, marked by the removal of six Home Secretaries and the transfer of a top-ranking police official in West Bengal. This proactive step, following the declaration of the Model Code of Conduct…
In a revelation that sheds light on the financial underpinnings of political campaigns, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has reportedly cashed in electoral bonds worth a staggering Rs 944.5 crore. According to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), BJD received electoral bonds worth approximately Rs 244 crore between July…
The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi has extended bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against arrest for his non-compliance with summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy case. This decision marks a positive turn in the legal saga surrounding Kejriwal, offering him the opportunity to navigate the…
The United States has broadened its investigation into India’s Adani Group, specifically targeting its founder, Gautam Adani, amidst allegations of potential bribery. A News agency reported that prosecutors are now delving deeper into whether any entity within the Adani Group or individuals associated with the conglomerate, including Gautam Adani himself, were involved in providing inducements to…
