Jajpur: 18/7/24:A team of officials on Thursday carried out extensive raids on mines and stone quarries located in Dharmasala block of Jajpur district over allegations of irregularities and excessive mining. The raids were conducted based on allegations by Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo that there have been massive irregularities in mining operations during the BJD regime. Sahoo had written to Director ...

Newdelhi:18/7/24: Another medical college in Odisha has received the approval of the National Medical Commission (NMC) for 50 MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year. According to official sources, the NMC has approved the admission of students for 50 MBBS seats for the new Government Medical College and Hospital, Jajpur for the 2024-25 academic session. The letter of permission (LoP) ...

Sambalpur:18/7/24: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 288.61 crore for the construction of a Railway Flyover connecting Sambalpur Station to Sambalpur City Station covering a distance of 8.10 km. This significant infrastructure project aims to enhance train operations and alleviate congestion at these critical junctions. Key Project Highlights: • Improved Train Movements: The flyover will facilitate simultaneous train movements ...

Puri: 18/7/24:SJTA Chief Administrator, Arabinda Padhee after coming out of the Ratna Bhandar informed that the Shifting of all Ratna Bhandar ornaments to the temporary strong room was completed. An eleven-member committee under the direct supervision of Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhi today entered the Bhitar Ratna Bhandar of the temple following the SOP finalized by ...

Cuttack:17/7/24: A meeting chaired by the CMC (Cuttack Municipal Corporation) Commissioner successfully resolved the conflict between House Surgeons and Nursing staff at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack today. The meeting, attended by representatives from the Nursing Association, House Surgeons Association, Junior Doctors Association, and Resident Doctors Association, as well as college authorities, has resulted in an amicable solution. All ...

Puri:17/7/24: Lakhs of devotees witnessed the divine Suna Besha (Gold Attire) or the Rajarajeswar Besha of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Subhadra and Balabhadra in the holy city of Puri on Wednesday. The servitors decorated the deities with gold-made hands, feet, garlands with gold beads of different shapes and styles, golden crown, gold Chakra or discus, silver conch, gold ploughshare ...

Puri:16/7/24:The ritual popularly known as Suna Besha, the Odisha Police has launched a QR code that will enable commuters to avoid traffic jams by utilising the AI-powered chatbot. “Stay out of traffic jams in Sunabesha 2024 by utilizing the AI-powered chatbot. Acquire real-time updates, avoid delays, and discover the most efficient routes. Sending a simple ‘Hi”  will enable you to ...

Koraput:15/7/24:Bagha Jhata from Koraput is a unique lima bean variety. Grown organically with minimal irrigation, it’s resilient to pests and diseases. Sown in June-July, it yields from September to December/January with 5-7 long harvest periods. Known for its sweet taste and tiger-striped seeds, Bagha Jhata (known as Chita Jhata in the local language) is exclusively cultivated in Boipariguda Block, Koraput ...

Puri:15/7/24: Finally, the Lord of the Universe appeared as Mahaprabhu Jagannath was ushered out of Gundicha Temple in ceremonial ‘Pahandi’ The entire Gundicha Temple premises reverberated with the chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’ as the Mahaprabhu came out of the temple to give darshan to the devotees on Bahuda Yatra. The return journey follows the same protocol and schedule, as is ...

Puri:14/7/24: After a long wait of 46 years, the inner chamber of the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri, was opened following the standard operating procedures on Sunday. The ‘Ratna Bhandar’ was opened in the presence of former Orissa High Court judge Biswanath Rath, Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee, the chief administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple ...