Puri, Jan 18, TBN : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Srimandir Parikrama Project, amid the chants of hymns by the priests here on Wednesday in the presence of Puri king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb and lakhs of devotees.
However, a large number of devotees, who had thronged the holy...
Cuttack, Jan 15, TBN: Two persons were injured after coming in contact with a hanging 'Manza' kite string in the Balikuda area on city outskirts this morning.
The two persons received injuries on their necks and hands as they were entangled by a string, which was hanging low across the...
Bhubaneswar 10/01/24 (TBN)
The inauguration of the Sri Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor has sparked a heated debate, mired in accusations and political controversy. Opponents have leveled sharp criticisms against the ruling BJD (Biju Janata Dal) government, alleging a calculated move to leverage the temple’s inauguration for electoral advantage in the...
Bhubaneswar, Jan 9, TBN: Star India bowler Mohammed Shami received the Arjuna Award on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
The Arjuna Award, India's second-highest athletic honour, is given for good performance over a period of the previous four years and for showing qualities of...
Bhubaneswar, 08/01/24 (TBN)
As the election season looms closer, a rising sentiment of discontent among local Odias against the ruling BJD (Biju Janata Dal) government has gained momentum. Concerns about neglect and deprivation of opportunities for native Odias have sparked a growing chorus of dissatisfaction within the state.
Amidst the impending...
Bhubaneswar, Jan 8, TBN: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has reported that six cities in Odisha recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 300 at 4 pm on January 7, categorizing the air quality as very poor.
Notably, Balasore’s AQI surpassed that of the National Capital, Delhi, marking a...
Nayagarh, Jan 6, TBN: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the Nuagaon-Dasapalla railway section, at Dasapalla railway station and flag off four trains to the newly built Dasapalla station today.
The Indian Railways is set to roll four trains to Daspalla station from toady.
The Bhubaneswar-Nayagarh town express, Bhubaneswar-Nuagaon road passenger...
Bhubaneswar, 06/01/24 (TBN):
In the latest development concerning the tragic Oxygen cylinder blast at Hi-Tech Hospital, the individual identifying as Dilip Samantaray has tragically passed away while receiving treatment, as confirmed by hospital authorities. This unfortunate event has raised the death toll to three.
The doctors pronounced him deceased late last...
Bhubaneswar, 05/01/24 (TBN)
The Hi-Tech Hospital blast in Bhubaneswar took a startling turn as confusion surrounds the identity of the deceased initially declared as Dillip Samantray by medical authorities. Contrary to the earlier declaration, the individual claimed to be Dillip is alive.
A grave error occurred in the handling of the...
Concerns rise with growing number of tribal community voicing discontent with recent land transfer policy changes.
Satya Prakash Nayak
Bhubaneswar January 3, 2024
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha is facing an increasing wave of discontent among the tribal communities due to recent controversial decisions involving tribal land and resources. The...