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Allegation of surplus wood from Puri Jagannath Temple used for Digha temple 'false': Odisha Minister

India, May 5 -- The allegation of using surplus neem wood from Puri Jagannath Temple in making of idols for Digha temple was proved to be false, informed Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan to... Read More


Odisha: Naveen revamps BJD, appoints new office-bearers; check the full list

India, May 5 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik today appointed new state-level office-bearers for the regional party. Patnaik, a five-time former Chief Minister, has appointed a new t... Read More


'Jagannath Dham' title removed from Digha Jagannath Temple

India, May 5 -- Following strong protests by various sections over Jagannath Dham' title for the Jagannath temple in Digha, the West Bengal government finally removed 'Dham' signage from the temple. ... Read More


We respect Puri temple, Jagannath Dham: Mamata on Digha temple row

India, May 5 -- Amidst controversy over the newly-built Jagannath temple in Digha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on this issue today. Before heading for violence-hit M... Read More


Odisha: JSW Steel bags exporter award for 2024-25

India, May 5 -- JSW Steel Ltd was recognized as the third-best exporter for the 2024-25 fiscal year with JSW Terminal (DDIP) clinching the title of Best PPP Operator in Bulk Cargo for the same period,... Read More


Elderly cancer patient in Kolkata duped of 49 lakh in online fraud; youth arrested from Odisha's Rourkela

India, May 5 -- A 73-year-old cancer patient from New Alipore in Kolkata was duped of 49 lakh by two brothers from Odisha's Rourkela in a shocking case of cyber fraud. The Kolkata Police, after track... Read More


Bhubaneswar: Water shortage, poor maintenance at BMC's summer kiosks raise public concern

India, May 5 -- The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation's (BMC) initiative to provide drinking water through temporary kiosks during the summer has come under criticism due to poor maintenance and unava... Read More


Odisha: Six held for duping LIC officer of Rs 78 lakh

India, May 5 -- The Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar, has arrested six cyber criminals from Odisha's Balangir district who duped an LIC officer of Rs 78 lakh, promising high returns through investm... Read More


Odisha Govt forms technical committee for probe into Kathajodi bridge mishap

India, May 4 -- Odisha Government formed a high-level technical committee for tragic Cuttack Kathajodi bridge mishap that claimed three lives yesterday. By the order of Works Minister Prithviraj Har... Read More


Census prep: Odisha to finalise boundaries of administrative units by June 30

India, May 4 -- The Odisha government has initiated the process to finalise the boundaries of various administrative units for the upcoming Census in the country. The government has allowed changes i... Read More