Bhubaneswar: To handle the anticipated surge of passengers during the Kartik Purnima celebrations, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services between Berhampur (Brahmapur) and Puri, aimed at facilitating devotees travelling to the holy town for Boita Bandana and other rituals associated with the auspicious full moon day. According to an official release,…
Bhubaneswar: On the last Monday of the sacred Kartika month, the revered Dhabaleswar shrine in Cuttack district came alive with spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate the auspicious ‘Bada Osha’ festival. The air resonated with the sound of conch shells, devotional chants, and the fragrance of incense, marking one of the holiest…
Bhubaneswar: An upcoming Bollywood film, The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal, is placing one of India’s most celebrated monuments—the Taj Mahal—back in the spotlight by questioning its origin. The film poses the provocative question: Was the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum, or does it have earlier roots as a Hindu temple?…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Dhanteras 2025, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health for all citizens. Taking to social media platform X, Modi said, “Heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to all my family members in the country. On this sacred occasion, I pray for everyone’s happiness, prosperity,…
Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic development, leaders of the Baloch nationalist movement have declaredBalochistan an independent republic, claiming the province is no longer part of Pakistan. Although the declaration has not been recognized internationally and no formal structures of statehood have been established, the announcement marks a significant escalation in the decades-long struggle for Baloch self-determination.In…
Bhubaneswar: Raksha Bandhan is a traditional and age-old festival celebrated with great joy across India. In Odisha, it is uniquely observed as the birthday of Lord Balabhadra, the elder brother of Lord Jagannath. Sisters tie colorful rakhis on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing love and protection, and receive gifts in return. Families gather, and homes are…
Bhubaneswar: Puri Rath Yatra, this year in 2025, had seen many deaths due to continuous stampede happening during the festival and when the Raths of the three deities were in front of the Gundicha Temple. As reported, more than 10 people have lost their lives during the kart festival. Reportedly, the management was not up…
Bhubaneswar: Recently India has seen a natinal tragedy in Pehalgam, Kashmir where 27 people were killed in the name of religion by the terrorist propagated by Pakistan. Later it followed by Operation Sindoor, an operation to wipe out cross border terrorism and send a stern message to Pakistan that any terrorist activities in the land…
Bhubaneswar: After Kashmir Files and the blunt projection of Hindu-Muslim propaganda, mass killings of the Kashmiri pandits and the doctored narratives followed by it, Vivek Agnihotri is going to bring us another blatant piece of story named the Bengal Files. The previous one had hurt the sentiments of many muslims, political leaders and leftist but…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an advisory outline on 9th May regarding the relevant rules for does and don’ts for innumerable internet users in the country amid the situation of extreme tension between India and Pakistan after the Operation Sindoor. The advisory dictates the internet users to maintain a…