Tension at Puri Srimandir: Scuffle Between Sevayats and Security Personnel
A tense situation broke out at the Satapahacha of Srimandir on Sunday as sevayats opposed certain protocol arrangements. Soon after, ...
Day: January 4, 2026
Odisha Transport Department Steps Up After Series of ‘Ama Bus’ Accidents
After a series of accidents involving ‘Ama Bus’ services, the Odisha Transport Department immediately tightened safety checks and enforcement measures. ...
Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb Warns Against ‘Untimely’ Rath Yatra Abroad
Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb voiced strong concern over ISKCON’s practice of holding daily Rath Yatras abroad. Speaking at the Shree ...
India Expresses Deep Concern Over US Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
India has expressed deep concern over the recent US operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling ...
Maneka Gandhi’s Emotional Journey to Vegetarianism and Strong Stand on Animal Welfare
Former Union Minister and founder of People for Animals, Maneka Gandhi, shared a powerful story that shaped her life. Speaking ...
Several Feared Dead in Massive Stone Quarry Explosion in Odisha; Rescue Operations Underway
Several workers are feared dead after a massive rock collapse triggered by an explosion at a stone quarry in Dhenkanal ...
Ama Bus Accident at Rupali: CM Majhi Announces Rs 4 Lakh Aid, Orders Safety Measures
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of an auto rickshaw driver in the Ama ...
Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Granted 40-Day Parole Again
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted a 40-day parole, according to sources cited by news ...
Patha Utsav 2026 Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar with Colourful Festivities
Bhubaneswar witnessed a vibrant morning on January 4 as Patha Utsav 2026 began with grand celebrations at Master Canteen Square. ...
Top Maoist Leader Sachin Mangdu Killed in Bastar Anti-Naxal Operation
Security forces killed 14 Maoists, including senior CPI (Maoist) leader Sachin Mangdu, during coordinated encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region. The ...
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