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Darshan at Puri Srimandir Suspended From 6-10 PM for Banakalagi Ritual Tomorrow
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced a temporary suspension of public darshan at Srimandir in Puri, Odisha, to facilitate a significant religious ritual. The closure will affect devotees...
Odisha’s Nuapada Leads Nationwide Bye-Elections with Massive Women’s Participation and Zero Incidents
In a resounding display of democratic fervour, the bye-election for the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency in Odisha concluded peacefully on November 11, 2025, achieving an impressive voter turnout of 83.45%. This...
Boiler Explosion at Gujarat’s Pharma Factory Kills Two, Injures 20
A boiler explosion at VK Pharma in Bharuch district, Gujarat, killed two workers and injured 20 others early Wednesday morning. The blast occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the Saykha GIDC...
Odisha CM Approves Amendment to Survey and Settlement Rules
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved amendments to the Odisha Survey and Settlement Rules on November 12, 2025. He empowered tahasildars to correct land records linked to old registered sale...
Pradyumna Bal’s 93rd Birth Anniversary In Pics
The 93rd birth anniversary of Pradyumna Bal — renowned socialist leader, distinguished journalist, and founder Editor of Pragativadi — was commemorated on November 8. The Jayanti Samaroha of Pradyumna Bal...
CM Majhi Inaugurates Surabhi-2025, Odisha’s State-Level Children’s Festival
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the state-level children’s festival Surabhi-2025 at Capital High School, Unit-3, Bhubaneswar, on November 12. More than 2,000 students participated in the three-day event. The...
PM Modi Visits Delhi Blast Survivors, Chairs Security Meetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding his official visit to Bhutan. He immediately visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital and met survivors of...
Subarnapur Police Seize 1.44 Quintals of Ganja, Arrest Four
Subarnapur District Police seized 1.44 quintals of ganja and arrested four accused, including Bhagaban Sahu of Sankartikra village, during a late-night operation. Acting on confidential information, Rampur Police intercepted two...
Artist Selection Begins for 78th Bargarh Dhanu Yatra
The organising committee announced the artist selection process for the 78th Bargarh Dhanu Yatra, the world’s largest open-air theatre festival. The committee scheduled the selection for three days at Biju...
Nuapada By-Election Records 83.45% Turnout, Fate Sealed in EVMs
Nuapada witnessed an intense by-election on Tuesday with 83.45% voter turnout, sealing the fate of 11 candidates in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The contest drew unprecedented enthusiasm among voters,...
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