BHUBANESWAR: The Home Ministry has asked the Odisha government to take steps to abolish the age-old Devadasi tradition, which the centre termed an affront to …
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Krishna Beura, Kesab Swain steal show at Gopalpur Beach Festival
GOPALPUR (GANJAM): The scintillating performances of Bollywood playback singer Krishna Beura and his group enthralled the audience at Gopalpur Belabhumi Mahotsav (Beach Festival), which culminated …
Read More »Dhanu Yatra: Odisha town turns into world’s biggest open air theatre
BARGARH: Come January, you will witness the reign of demon King Kansa in Bargarh town of western Odisha. The town will turn into Dwapar Yuga, …
Read More »Odissi Dance Centre to open at Oxford University
BHUBANESWAR: An Odissi Dance Centre would be opened at the Oxford University in the United Kingdom from January next year. It is an initiative of …
Read More »Odisha BJP lawmaker urges Modi to confer Bharat Ratna on Biju babu
BHUBANESWAR: Ahead of the birth centenary celebrations of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik next year, BJP legislator and former Union minister Dilip Ray has …
Read More »Odisha celebrates Christmas with fervour
BHUBANESWAR: Christmas was celebrated on Friday across Odisha with special prayers, hymns, and masses in churches, besides the traditional spread of delicious food. The entire …
Read More »Toshali Crafts Mela Transacts 5.71 cr, Attracts 7.63 lakh People so far
India Idol Junior Ananya Sritam Nanda enthrals audience. BHUBANESWAR: The 10th Toshali National Crafts Mela-2015 has already transacted Rs 5.71 crore during last eight days …
Read More »Tea stall owner turns slum kids’ Messiah, runs school from own purse
The tea stall owner donated blood over 205 times to save many lives. CUTTACK: Despite being a petty tea stall owner, he is a good Samaritan …
Read More »Hindu outfits protest against Shah Rukh starrer ‘Dilwale’ in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: Bishwa Hindu Parishad and Hindu Suraksha Manch members on Friday opposed screening of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer Hindi movie ‘Dilwale’ at different …
Read More »Odisha asmbly passes resolution to confer Bharat Ratna on Biju Patnaik
BHUBANESWAR: Amid the absence of opposition Congress and BJP, the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution to confer Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award …
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