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Thousands witness Lord Jagannath`s Rath Yatra in Cuttack

Last Updated: Monday, June 30, 2014, 00:12

Braving sultry climate, thousands of devotees on Sunday observed Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at several places of the Millennium city in Cuttack.

PM Modi greets people on Rath Yatra, Ashadhi Bij

Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2014, 17:57

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Rath Yatra being held across the country on Sunday.

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra held with fanfare in Puri

Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2014, 16:08

Amid tight security, the world famous annual Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held here on Sunday with fanfare, religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie.

Highway robber gang busted, 7 arrested in Odisha

Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2014, 12:49

With the arrest of seven persons, police on Sunday claimed to have busted a gang of highway robbers who used to intercept trucks at isolated locations and snatched valuables from truckers at gun point.

Puri Sankaracharya criticises Odisha government

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 22:58

Puri Sankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati Saturday criticised the Odisha government for its alleged interference in religious matters.

Odisha Govt promises Puri Shankaracharya`s security on raths

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 19:54

The Odisha government today decided to ensure security of seer Swami Nischalananda Saraswati in the backdrop of a face-off between Daitapati priests and Shankaracharya of Puri.

Odisha sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik wins international sculpting award

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 12:08

Odisha sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won a prize at the sand sculpting World Cup in the US, the artist said Saturday.

Rath Yatra: Air,coastal surveillance part of security measures

Last Updated: Friday, June 27, 2014, 18:34

With the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath barely two days away, the Odisha Police has arranged for a thick security cover in Puri by engaging as many as 6,500 personnel besides putting air and coastal surveillance in place.

Rath Yatra: Air,coastal surveillance part of security measures

Last Updated: Friday, June 27, 2014, 17:51

With the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath barely two days away, the Odisha Police has arranged for a thick security cover in Puri by engaging as many as 6,500 personnel besides putting air and coastal surveillance in place, official sources said today.

Anthrax infects 15 tribals in Odisha

Last Updated: Friday, June 27, 2014, 15:42

At least 15 people, including a 14-year-old girl and two women, were infected by anthrax in Odisha after eating contaminated meat, an official said on Friday.