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Odisha Government To Test Ghee Quality At Jagannath Temple Amid TTD Laddu Controversy

In a proactive move, the Odisha government announced on Tuesday its decision to test the quality of ghee used for preparing offerings at the revered Jagannath Temple in Puri. This decision comes in the wake of recent controversies surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in the ghee used for...

Bhubaneswar Schools and Colleges to Shut on September 17 for Prime Minister Modi’s Event

The Odisha government has announced that all schools and colleges in Bhubaneswar will remain closed on September 17 due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state capital. This closure coincides with the PM’s scheduled launch of the state’s women-centric initiative, the ‘Subhadra’ Yojana. In addition to educational institutions,...

Odisha Government Implements One-Day Menstrual Leave Policy For Women Employees

The Odisha government announced on Thursday the introduction of a one-day menstrual leave policy for women employees working in both the state government and private sector. This step marks a significant step towards the health and well-being of women across the state. The announcement was made by Odisha Deputy Chief...

Puri’s Jagannath Temple Reopens Ratna Bhandar After 46 Years

The Ratna Bhandar, the 12th-century treasury of the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri, was reopened on Sunday afternoon after 46 years. Members of an 11-member committee appointed by the Odisha government went to the Jagannath temple on Sunday afternoon to reopen its revered treasury. Former Orissa High Court Judge Biswanath...

The New BJP Odisha Government Has Opened All the Four Gates of Puri Jagannath Temple

Stating that opening all gates of the Puri Jagannath temple was in the manifesto of the party. The BJP govt. on June 13 has approved the proposal of reopening all the gates of the temple. Odisha's new BJP chief minister Mohan Charan Manjhi made this decision along with setting up...

Odisha Confirms 30 Heatstroke Deaths Amid Intense Heatwave

The Odisha government has confirmed 30 deaths due to sunstroke this season, according to the Special Relief Commissioner. A press release from the commissioner's office detailed the situation, noting a significant number of reported cases and ongoing inquiries. "During this summer, we have received 147 cases of alleged sunstroke deaths....