Bhubaneswar, 10th Oct 2025: A heavy downpour accompanied by thunder and lightning on Wednesday afternoon caused significant damage in and around the premises of the Shri Lingaraj Temple. ⚡ CCTV Cameras, Inverters, and Lights Damaged Most notably, all CCTV cameras installed for temple security have become non-functional. According to temple staff, inverters and electric bulbs have also been damaged. Due to failure of the lightning…
“Please Make My Child Well” – Mother Cow’s Heartbreaking Plea Near Kedargouri Mandir
Chandrasekharpur, 10th Oct 2025: “Sir, my child is unwell. She can’t play like before. If you treat her, she will run again – from this square to the next. She’ll come running to me happily. Please take her to the doctor, bring medicine and heal her.” This was not the heartfelt plea of a human mother, but the unspoken desperation of a mother cow named…
Kedargouri Temple Premises Flooded with Dirty Drain Water, Ritual Purity at Risk
Bhubaneswar, 10th Oct 2025: Due to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, sewage water overflowed and flooded the premises of the sacred Kedargouri Temple in Bhubaneswar. The filthy water remained stagnant for several hours, covering the temple premises in inches of dirty, overflowing drain water. The temple priests and servitors had to manually clean the premises themselves. However, a serious concern now arises — since this contaminated…
Temporary Arrangements for Pilgrims’ Holy Bath in Puri Spark Safety Concerns
Puri, 10th Oct 2025: This year, over 10,000 women devotees known as Habishyalis have already arrived in Puri to observe the Kartika month rituals. Apart from staying in government camps, many are also staying in mutts, dharmashalas, and rented houses. During the upcoming Panchuka period, the number of Habishyalis is expected to exceed 50,000. On November 5, a large number of devotees will observe the…
Discrimination in SHG Duties and Delay in Uniform Distribution in Derabish Block
Derabish, 10th Oct 2025: Following the transfer of Derabish BEO (Block Education Officer) Srikant Behera, the education department in the block remains leaderless, sparking concerns. Although the state government had announced the distribution of school uniforms to students, nearly three months have passed since the academic year began, and students have yet to receive them. Last year, uniforms were distributed at the end of the…
Tragic Bus Accident in Lahunipada Claims Lives of Child and Bike Rider
Lahunipada,10th Oct 2025: A tragic accident occurred near Kaleipasha under Lahunipada police limits on Wednesday evening. A passenger bus collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a 14-month-old child and the bike rider, while two others, including a woman and a minor, were critically injured. Deceased Identified: Hemanta Kumar Mahanta of Ghanighasa village (bike rider) Soumyaranjan Luhar (14-month-old child) According to reports, Hemanta,…
Tradition-Bound Tribal Pride: They Raise Cows but Never Milk Them
Malkangiri, 10th Oct 2025: In the Swabhiman Anchal (formerly cut-off area) of Chitrakonda in Malkangiri district, the indigenous tribal communities follow a unique tradition — they raise cows but never milk them. Even though they have cows and calves, they strictly refrain from extracting milk, believing it to be a grave sin to deprive the calf of its mother’s milk. This practice is prevalent in…
Statues Seek Respect as Crores Risk Being Wasted
Jajpur, 10th Oct 2025: In the heritage-rich town of Jajpur, statues were meant to be symbols of cultural and tourism development. However, many of these sculptures still await proper recognition and respect, lying neglected and forgotten. Some have become hangout spots for alcoholics, while others are overrun by weeds and vegetation. Costly statues that were meant to showcase progress now lie abandoned, their value lost…
Gold and Silver Prices May Crash Soon, Warns Expert Goyal
New Delhi, 10th Oct 2025: Recently, the prices of gold and silver have reached all-time highs. The price of 24-carat gold has touched nearly Rs77,700 per 10 grams, while silver is soaring towards Rs90,000 per kilogram, setting new records day by day. However, experts are warning that this rally may not last long. According to market forecasts, a major crash in both gold and silver…
Devgarh Turns into a Cursed Land for Elephants
Debagarh,10th Oct 2025: Devgarh is turning into a cursed zone for elephants. On September 12, a tusker died due to electrocution in Chiragunigudara village under the Palsama section of Riamal range. Just 15 days later, a similar incident has repeated. Another young tusker lost its life after coming into contact with an electric fence near the Dengsaragi village, under the Rengalbeda section of the same…