Bhubaneswar, June 30 {UDN}: In a significant relief for students, parents, and schools, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided not to implement the proposed language policy for Class 10 students during the current academic year. The board has clarified that the new language-related provisions will not be applicable to students appearing for the Class 10 examinations this year. This decision ensures that…
Lord Jagannath Adorns the Divine Gajanana Besha; The Holy City Overflows with Devotion as Millions of Pilgrims Gather for the Soul-Stirring Darshan
Puri, June 30 {UDN}: The sacred town of Puri was immersed in an overwhelming wave of spirituality and devotion as Lord Jagannath appeared in the magnificent Gajanana Besha (Elephant Form Attire), one of the most revered and visually captivating rituals associated with the annual Rath Yatra festivities. The unique and divine appearance of the Lord transformed the atmosphere of the holy city into a grand…
After the Sacred Grand Bath on Snana Purnima, the Holy Trinity Ritualistically Falls Ill and Enters the Anasara Period; Devotees to Offer Prayers at Alarnath Temple from Today
Puri, June 30 {UDN}: Following the ritualistic Snana Purnima, during which the deities are ceremonially bathed with 108 pitchers of sanctified water, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan are traditionally believed to develop a fever due to the excessive sacred bathing. According to the centuries-old traditions of the Jagannath Temple, the deities now enter the Anasara period—a sacred phase of seclusion during which…
Odisha Gears Up for Amit Shah’s July 4 Visit as Union Home Minister is Scheduled to Attend Significant Programmes in Bargarh and Sambalpur
Bhubaneswar, June 30 {UDN}: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Odisha on July 4 as part of an important official and political tour. During his one-day visit, he is expected to participate in a series of programmes in the districts of Bargarh and Sambalpur, where several key events have been planned. According to the proposed schedule, Amit Shah will attend public functions,…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Visit Odisha on July 4; Packed Schedule Includes Major Public Programmes and Official Engagements in Bargarh and Sambalpur
Bhubaneswar, June 30 {UDN}: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Odisha on July 4 as part of an important official and political tour. During his one-day visit, he is expected to participate in a series of programmes in the districts of Bargarh and Sambalpur, where several key events have been planned. According to the proposed schedule, Amit Shah will attend public functions,…
Delay in Operationalising Cancer Care Unit at MKCG Hospital Leaves Patients Without Advanced Treatment
Berhampur, June 29 (UDN): The prolonged delay in making the Cancer Care Unit at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur operational has left thousands of cancer patients from southern Odisha without access to advanced treatment facilities, compelling many to travel to Bhubaneswar and other states for specialised care. Conceived as a major healthcare initiative for the region, the state-of-the-art Cancer Care Unit was launched…
Amit Shah to Visit Odisha on July 4, Address Public Meeting in Sambalpur
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (UDN): Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Odisha on July 4, during which he will address a public meeting in Sambalpur, party sources said on Monday. Shah’s visit assumes significance as it comes amid the BJP government’s first year in office in Odisha and is expected to further strengthen the party’s organisational network in the state. During his visit,…
Man Dies in Police Custody in Odisha; Family Alleges Assault Over Coconut Theft Case
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (UDN): A man allegedly died while in police custody in Odisha, triggering tension in the area as family members accused police personnel of assaulting him following his detention in connection with a suspected coconut theft case. The deceased was reportedly picked up by police for questioning over allegations of coconut theft. According to family members, he was subjected to physical assault while…
Jharaphula Nayak Murder Case: Main Accused Sentenced to Life, Accomplice Gets Five-Year Jail Term
Jajpur, June 29 ( UDN): More than five years after the sensational murder of Rama Devi Women’s University student Jharaphula Nayak shocked Odisha, a court in Jajpur on Monday convicted the accused and pronounced sentences in the high-profile case. The Jajpur District and Sessions Court sentenced the prime accused, Rakesh Swain alias Nandiya, to life imprisonment for the murder of Jharaphula Nayak. Co-accused Amaresh Rout…
Woman Security Guard Assaulted at Bhadrak DHH; Police Launch Investigation
Bhadrak, June 29 (UDN): Tension gripped the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Odisha’s Bhadrak on Monday after a woman security guard was allegedly assaulted on the hospital premises, triggering concerns over the safety of personnel deployed at healthcare facilities. The injured security guard, identified as Prabhati Raut, is employed with Bhavani Security Guard Agency, which provides security services at the hospital. According to sources, the…