Odisha is known for its magnificent temples, rich history, and remarkable stone carvings. Among the many architectural wonders of the state, the Mukteswar Temple in Bhubaneswar holds a special place. Often regarded as the “Jew of Odisha’s Architecture”, this ancient temple is admired for its perfect blend of artistic beauty, detailed carvings, and spiritual significance. It is considered one of the finest examples of Kalinga architecture…
Basunga Pata Dispatched to Shrimandir for Rath Yatra Rituals in Puri
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): In a key ritual prelude to the annual Rath Yatra celebrations, the Basunga Pata has been dispatched to the sacred premises of Shree Jagannath Temple (Shrimandir) in Puri on Tuesday, temple officials said. The ceremonial cloth, considered an important component of the traditional rituals associated with the Rath Yatra preparations, was sent following established religious procedures under the supervision of temple…
Europe Faces Record Heatwave as WHO Warns of Public Health Emergency
Rome, June 24: Europe is grappling with an intense and prolonged heatwave that has pushed several countries into emergency response mode, with the World Health Organization (WHO) describing the situation as a “health emergency”. Italy has issued red heat alerts across 16 cities, reflecting extreme temperature conditions expected to continue in the coming days. Authorities have warned of significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups…
Elderly Man Brutally Murdered in Odisha’s Borigumma; Accused Arrested by Locals and Handed Over to Police
Koraput, June 24 (UDN): In a shocking incident, a 65-year-old man was brutally beaten to death in Jhilimili village under Borigumma police station limits in Odisha’s Koraput district, police said on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Samnath Bhatra, a resident of the same village. According to preliminary information, the victim was allegedly attacked and beaten mercilessly by a youth following an unidentified dispute.…
Stray Cow Hit-and-Run Victim Recovers at SOA Veterinary Complex in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): A stray cow that suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident is now recovering at the veterinary facility of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, officials said on Tuesday. The animal was rescued and brought to the SOA veterinary complex shortly after the accident, where it was found to be in a critical condition with multiple injuries. Veterinary doctors immediately initiated emergency…
Hockey India Announces Junior Women’s Squad for UK Exposure Tour
New Delhi, June 24: Hockey India has announced the junior women’s national squad for an upcoming tour of the United Kingdom, aimed at providing valuable international exposure and strengthening the country’s long-term player development pipeline. The selected squad comprises a blend of promising young players who have impressed in recent domestic tournaments and national coaching camps. The selection reflects the focus on identifying talent capable…
Hotel Owner Murder Case: Accused Injured in Police Encounter in Puri
Puri, June 24 (UDN): In a major development in the hotel owner murder case, the prime accused sustained injuries during a police encounter in Puri on Wednesday morning, officials said. The accused, identified as Chandan Palar, was allegedly involved in the killing of a hotel owner in the coastal town. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team of Baliapanda Police launched an operation to trace…
Crime Branch Arrests Another Accused in Balianta Soumyaranjan Murder Case; Total Arrests Reach 19
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): The Odisha Crime Branch has made another breakthrough in the Balianta Soumyaranjan murder case with the arrest of one more accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 19, officials said on Tuesday. According to police sources, the accused was apprehended following sustained investigative efforts and coordinated operations aimed at identifying all individuals involved in the brutal attack…
Odisha Steps Up Fight Against Drugs; Chief Secretary Calls for Coordinated ‘Drug-Free Odisha’ Drive
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Tuesday underscored the urgent need for coordinated and sustained efforts among all enforcement and administrative agencies to eliminate the drug menace from the state, while chairing the seventh meeting of the State-Level Narcotics Coordination Centre (NCORD) at Lok Seva Bhawan. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening inter-agency coordination, intensifying enforcement actions against drug trafficking networks,…
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Executive Engineer Days Before Retirement in Bribery Case
Rayagada, June 24 (UDN): In a major anti-corruption action, Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested Executive Engineer Prasanna Pattnaik of the Rural Development Department while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a contractor in Rayagada district. Officials said the arrest comes just a week before the officer’s scheduled retirement, adding significance to the case and highlighting the continued crackdown on corruption within government…