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Odisha Welcomes New Year with Refreshing ‘Pana’ and Religious Zeal
Bhubaneswar: Odisha rings in the new year with jubilant celebrations of 'Pana Sankranti,' also known as 'Maha Bisuba Sankranti' or 'Mesha Sankranti', as the sun transitions into Aries. Marking the end of spring and the start of summer, the…
Paan, Gutkha Banned in Samaleswari Temple from Tomorrow
Sambalpur: Chewing of paan or gutkha has been banned on the premises of the Maa Samalei temple in Sambalpur in Odisha. According to reports, this ban order will come into effect from April 14, 2024.
The temple authorities have decided to…
E-Commerce Firms Directed to Remove “Bournvita” from Health Drinks Category
New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has directed all e-commerce companies to remove all drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the category of 'health drinks' from their sites and platforms, reported India Today.
In…
Entry Of Non-Hindus Into Puri Jagannath Temple to be Prevented by Pratihari Sevayats
Puri: Pratihari sevayats of Sri Jagannath temple in Puri will take up the charge to prevent entry of non-Hindus into the temple from Maha Bishuba Sankranti on April 14.
According to reports, Pratihari servitors of the temple will keep…
Happy Chhena Poda Divas! A Look at Odisha’s Signature Dessert
Bhubaneswar: In recent years, Odisha's traditional sweet dishes have garnered global attention, shedding their under-rated status. Among these delights stands Chhena Poda, affectionately dubbed the Odia cheesecake, renowned for its sweet,…
Now Dhoti Clad Cops at Kashi Vishwanth Temple
Varanasi: The policemen on duty at the Kashi Vishwanath temple complex in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi will now wear dhoti and kurta. They will don this traditional attire to present a devotee-friendly image. To create a friendlier police…
In This Kerala Story, A Church Allows Thousands of Muslims to Offer Eid Prayers on Its Campus
Thiruvananthapuram: In an exemplary show of secularism and communal harmony, a church in Malappuram in Kerala opened up its premises to thousands of Muslims to hold their Eid prayers on its grounds on Wednesday.
In Kerala, Eid was…
Actor Zeenat Aman Recommends Live-In Relationship Before Marriage
Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Zeenat Aman, recommended her fans and followers to take up a live-in relationship before getting married.
On Tuesday, Zeenat posted pictures of her pet along with a long note on relationships on her…
No Hanuman Jayanti Procession in Sambalpur This Year To Ensure Peaceful Elections
Sambalpur: Sambalpur will forgo its usual Hanuman Jayanti procession this year due to the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha.
District Collector Akshay Sunil Agrawal announced the decision after meeting with members of the…
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri To Reopen for Pilgrims in May, Check dates
New Delhi: The three revered Himalayan shrines – Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham and Gangotri Dham will reopen their doors for the pilgrims in May. It will also mark the start of Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage.
The portals of…