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‘Why have you come here, to stir conflict?’: Odisha villagers deny entry to ‘activist’ Medha Patkar to area of proposed Jindal steel plant

The so-called 'environmental activist' who is often accused of stalling infrastructure projects through campaigns, was stopped by Dhinkia villagers from entering the village and was sent back.

Supreme Court dismisses pleas against Puri Jagannath Temple Parikrama project, fines petitioners with Rs 1 lakh each

The Supreme Court has told in its verdict that there is no merit in the PILs filed, and such filing such petitions are a waste of judicial time. It added that such frivolous PILs need to be 'nipped in the bud' so that development work is not stopped.

Odisha government renovates the Tara Tarini Shakti Peetha: Here are some stunning pictures from the majestic riverside temple

The Maa Tara Tarini Temple in Odisha, one of the ancient Shakti Peethas in the country, has gone through a complete transformation.

Keys to the treasure room of Puri Jagannath temple have been ‘missing’ for years and Odisha Govt’s response has been confusing

The treasure room or Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath Temple has 2 chambers. The outer chamber is regularly opened and ornaments are used to adorn the Gods, but the inner chamber has not been opened in decades and no one knows where are the keys.

Bodybuilder Sevayat from viral photo wants more compensation, slams Odisha govt’s Shri Jagannath Temple corridor project in Puri

In August 2019, the Odisha government had announced that all structures around a 75-metre radius of the Jagannath Temple's Meghanada wall will be removed to ensure the safety and integrity of the 12th century shrine. After initial PILs were filed against it, the Amicus curie appointed by the SC had held that the Odisha govt's action is legal and justified.

Odisha: Spurned bride is adamant to live at in-law’s house, husband wants divorce, section 144 imposed

Odisha woman continues Dharna outside her in-laws' house, section 144 imposed after local women break gates and barge inside.

Odisha: Gajapati Maharaj of Puri performs Shilanyas of Heritage Corridor Project around Jagannath Temple in presence of CM Naveen Patnaik

Stunning visuals of the Shilanyas ceremony were shared on social media by the official handle of the Sri Jagannath Temple Administration.

Mamita Meher murder case in Odisha: Charred, buried body recovered, opposition demands removal of minister Dibyashankar Mishra

A barrage of allegations, from involvement in a sex racket to complicity in the disappearance and possible murder of the schoolteacher, have been levelled against minister Dibyashankar Mishra.

As Tokyo Olympics marks the revival of hockey in India, read how Odisha’s Sundergarh district has become the ‘Cradle of Indian Hockey’

Odisha govt has been sponsoring national hockey teams since 2018, contributing towards its growth in recent times

‘Hope and trust God will allow Ratha Yatra next year’: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Odisha govt’s decision

Hearing a batch of petitioners seeking the Supreme Court's intervention in the Odisha government's order, the apex court said it would not interfere with Odisha government order limiting this year's Rath Yatra to the Puri Jagannath Temple only.

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