Bank holidays in July 2026: Banks to remain closed on these days in several states; check full listJuly bank holidays: Bank customers should note upcoming July 2026 closures across various Indian states. Important banking tasks should be ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other detailsPuri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacre...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Sonam Wangchuk joins CJP protest, begins indefinite fast over exam irregularitiesClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining a protest demanding the Education Minister's re...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Veteran Odia Cinematographer Dillip Ray Dies at 72 in BhubaneswarVeteran cinematographer Dillip Ray, a luminary in Odia and Bengali cinema, passed away at 72 in Bhubaneswar after a brief illness. Celebrat...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
More than 1000 years old, this ‘divine’ drink helps people beat the heat in Orissa, has a nutrient rarely found in vegetarian foodDiscover Tonka Torani, a traditional Odia summer drink steeped in history and offered to Lord Jagannath. This fermented rice beverage, blen...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Universities should blend Indian culture, tradition with modernity: President Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu urged educational institutions to blend Indian culture and tradition with modernity for students. Speaking at Rani...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Be proud & don't flatter yourself, days of the nightie are upon usThe humble Indian nightie, a symbol of practical modesty and comfort, is emerging as a powerful, yet overlooked, industry. Beyond its domes...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
India always spread peace in world: PresidentPresident Murmu emphasized India's commitment to peace through dialogue, contrasting it with global conflict. She lauded PM Modi's leadersh...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
"Yoga has been a part of Odisha's culture": PM Modi appeals for mass participation on International Yoga Day"International Yoga Day is also being celebrated tomorrow, June 21st... Yoga has been a part of Odisha's culture. From the land of Odisha, ...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Odisha school textbooks found with 1,678 spelling, factual and contextual errors: Newton called a pilot, Hampi shown as Konark, equinox as equatorNew Odia textbooks for Classes I to VIII contain over 1,600 errors. These mistakes range from spelling and factual inaccuracies to geograph...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
India’s rising export champion faces a critical credibility testIndia's seafood exports are soaring, reaching record highs and aiming for $30 billion within five years. Despite overcoming US tariffs and ...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Mann Ki Baat Episode 134: From Aam Panna & Sol Kadhi to Neer Mor and Bela Panna; How to make the 9 healthy Indian drinks recommended by PM Modi for heatwave reliefMann Ki Baat Episode 134: During the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's diverse traditional s...
31 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Forget iced tea & kombucha: These 4 Indian drinks are 10 times cheaper & ultimate remedy for India’s Brutal Heatwaves. One is even Lord Jagannath’s favouriteIndia's ancient summer drinks are making a comeback as heatwaves intensify. These traditional beverages like Bael Sharbat, Padhaneer, Tanka...
28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP, praised Modi's leadershipFormer BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has joined the BJP in New Delhi. Samantaray, a long-time associate of Naveen Patnaik, resign...
26 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
26 May, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Raseshwari Devi announces massive 1,500-seat yoga & meditation hall in Odisha; Internet wants to know: who is she?Raseshwari Devi Announces Meditation Hall in Odisha: Spiritual leader Raseshwari Devi announced a large Yoga and Meditation Hall near Tangi...
23 May, 2026, 10.48 AM IST