COVID-19 pandemic: All four doors of Puri Jagannath Temple opened today, Odisha Chief Minister Mahji, ministers offer prayers

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi along with Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Prabhati Parida on Thursday offered prayers at the 12th-century temple of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. The four gates of the temple that were kept closed since the COVID-19 pandemic were thrown open today for devotees.Majhi who was sworn in … Read more

Odisha swearing-in ceremony: BJP ready for mega swearing-in, Odisha CM name likely tomorrow

Preparations are underway in Bhubaneshwar for the swearing in of the first BJP government in Odisha, likely on Monday evening.In the recently held Assembly polls in the state, the BJP won 78 of the 147 seats, ending the BJD’s 24-year rule. The party has decided to hold the ceremony at the Janta Maidan in Bhubaneshwar. … Read more

Odisha Assemble election result: Odisha chief minister likely to be chosen in BJP Parliamentary Party meet on Friday

The chief minister of Odisha’s maiden government of the BJP is likely to be selected during its Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi on Friday, leaders of the saffron camp said. The BJP trounced the BJD, which was ruling the state for 24 years in a row, winning 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly. … Read more