Ashok Pradhan

Southern Asia

Journalist at The Times of India

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‘Jagannath Dham’ row: Jay Panda slams Bengal govt, Sudarsan seeks PM’s intervention

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

News City News bhubaneswar News ‘Jagannath Dham’ row: Jay Panda slams Bengal govt, Sudarsan seeks PM’s intervention Trending Bhubaneswar: BJP MP and party's national vice-president Baijayant Panda on Tuesday slammed the West Bengal govt's use of the term ‘dham' for the Jagannath shrine in Digha, saying there can only be one ‘Jagannath Dham' and that is located in Puri.His criticism comes on a day when internationally known sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, who is also a former managing committee...
Now, Odisha threatens action against Bengal over 'Jagannath Dham' in Digha

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Dwaipayan Ghosh |Ashok Pradhan

A dispute has erupted between Odisha and Bengal over the naming of a newly inaugurated Jagannath temple in Digha as "Jagannath Dham," with Odisha threatening legal action. Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee retaliated, accusing Odisha of jealousy and targeting Bengalis. The conflict has ignited social media campaigns and accusations of discrimination against Bengali-speaking people in BJP-governed states.
Odisha threatens Bengal with legal action over ‘Jagannath Dham’ issue

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

NewsCity Newsbhubaneswar NewsOdisha threatens Bengal with legal action over ‘Jagannath Dham’ issueTrendingBhubaneswar: Odisha on Monday threatened Bengal with legal action over naming of West Bengal's Digha Jagannath temple as ‘Jagannath Dham', as a festering relationship between the two neighbours worsened.
Bhubaneswar govt to come up with new EV policy to encourage shift to green vehicles - ET Auto

1 week ago | auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

Industry 2 min read The governor's house recently purchased four EVs, which are part of his carcade. State govt is set to introduce a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that will revolutionise the mobility sector.
Digha temple row: Internal probe begins, political war of words escalates

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: Amid controversy over naming of a newly-built temple in West Bengal's Digha as ‘Jagannath Dham', the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief administrator Arabinda Padhee Saturday met various sevayats (servitors) to investigate possible violations, including reports of surplus wood from Puri being used for idol-making at the Digha temple. "An internal inquiry process has commenced, and results will be available soon," said law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan.
Raj Bhavan to run fully on solar power soon: Governor

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

TrendingBhubaneswar: The Raj Bhavan will be fully solar soon with plans to install a solar power plant of 400 kW. "It already has a 150 kW plant," governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said here on Saturday. "This should happen within the next three to four months. Raj Bhavan's electricity bill would drop to zero from the current Rs 3 lakh per month," he told media persons, adding this would be a significant step towards making the governor's house a net-zero energy campus.
Govt to come up with new EV policy to encourage shift to green vehicles

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

NewsCity Newsbhubaneswar NewsGovt to come up with new EV policy to encourage shift to green vehiclesTrendingBhubaneswar: State govt is set to introduce a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that will revolutionise the mobility sector.
Shah to arrive for 2-day visit on May 10

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Odisha for two days starting May 10, marking his first major public appearance in the state since BJP formed the govt last year, dislodging the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD. State BJP president Manmohan Samal announced that Shah's tentative itinerary includes offering prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Puri and Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur.
MP’s remarks on Pahalgam terror attack sparks political storm

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ashok Pradhan

NewsMP’s remarks on Pahalgam terror attack sparks political stormBhubaneswar: BJD's Rajya Sabha MP Sulata Deo contentious remarks about the terrorist attack in Pahalgam has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, giving rise to a political controversy in Odisha. The controversy intensified after state law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan strongly condemned Deo's statements, which questioned the authenticity of reports claiming terrorists conducted religious profiling before the killings.
Pak Hindu woman faces deportation after living 37 years in India

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Riyan Ramanath |Ashok Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: A Pakistani Hindu woman, who has been living in India for nearly four decades, faces deportation following the Centre's recent directive on repatriation of Pakistani nationals. Sharda Bai, 55, a resident of Balangir in Odisha, received a ‘quit India' notice on Saturday, something she never fathomed for the last 37 years despite failing to get an Indian citizenship. "What will I get by returning to Pakistan now? My entire life is here.