Rashmi Ranjan

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Rashmi Ranjan

With the annual Rath Yatra just days away, the Odisha Crime Branch has issued a public advisory warning pilgrims and tourists about a sharp rise in online hotel booking scams in key cities, including Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. According to the official release, cyber fraudsters are operating fake hotel websites and social media handles that closely resemble legitimate travel portals.

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Rashmi Ranjan

Amid tension between Iran and Israel, drawing global attention and raising concerns about regional stability, it’s worth revisiting a striking chapter from Iran’s past — a moment of opulence that ultimately altered the nation's future. Back in 1971, while many Iranians faced harsh economic conditions, rising unemployment, and lack of basic necessities like clean drinking water, the ruling monarchy chose to mark a symbolic milestone in Persian history. The occasion?

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Rashmi Ranjan

In a remarkable display of devotion and tradition, a group of devotees from Jajpur district have embarked on a sacred padayatra to Puri, carrying forward an age-old practice that connects the revered Biraja Kshetra to the holy abode of Lord Jagannath.

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Rashmi Ranjan

With just a day left for the world-famous Rath Yatra, the sacred Banakalagi Niti of Lord Jagannath and His Siblings is set to be performed at Puri Srimandir on Wednesday.  This ancient ritual, performed behind closed doors by specially designated servitors, marks the final phase of preparations before the deities reappear in their rejuvenated, youthful form for Nabajouban Darshan  on Thursday.

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Rashmi Ranjan

In a heart-wrenching scene at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Odisha’s Balasore, dozens of persons with disabilities were seen spending the entire night on hospital verandahs and corridors to secure their place in line for disability certification, ahead of the scheduled Divyang Mela on Wednesday. Individuals from various blocks across the district began arriving on the hospital premises as early as Tuesday evening.