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Sashimani Devi Dies At 92 24 March 2015
Sashimani Devi, the last ritual dancer at the Jagannath Temple in eastern India, expired in Puri, bringing an end to a centuries-old tradition that was condemned as exploitative by social reformers, Victorian missionaries and the leaders of independent India. She...
Keywords: Jaganath temple, Devadasi, Puri, Devadasi
Read MoreIndian Air Force Jet trainer plane crashes in Mayurbhanj 03 June 2015
In yet another incident an Indian Air Force jet trainer plane has crashed in a paddy field at Kudarsahi in Mayurbhanj district. The two pilots ejected themselves out of the aircraft before it crashed and are safe, an official said....
Keywords: IAF, Odhisha, Odhisha, IAF
Read MoreSambalpur, historical city with traditions 20 April 2015
Sambalpur is a city in Sambalpur district in the Indian state of Orissa. It lies at a distance of 321 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar. Sambalpur is the headquarters and the largest city of Sambalpur district. It is also the...
Keywords: Odhisha, Samaleswari, Sambalpur, Samaleswari
Read MoreNaveen, Chief Conspirator: Congress 19 March 2015
Odisha chief minister, Naveen Patnaik was described as the chief conspirator in the Talabria II allocation. This statement was made by Prasad Harichandan, the state Congress President in Bhubaneshwar. During a news conference, Prasad demanded for an interrogation on the...
Keywords: Congress, Talabria, Naveen Patnaik, BJD
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