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This article tells the story of how Odisha's tableau, which showcased the Sun Temple at Konark and the Mukteswar Temple, was not chosen for the Republic Day parade in 2019. Odisha had made great efforts in designing the tableau, but it was rejected because it did not fit within one of the three themes suggested by the government. The tableau featured Mahari and Ghumra dancers, and was praised by the selection committee for its design. However, the state is sad because its culture and heritage have been rejected for the last three years. Читать дальше...
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The east coast railway Ecor has issued a fog alert to ensure safe train operations in dense fog conditions at night and early in the morning on Wednesday. Around 20 longdistance trains, particularly to north India, were running late as the engine drivers were instructed to regulate speed depending on visibility in the fog. Ecor General Manager Roop Narayan Sunkar has instructed the officers to monitor the movement of trains during heavy fog. Staff have been asked to remain alert and report if they find unusual sounds during movement of trains. Читать дальше...
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Odisha had made a tableau that showcased the Sun Temple at Konark and the Mukteswar Temple, but it was not chosen for the Republic Day parade. This is disappointing because both artists and people were expecting it. Gajendra Sahoo of the BK College of Art who was in charge of the tableaux designs said that they had changed their music so that both Mahari and Ghumra dancers could dance to the same tune on the tableau. However, the tableau was not chosen for the parade.
The Men's Hockey World Cup is coming to Bhubaneswar in January and the city is preparing for the event with a massive stage and lots of entertainment. There are also festivals happening during the World Cup including a storytelling festival, night bazar, food festival, and art festivals. There are also celebrity appearances and music concerts. The World Cup runs from January 13-29, and between the events, the city has planned a huge entertainment area called the "Festival Area." There are lots of food stalls, a night bazaar, and art exhibits. Читать дальше...
The berhampur leaders in Kandhamal district are urging the district authorities to ban the sale of liquor for three days starting on Saturday, Christmas Eve. They believe that this will help to reduce the number of alcohol-related accidents and crimes in the district. The district authorities have promised to consider the leaders' demands.
The Odisha police are advising hotel employees not to take photos or selfies with hockey players, and not to post them online. They have also advised hotel employees not to allow players and team members to come into their rooms without permission, and not to charge players or team members for services. The Odisha police also asked hotel employees to provide quality services, including good food, to guests, and to give priority to foreign players and team members. Finally, the police asked mall employees... Читать дальше...
The government in Odisha has spent Rs. 39 crore this year on cashless treatment for patients in 103 hospitals outside of Odisha. The program, called the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (Bsky), is a government initiative that provides universal health coverage to Odisha’s residents. The hospitals that have been empaneled under the program are in Chennai, Madurai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, West Bengal, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Punjab, Guwahati, Assam, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Vashi, Mumbai, and Maharashtra. Читать дальше...
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The chill continued to grip the state on Wednesday like the past four to five days with seven towns recording below 10°C. Dense fog engulfed the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack and a few more places in the state early in the morning.
The East Coast Railway Ecor has issued a fog alert in order to ensure safe train operations in dense fog conditions. The alert is for Wednesday around 20 longdistance trains travelling between India and other countries. The engine drivers are instructed to regulate their speed depending on the visibility in the fog, and the general manager of the railway has instructed the officers to monitor the movement of trains during heavy fog. Staff have been asked to remain alert and report if they find unusual sounds during movement of trains. Читать дальше...
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