Lingaraj Temple Rings In New Year Today

Bhubaneswar: The New Year of Lord Lingaraj started on the occasion of Kanya Sankranti on Tuesday. As per the rituals on the occasion, Lord Lingaraj was adorned with a new dress after Mangala Alati and Abakasa. He will also be served…

Petrol Prices In India May Rise By Rs 5-6

Following a drone strike on Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery, fuel prices in India are expected to increase. Two business news sites have predicted an increase of Rs 5 - 6 for a litre of petrol. Fuel prices in India are fixed by taking…

Airtel DTH Launches Oriya-WB Superstar HD Pack

Bharti's Airtel has rolled out new plans directed at Odia consumers. The plans have both monthly and yearly validity. The new plan Oriya-WB Superstar HD will cost Rs 251 per month and comes with a total of 303 channels comprising 29 HD…

Bird Census In Bhitarkanika From Tomorrow

Kendrapara: The annual bird census in Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district will begin from Wednesday. According to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Rajnagar Mangrove (Forest) and Wildlife Division Bimal Prasanna Acharya, two…

DRDO’s UAV Crash Lands In Karnataka

DRDO’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Rustom-II crashed at Jodi Chikkana Halli in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district on Tuesday morning. The UAV was being tested at DRDO’s outdoor facility of Challakere Aeronautical Test Range. The UAV…