Odisha: More than a million revellers throng Puri as Rath Yatra festivities begin in full swing
Odisha: More than a million revellers throng Puri as Rath Yatra festivities begin in full swing

By Ashis Senapati

For the past two years, the Jagannath Yatra in Odisha had been a low-key affair as the general public was not allowed to participate in the grand event in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with no restrictions on the event this year, the festivities began today with the riveting pomp and show for which the Jagannath Yatra is known for. Details here.

For the past two years, the Jagannath Yatra in Odisha had been a low-key affair as the general public was not allowed to participate in the grand event in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with no restrictions on the event this year, the festivities began today with the riveting pomp and show for which the Jagannath Yatra is known for. Details here.

Three months back, Odisha was hit by Cyclone Fani, a disaster that largely went unnoticed
Three months back, Odisha was hit by Cyclone Fani, a disaster that largely went unnoticed

By Nidhi Jamwal

Gaon Connection travelled to cyclone-hit villages and urban slums to narrate stories of destruction, fear, losses and resilience. A photo feature on Cyclone Fani

Gaon Connection travelled to cyclone-hit villages and urban slums to narrate stories of destruction, fear, losses and resilience. A photo feature on Cyclone Fani

Odisha: A dedicated rural nurse from Puri has saved the lives of several pregnant women and their newborns
Odisha: A dedicated rural nurse from Puri has saved the lives of several pregnant women and their newborns

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

Between August 2022 and May 2023, Manjulata Maharana, an Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM), successfully assisted 105 women in Puri district give birth safely, in the absence of a doctor or a nurse. She received the National Florence Nightingale Award 2023 this June.

Between August 2022 and May 2023, Manjulata Maharana, an Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM), successfully assisted 105 women in Puri district give birth safely, in the absence of a doctor or a nurse. She received the National Florence Nightingale Award 2023 this June.

Shortly after the Puri Rath Yatra, another village in Odisha celebrates its own unique version
Shortly after the Puri Rath Yatra, another village in Odisha celebrates its own unique version

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

The renowned rath yatra in Odisha takes on special significance in Remanda village in Jharsuguda, where it starts three days after the Puri rath yatra, and is flagged off by a ceremony called chhera pahanra, which has traditionally been undertaken by only Muslims in this village. It was celebrated this year on June 23.

The renowned rath yatra in Odisha takes on special significance in Remanda village in Jharsuguda, where it starts three days after the Puri rath yatra, and is flagged off by a ceremony called chhera pahanra, which has traditionally been undertaken by only Muslims in this village. It was celebrated this year on June 23.

Jagannath Rath Yatra: Traditional carpenters, painters and artisans give final touches to the chariots
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Traditional carpenters, painters and artisans give final touches to the chariots

By Ashis Senapati

After two years of the pandemic, the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, which commences from July 1, is set to be open to public. At least 15 lakh devotees expected. Carpenters and painters working through the night to complete the chariots.

After two years of the pandemic, the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, which commences from July 1, is set to be open to public. At least 15 lakh devotees expected. Carpenters and painters working through the night to complete the chariots.

जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा: रथों को अंतिम रूप देने में लगे हैं बढ़ई, चित्रकार और कारीगर
जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा: रथों को अंतिम रूप देने में लगे हैं बढ़ई, चित्रकार और कारीगर

By Ashis Senapati

कोरोना महामारी के 2 साल के बाद, ओडिशा के पुरी में 1 जुलाई से शुरू होने वाली रथ यात्रा में इस बार आम जनता भी शामिल हो सकेगी। इस बार कम से कम 15 लाख भक्तों के आने की उम्मीद है। बढ़ई और चित्रकार रात भर काम कर रहे हैं, ताकि रथों को बनाने का काम पूरा कर सकें।

कोरोना महामारी के 2 साल के बाद, ओडिशा के पुरी में 1 जुलाई से शुरू होने वाली रथ यात्रा में इस बार आम जनता भी शामिल हो सकेगी। इस बार कम से कम 15 लाख भक्तों के आने की उम्मीद है। बढ़ई और चित्रकार रात भर काम कर रहे हैं, ताकि रथों को बनाने का काम पूरा कर सकें।

Want To Give Back To Your Alma Mater? Odisha’s Mo School Abhiyan Shows How It Can Be Done
Want To Give Back To Your Alma Mater? Odisha’s Mo School Abhiyan Shows How It Can Be Done

By Nidhi Jamwal

The Mo School programme has brought together 30 lakh alumni and community members across Odisha. Apart from voluntary services, the alumni network has contributed Rs 253 crore towards transformation of the government schools.

The Mo School programme has brought together 30 lakh alumni and community members across Odisha. Apart from voluntary services, the alumni network has contributed Rs 253 crore towards transformation of the government schools.

Odisha records 33% rise in dolphin population but numbers drop in Chilika lake
Odisha records 33% rise in dolphin population but numbers drop in Chilika lake

By Ashis Senapati

In the annual census report released by the Odisha government, the population of a total of six species of dolphins namely, Irrawaddy, bottlenose, humpback, striped, finless and spinner dolphins — have been recorded. More details here.

In the annual census report released by the Odisha government, the population of a total of six species of dolphins namely, Irrawaddy, bottlenose, humpback, striped, finless and spinner dolphins — have been recorded. More details here.

जगन्नाथ यात्रा: ओडिशा का आदिवासी समुदाय बनाता है दुनिया के सबसे बड़े रथ को खींचने वाली रस्सियां
जगन्नाथ यात्रा: ओडिशा का आदिवासी समुदाय बनाता है दुनिया के सबसे बड़े रथ को खींचने वाली रस्सियां

By Ashis Senapati

ओडिशा के केंदुझर जिले में जुलाई के पहले सप्ताह में होने वाली जगन्नाथ यात्रा के भव्य आयोजन की तैयारी चल रही है। प्रदेश आदिवासी समुदाय के लोग रथों को मंदिर तक ले जाने के लिए जरूरी रस्सियां बना रहे हैं।

ओडिशा के केंदुझर जिले में जुलाई के पहले सप्ताह में होने वाली जगन्नाथ यात्रा के भव्य आयोजन की तैयारी चल रही है। प्रदेश आदिवासी समुदाय के लोग रथों को मंदिर तक ले जाने के लिए जरूरी रस्सियां बना रहे हैं।

From practising javelin throws using bamboo sticks to winning silver at Asian Games, Odisha's Kishore Kumar Jena has come a long way
From practising javelin throws using bamboo sticks to winning silver at Asian Games, Odisha's Kishore Kumar Jena has come a long way

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

Kishore Kumar Jena, from a village in Odisha, started off as a volleyball player, but stands tall today as he wins the silver at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and qualifies for the Paris Olympics next year.

Kishore Kumar Jena, from a village in Odisha, started off as a volleyball player, but stands tall today as he wins the silver at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and qualifies for the Paris Olympics next year.

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