As the scorching summer sun sets the tone for a new season, Mesh Sankranti, also known as Pana Sankranti or the Odia New Year, brings with it a wave of devotion, tradition, and festive cheer.

BHUBANESWAR: In a major move, the Odisha government has decided to impose prohibition on use of ganja in Shiva temples across the state. The Odia Language Literature and Culture department has written ...