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Odisha MLA seeks sexual favours in lieu of job for father!

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Photo: Odisha Sun Times Odisha’s Biju Janata Dal Talcher MLA Braja Pradhan today came under attack from all quarters for allegedly seeking sexual favours from a girl in exchange for employment for her father. While the MLA denied the incident and the authenticity of the Whatsapp chat could not be independently verified by us, posters of the online chat were pasted across Talcher. According to the contents of the posters, the girl – a 19 years old college student – had approached the MLA seeking an employment opportunity for her father who had been laid off from Bhusan. The MLA, however, asked the girl to spend a night with him in exchange for getting a job for her father. Even though the girl pointed out that she is young enough to be his daughter, the MLA replied back saying that is none of an issue.  Next day, the girl initiated another round of chat with the MLA wherein she consented to his proposal and the MLA said that he would send a vehicle to her college on 22 to pic

"Rasagola" Do You From where it is invented or originated..

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If Your Answer for "Rasagola" Origin is West bengal. Than you are wrong. Let's see here some facts that proves where Rasagola was invented. People in Odisha on Sunday celebrated ‘Rasagola Dibasa’ while the state government claimed to have found evidence about the origin of the syrupy sweet in the state. Following the sweet battle with neighbouring West Bengal over its origin, some youngsters and sweet traders observed, for the second year in succession, the day on the occasion of Lord Jagannath’s “Niladri Bije” (return to the temple after annual Rath Yatra). During Niladri Bije, Lord Jagannath offers the sweet to appease his wife Laxmi, who was upset after Jagannath went on the nine-day Rath Yatra to his aunt’s house. While people took to social media to celebrate ‘Rasagola Dibasa’, noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach on the occasion. Meanwhile, the state government claimed that it had found a new evidence about the origin o

Lakhs assembled in Puri to witness 'Ratha Yatra'

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Puri, Jul 6 Amid tight security, the world famous 'Ratha Yatra' of Lord Jagannath was held in the pilgrim town of Odisha today with fanfare, religious fervour, and a spirit of camaraderie. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad descended on the seaside town to witness the commencement of the nine-day journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to Gundicha Temple and back to their abode. Devotees from all walks of life made a beeline for Puri since yesterday to have a glimpse of the presiding deities of the 12th century shrine of Sri Jagannathas.  Enthusiasm and excitement ran high among the devotees asthe deities remained indoors since "Snana Purnima" on June 20. The "Naba Jaubana Darshan" of the deities was performed yesterday as they remained confined in "Anasara Pindi"(recovery chamber) after the grand bath on "Snana Purnima". With a large number of visitors thronging to the holy town on the occas

Reports Against Papu Pom Pom

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Odisha police has registered an FIR against actor-turned-politician Tatwa Prakash Satapathy aka Papu Pom Pom in connection with casting couch allegations involving a minor girl. The FIR was lodged on the basis of the complaint filed by Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Nirupama Rath, Police commissioner YB Khurania said. Pappu Pom Pom has been charged under various under sections 354 (A), 506 & 509 of IPC and the POCSO Act, the commissioner said. “This comes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Prima facie, it appears that sexual assault and sexual harassment has taken place. We have issued an order to the Mahila Police to register a case under the ACT. As the girl is in a traumatized state, the victim and her family should be given protection. We have also asked the DCPO to coordinate with the police in the case in order to give justice to the girl,” CWC Member Benudhar Sahu had said. Apart from Papu, his aide Pradeep Swain was also named in the

10 Unknown Facts About City Bhubaneswar!!

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Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha is a very populated & also a very energetic city of Eastern. Here is some unknown facts about Bhubaneswar. 1) One of the most cleanest & Greenest city in India. 2) Famously known as " City of Temples. 3) " Bhaina" is a similar word used here like " Bhaisaheb " in northern India. 4) Lots of Foodies can be found here. 5) " Khhatti " is a traditional way of gatherings at Chai Stalls & open fields where the strength can range from 2 - 20 people, comprising mainly students, press wala's , political leaders etc. 6) People out here are obsessed with land & gold more than any other Cities. 7) People will not trust you to fullest even if you are very well known to them. 8) You can easily make a road show or a campaign successful as the curiosity level of people here are quite high. 9) The "market building" shopping complex is one of the largest crowded area o