Odisha Round‑Up: Srimandir Darshan Slots, Ganja Seizure, and Public Safety Updates
Bhubaneswar, April 15:Odisha witnessed a series of significant developments today across governance, law enforcement, and public safety.
The Law Minister announced that a queue and slot booking system will soon be introduced at Puri Srimandir, aimed at easing darshan for devotees.
Meanwhile, police in Boudh district seized a car carrying 50 kg of ganja near Udaypur Chhak, though the driver managed to escape.
In Nabarangpur, a 29‑hour deadlock over a funeral amid a religious conversion dispute ended with officials permitting burial at the family premises.
At Puri, darshan was suspended for four hours (6–10 PM) for the Banakalagi ritual of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
Elsewhere, a minibus accident in Balasore claimed one life and injured 14 passengers, including children, after the vehicle rammed into a tree on NH‑1.
The Odisha Government also approved 72 new posts in the OSSSC to strengthen recruitment efficiency.
In Mayurbhanj, the Chief Minister ordered a probe into the death of a student at an Ashram School and announced ₹3 lakh compensation for the family.
Indian Railways has rolled out summer special trains connecting Odisha with major cities to manage holiday travel demand.
Additionally, police in Cuttack foiled a murder plot, arresting four contract killers hired in a business rivalry case.
These updates reflect Odisha’s dynamic mix of governance, cultural traditions, and law enforcement actions shaping the state’s daily narrative.
