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Ashwini Vaishnaw leads Yoga Day celebrations from Odisha
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Konark (Odisha) [India], June 21 (ANI): On the occasion of the eighth International Day of Yoga (IDY), Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw performed yoga at the magnificent Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.
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Mehbooba Mufti attacks Centre, J-K L-G for performing puja at ASI protecte
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Anantnag [Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 10 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday hit out at the BJP-led Central government after L-G Manoj Sinha was found violating rules to perform puja at an ASI protected site in t
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Republic Day parade: Gujarat tableau showcases renowned Sun Temple, artist
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): During the 72nd Republic Day parade on Rajpath, Gujarat's tableau displayed the remarkable Sun Temple situated at Modhera in Mehsana district on the banks of the river Pushpavati.
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Odisha govt finalises draft plan for beautification work of Konark temple
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 22 (ANI): The Odisha government on Thursday announced that it will undertake a heritage project for beautification work at the famous Konark Sun Temple and development of its periphery.
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PM Modi shares video of 'iconic Sun Temple of Modhera on a rainy day'
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a video of the Sun Temple located in Modhera, Gujarat and said it looked "iconic on a rainy day".
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Odisha: Five-day Konark festival begins with traditional dance performance
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Konark (Odisha) [India], Dec 2 (ANI): Five-day long annual Konark Festival, in the backdrop of the Sun Temple and International Sand Art Festival at Chandrabhaga beach, started in Konark on Sunday.
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Andhra Pradesh: Sunrays enter sanctum sanctorum of Sun temple
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Oct 18 (ANI): The sun rays entered the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Surya Narayana Swamy temple at Chikkavaram village in Gannavaram Mandal of the district on Thursday, the day when the sun entered the 'Tula Rashi.'
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No threat to Konark Sun Temple: Union Culture Minister
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 11 (ANI): Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Monday that there is no threat to the structure of Konark Sun in Bhubaneswar and that the 13th-century temple is safe from all aspects.
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Odisha Assembly passes motion to forgive Abhijit Iyer Mitra
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 17 (ANI): Odisha Assembly on Saturday passed a motion to forgive journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra who had allegedly made 'derogatory remarks' against MLAs, Odisha, and the Konark Sun Temple.
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Abhijit Iyer Mitra submits affidavit before Odisha Assembly House Committe
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Nov 3 (ANI): Journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra on Saturday deposed before the House Committee of Odisha assembly and submitted an affidavit over his alleged derogatory remarks against state legislators.
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Abhijit Iyer-Mitra arrested over derogatory remarks against Odisha, Konark
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Oct 23 (ANI): Journalist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra has been arrested by the Bhubaneswar Police in connection with the case filed at Saheed Nagar police station over his derogatory remarks against Odisha and Konark Sun temple.
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Abhijit Iyer Mitra taken into custody by Bhubaneswar police
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Oct 23 (ANI): Journalist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra on Tuesday was taken into custody by Odisha police after he appeared before the House Committee of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. Mitra is facing the allegation of making derogatory remarks on the Konark Sun Temple a
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