Animesh Pradhan, a NIT Rourkela graduate, secured 2nd rank in UPSC. Odisha achieved a record with 18 qualifiers. Prajnanandan Giri secured 24th rank from Mayurbhanj district.

The Surya tilak’ of the deity was made possible by an elaborate mechanism, developed by Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) scientists, involving mirrors and lenses

To make the rose syrup, separated rose petals should be kept covered in boiling water for the first night before making the syrup.