Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania visited Puri to assess the situation following a stampede-like incident near the Gundicha temple, which resulted in the deaths of three devotees and injured several others. Khurania stated that an investigation into the incident is currently underway, and corrective measures are being taken to ensure the safety…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has asked forgiveness from Jagannath lovers for the stampede like situation that occurred this morning at Sharadhabali in Puri. Taking to his X handle he wrote, “Due to the intense eagerness among devotees to have a glimpse of Mahaprabhu at Sharadhabali, an unfortunate incident occurred because of the resulting jostling and chaos. Personally, I and my government seek forgiveness from all Jagannath devotees. We express our condolences to the families of those devotees whose lives were extinguished at Sharadhabali and pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath to grant them the strength to bear this profound sorrow. This negligence is unforgivable. An immediate investigation into the security lapses will be conducted, and I have directed that necessary steps be taken to initiate exemplary action against those responsible.” He has said that the incident occurred as the devotees rushed in, to catch a glimpse of Lord Jagannath. The intense eagerness of the…
Puri, 29/6: Taking to X, BJD supremo and former CM of Odisha Naveen Patnaik said “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the three devotees who have lost their lives in the tragic stampede at Saradhabali, #Puri and I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannatha for the swift recovery of the devotees injured in this…
Puri,29/6: At least three persons were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede that took place near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha’s Puri on Sunday morning, a senior official said. The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, Puri District Collector…
Mumbai,29/6: In a significant development on the three-language issue in Maharashtra, deputy chief minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar said he was not in favour of making Hindi compulsory from Class I, however, from Class V students and parents can take a call on 3rd language. The statement on Pawar comes on the eve of…
Peshawar, 28/7: At least 13 security personnel were killed and 24 others injured in a suicide attack on Saturday in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, security sources said. A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle belonging to the Bomb Disposal Unit early this morning in Khaddi area of…
Birmingham, 28/6: Beleaguered India seamer Prasidh Krishna has taken “complete responsibility” for his failure to hit the right lengths during a forgettable outing in the first Test against England, but said he was at all times trying to be parsimonious with his bowling. Prasidh has been slammed by few former players after he leaked more…
Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (FACOR), a Vedanta Group company, proudly celebrated International Pride Day with a vibrant and meaningful event that brought together employees from all departments to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity and allyship at the workplace. As part of its overarching initiative, Transforming Workplace, FACOR has been actively working towards creating a culture…
Nagpur, 28/6: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday said Dr B R Ambedkar envisioned one Constitution for the country to keep it united and never favoured the idea of a separate constitution for a state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Constitution Preamble Park here, the CJI said the Supreme Court drew…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, three young women were killed after a government-run bus ran over them on the Bhubaneswar-Puri National Highway No. 317 near Tarakaj under Pipili police station in Puri district. The victims, identified as Rimjhim Priyadarshani Sahu (20), Elena Das (20), and Kajal Das (20), were travelling to Puri on a scooter…
