Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated chariot pulling ceremony of the Rath Yatra has commenced in Puri, with lakhs of devotees gathering to pull the magnificent chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The grand event, which started at 4 pm, marks the journey of the deities from the Singhadwara of the Shree Jagannath Temple to…
Lucknow, 27/6: Setting speculations to rest after his telephonic conversation with RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav’s estranged son Tej Pratap Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has made it clear that his party will support the RJD in the forthcoming assembly elections. Two rounds of telephonic conversation between Tej Pratap Yadav and Akhilesh in…
Bhubaneswar, June 26, 2025: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has undertaken extensive safety and infrastructure preparedness measures to ensure a safe and uninterrupted power supply during Rath Yatra 2025 in Puri. With more than 800 personnel deployed round-the-clock, TPCODL has undertaken a robust…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a stunning sand art installation featuring 101 idols of Lord Jagannath on Puri Beach to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. This magnificent sculpture showcases Pattnaik’s exceptional skill and devotion, capturing the essence of the sacred festival. Pattnaik shared his latest creation on social media, expressing…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning to fishermen, advising them not to venture into the sea along and off the Odisha coast from June 29 to July 1, 2025. According to the regional weather office, squally weather is likely to prevail with windspeed 35-45 kmp/h gusting to 55 kmp/h along and…
Patna: In a shocking incident, passengers of the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express were looted near Gaya, Bihar, in the early hours of Friday. According to an official of the Gaya Government Railway Police (GRP), a group of unidentified robbers targeted at least five coaches of the train, stealing bags, mobile phones, laptops, and other valuables from…
Mumbai, 27/6: In a significant development in Maharashtra politics which could bring Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray in one platform, there would be only one morcha to protest against the three-language formula. The announcement was made by Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut, who is an aide of Uddhav and…
New Delhi: The holy city of Kashi in Uttar Pradesh, witnessed a divine confluence of devotion and tradition as the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was celebrated with immense fervour on Friday. This centuries-old tradition continues to draw lakhs of devotees from across the country who come to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath, his…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, and Pravati Parida have extended their heartfelt wishes to devotees on the occasion of Rath Yatra 2025. CM Majhi warmly welcomed devotees to Puri, urging them to participate in the Rath Yatra with discipline and devotion. Taking to his X handle, he…
Puri: An Odissi dancer set to perform at the commencement of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday described the performance as a form of ‘seva’ (service) to Lord Jagannath. While speaking to ANI, the dancer said, “This is a form of ‘seva’. I will be performing before Lord Jagannath today. The experience of…
