Bhubaneswar: Odisha police have appealed to devotees and the public visiting Puri for darshan of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to exercise patience due to a heavy inflow of vehicles into the pilgrim town. Visitors may experience waiting times of over two hours to reach their destination. The Odisha Police posted on social media, “Today,…
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: 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…
Baripada: Baripada, the second Shree Kshetra, came alive with spiritual fervour as the ceremonial Pahandi Bije of the Chaturdhamurti—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan—was held yesterday evening as of the iconic Rath Yatra amidst the chanting of Jai Jagannath and Hari Bol, beating of cymbals and blowing of conch shells. As per reports,…
Puri: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, along with his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, on Saturday participated in the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri. The Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of India’s most revered religious festivals. The Adani family joined the sea of devotees gathered for the grand procession…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania oversaw security arrangements on the second day of the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra, supervising the pulling of the Nandighosha chariot of Lord Jagannath along the Badadanda (Grand Road) while seeking the deity’s blessings. According to reports, as the Rath Yatra resumed on Saturday after a…
Bhubaneswar: A double low pressure system is likely to develop within 12 hours in the Bay of Bengal. While one low pressure is active, another low pressure is likely to develop in the same region. The Meteorological Department has predicted that this formation will occur in the next 12 hours. A low pressure may form in the…
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…
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…
