4 held in LPG cylinder theft racket in Odisha’s Udala, 14 cylinders seized

Udala: A LPG cylinder theft racket was busted and four persons, two of whom are juveniles, have been arrested by the Udala Police in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district in this connection.As per reports, the police also recovered 14 stolen LPG cylinders from the possession of the accused persons. As per police, the persons have been accused…

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Five injured in wild boar attack in Kendrapada village, panic grips residents

Sathiabati : Panic has gripped Sathiabati village under the Mahakalapada Tehsil of Odisha’s Kendrapada district after a wild boar strayed into the locality and attacked the locals, injuring five.As per the reports, a wild boar had entered the village and went on an attacking spree to two women and three men.The injured persons have been…

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Mourns Death of Two Devotees During Puri Rath Yatra, Financial Aid To Follow

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep grief over the deaths of two devotees who fell ill during the Puri Rath Yatra 2026 on Thursday. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the best possible medical care for devotees undergoing treatment and announced that financial assistance would be extended to the families of…

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Fire breaks out at Sreeleathers showroom in Bhubaneswar; no casualties reported

Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at the Sreeleathers showroom located near Rajmahal Square in Bhubaneswar early on Friday morning.According to reports, smoke was noticed coming out of the showroom at around 5 am. On being informed, Fire Services personnel rushed to the spot to douse the flames.As the operation continued, additional firefighting teams also joined…

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Rath Yatra Weather Update: Cloudy Sky With Light Rain Forecast For Next 6 Hrs

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department, Met Centre Bhubaneswar, has issued a nowcast warning for Puri in view of the ongoing Rath Yatra and resumption of chariot pulling today. Issued at 10:00 am, the weather bulletin remains valid for the next six hours.As per the forecast, Puri is likely to witness cloudy sky with light rain….

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Stampede-Like Situation At Puri Rath Yatra Leaves Two Dead, Several Hurt

Puri: Two devotees lost their lives and several others sustained injuries in a stampede-like situation during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri on Thursday, casting a shadow over the world-famous festival that draws lakhs of devotees from across the country.While one of the deceased has been identified as Anil Das of Keonjhar, the identity of…

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Koraput: Two workers die of suffocation in septic tank mishap

Koraput: In a tragic incident, two workers lost their lives while another sustained critical injuries after suffocating inside an under-construction septic tank in Kotpad block of Koraput district on Thursday.The deceased have been identified as Hemant Thakur and Haran Pratyasha. According to reports, the workers had entered the tank during construction work in Chandili village…

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Ragging Allegations Surface at Debagada Navodaya Vidyalaya, 6 Injured

Allegations of ragging have surfaced at PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sunamunda, in Debagada district, where senior students reportedly assaulted juniors inside the hostel.According to reports, on the night of July 14, two senior students allegedly called juniors from Classes IX and X and subjected them to ragging. The victims were beaten with cricket bats,…

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The Chaturdhamurthy was surrounded by chariots! The big stick trembled with the sound of Jai Jagannath

PURI :The much-awaited moment has arrived. The wait of lakhs of devotees has come to an end and Chaturdhamurti has taken his chariot. A supernatural and divine atmosphere has been created in the Badadanda temple today. The three Thakurs and Sudarshan have come out of the Ratnavedi in the rhythm of the devotees in the…

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