Heavy torrential rains and fierce winds unleashed by Cyclone Arnab resulted in a devastating loss of life in Puri district, where a 40-year-old woman died following a sudden wall collapse in her village home.The deceased has been identified as Lobhamati Muduli, a resident of Jenapur village under the Astaranga block.The tragic event unfolded while Lobhamati…
Puri: A 12-foot-long python weighing approximately 15 kg was rescued from the railway depot at Puri railway station in Odisha.Snake Helpline member Sangram Keshari Das rescued the python and subsequently handed it over to the Forest Department.However, the reptile’s presence at the railway depot has sparked suspicion, with allegations emerging that it may have been…
Puri: A joint team of the Food and Supplies Department and police have launched a crackdown on khaja shops and khaja-making units located near the Srimandir in Puri.The raids were carried out following complaints that khaja, a popular sweet purchased by devotees visiting the Srimandir, was allegedly being prepared under unhygienic conditions.During the inspections, officials…
Puri: A mega awareness campaign against single-use plastics was held at Puri Sea Beach Tuesday under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), bringing together tourists, students and local residents to promote sustainable lifestyles and encourage collective action against plastic pollution.The campaign was organised by the EIACP Hub, Centre for Environmental Studies (CES), Forest, Environment and Climate…
Puri, September 3:Public darshan at the Srimandir in Puri will remain closed for five hours on Friday, September 4, on account of the special rituals associated with Krishna Janmashtami.According to the Srimandir administration, general darshan will remain suspended from 7 pm to midnight after the completion of the Sandhya Dhupa Bhoga. During this period, the…
Puri: A 30-year-old woman suffered severe burn injuries inside her house in Dom Sahi near Kumbharpada police station in Odisha’s Puri district on Wednesday.The injured woman, identified as Sarojini Mallik, suffered burns to nearly 80 per cent of her body. She was initially rushed to Puri District Headquarters Hospital in critical condition. As her condition…
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to witness a spectacular celebration of Gamha Purnima, as Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra adorn what are regarded as the world’s largest rakhis.In a moving ritual of divine sibling affection, Devi Subhadra ties rakhis on her brothers’ arms, symbolising love and protection.The Patara Bisoi servitors prepare four special…
Puri, August 25: The dismantling of the chariots has begun in Puri following the conclusion of the world-famous Rath Yatra. As per tradition, a ceremonial anukula was performed before the dismantling process, just as it is done during the construction of the chariots.Bhoi Sardar Rabi Bhoi performed the ritual by offering the Lord’s Ladu Mahaprasad….
Bollywood actor Sanjay Mishra visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, seeking the deity’s blessings during his visit to Odisha.Mishra, who is currently in Odisha for a film shoot, said the temple visit was a special experience and expressed his devotion to Lord Jagannath. Mishra said, “It has been wonderful….
Puri: Police recovered body of an elderly woman from beneath a cement-plastered kitchen slab in Puri’s Kumbharapada area Tuesday, with her son allegedly suspected of killing her and fleeing the spot.The accused is identified as Madan Dalai, 45, at Patitapaban Sahi under Kumbharapada police limits. The house owner reportedly informed police about the incident.The case…
