Puri: Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan Tuesday announced a special arrangement for residents of Puri to facilitate entry into the Jagannath Temple during the upcoming Rath Yatra.After chairing the second coordination meeting for the world-famous Rath Yatra, the minister said a dedicated mechanism is being developed to enable Puri residents to enter the temple more…
Puri Police arrested 11 people in five days for allegedly taking money from devotees to arrange darshan of Lord Jagannath inside the Shree Jagannath Temple.The arrests followed multiple complaints of individuals demanding payment for facilitating entry into the shrine.According to police, one person was arrested after a case was registered at the Singhadwar Police Station….
Authorities in Puri district extended school holidays until June 22 as the severe heatwave continues to grip the region.The decision aims to safeguard students from rising temperatures and ensure their well-being.Officials confirmed that all schools, including government and private institutions, will remain closed until the announced date. The extension follows earlier directives for temporary closure,…
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration today seized 30 packets of unauthorised ghee that were being taken into the temple’s Rosaghara (kitchen).According to reports, security personnel detected the ghee while it was being taken into the temple kitchen. Upon verification, officials found that the packets did not belong to the approved brand permitted for use…
Puri: The sudden death of a second-year student of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya at her rented residence in Puri has left her family, friends, and fellow students in shock, with the exact cause of death yet to be established. Family members are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.The deceased, identified as…
June 7: With the world-famous Rath Yatra drawing near, the Odisha government has intensified preparations to ensure a safe, clean, and seamless experience for lakhs of devotees expected to visit Puri during the annual festival.Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee conducted a comprehensive review of Rath Yatra preparedness at the Puri…
In a bold and unprecedented move to safeguard the sanctity of Lord Jagannath’s ancient traditions, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, Chairman of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee, has directly appealed to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the growing controversy surrounding ISKCON’s celebration of Snana-yatra and Ratha-yatra on arbitrary dates outside…
Puri: A notorious criminal was injured in police encounter and has been hospitalised in Puri on Saturday night.Baseli Sahi Police conducted the operation near Omkareshwar Temple in Puri and encountered dreaded criminal Chandan Jena in the right leg. The accused was later admitted to Puri District Headquarters Hospital for initial treatment and has been shifted…
Puri, May 28: A powerful thunderstorm with strong gusts and heavy rainfall lashed the coastal town of Puri on Wednesday evening, damaging the sacred Patitapabana Bana (holy flag) atop Shree Jagannath Temple.The flag, mounted on the temple’s Nilachakra (blue wheel) at a height of about 214 feet, was torn due to the intense winds during…
Puri: The inventory and counting process of the Ratna Bhandar (treasure vault) of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri has been temporarily suspended and will resume in June, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said on Saturday.According to the administration, the ongoing inventory exercise—conducted as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)—will be paused from May…
