Bhubaneswar: In a firm crackdown on irregularities inside the Shree Jagannath Temple premises, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has suspended Chhatar Sevak Ranjit Kar on charges of issuing fake receipts to a devotee for placing a ritual flag (Bana) atop the Neelachakra.According to the suspension order issued today, Ranjit Kar had brought Hyderabad-based devotee…
Bhubaneswar: Devotees visiting the Puri Srimandir will have to adjust their plans as the temple will remain closed for four hours tomorrow on account of the sacred Paita Lagi Niti rituals. The 12th-century shrine, home to Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra, will suspend public darshan from 6 pm to 10 pm, the Shree Jagannath…
Puri: The second phase of the historic inventory of the Puri Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar will begin on April 8, 2026, informed the Chief Administrator of the temple, Dr. Arvind Padhi. The inventory process will continue as usual except for Sundays and days marked to observe important rituals.A 20-member team will carry out the inventory…
Puri: In yet another incident at the Puri sea, two tourists were rescued by alert lifeguards on Thursday after facing difficulties while bathing in the sea.The first incident occurred in Sector 9 of the sea beach when 45-year-old Narayan Sahu from Berhampur Bada Bazaar suffered an epileptic seizure while bathing. The sudden neurological episode left him…
Puri, Ap 2: The highly anticipated Chandan Yatra will commence on 20th April 2026, marking a significant event in the religious calendar of Odisha. From the Narendra Pond, five boats-Nanda, Bhadrā, Baijayanti, Bimala, and Mangala-have been carefully prepared for the occasion. These boats will carry the revered Shree Jagannath as part of the traditional Boat…
Puri, March 17: An unfortunate incident was reported from Puri on the occasion of Sri Ram Navami, where an 18-year-old youth went missing while bathing in the sea.The missing youth has been identified as Shubhendu Pradhan, a resident of Jajpur. According to reports, he had come to Puri with his friends on Friday morning for…
The Odisha Government has announced a landmark triennial Excise Policy for the period April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029 — or until a new policy is notified — replacing the earlier practice of annual policies.The move is aimed at bringing long-term stability, transparency and predictability to the excise sector while allowing mid-course corrections whenever…
Two drones flew over the Jagannath Temple in Puri on March 25, raising serious questions about security during the sensitive Rathna Bhandar counting process.The incident occurred at 5:23 pm when the drones hovered around the Nilachakra and circled the temple premises.Witnesses reported the drone’s movement near the sacred structure, sparking immediate concern among devotees and…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited inventory of the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to commence today, marking the first such exercise in nearly 48 years. All preparations have been completed under tight security to document and verify the priceless gems, gold and silver ornaments, and other valuables belonging to Lord Jagannath,…
Puri, March 23: Dense fog enveloped the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Monday, significantly reducing visibility in and around the temple premises. The heavy fog made it difficult to see the temple structure and the sacred Nilachakra atop it, even from a close distance. In several areas, including the Grand Road near-zero visibility was…
