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Puri Police Seizes 6 Pistols, 6 Held for Arms Smuggling

Puri Police Seizes 6 Pistols, 6 Held for Arms Smuggling

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Puri Police seizes 6 pistols, 6 held for arms smuggling See the Story

Narrow Escape For Sourav Ganguly's Brother, His Wife As Boat Flips In Odisha

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Narrow Escape For Sourav Ganguly's Brother, His Wife As Boat Flips In Odisha

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Sourav Ganguly's sister-in-law, Arpita Ganguly, alleged that the boat was light due to a lesser capacity of passengers, leading to its overturning.See the Story

Srimandir to Remain Closed for Five Hours Today, Know Why

Srimandir to Remain Closed for Five Hours Today, Know Why

Puri, June 6: Srimandir will remain closed to devotees for five hours day due to the observance of the Rukmini Harana and Bibaha rituals.According to an official statement from the temple administration, the closure will take place on the occasion of Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi, a significant day in the Hindu lunar calendar. The special rituals mark the ceremonial marriage of Goddess Rukmini to Lord Jagannath.As per the schedule, devotees will be p…See the Story

Sacred Basunga Pata Dispatched to Puri Srimandir for Rath Yatra 2025

In a vibrant display of devotion and tradition, the Odisha Cooperative Tassar and Silk Federation (SERIFED) dispatched 350 kilograms of Basunga Pata, a sacred silk thread, to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration in Puri today. This annual ritual, steeped in spiritual significance, ensures the continuation of age-old practices during the world-renowned Rath Yatra and other […] The post Sacred Basunga Pata Dispatched to Puri Srimandir for Rat…Puri · Puri See the Story

70 Platoons of Force, 450 Officers to Be Deployed for Snana Purnima in Puri

Bhubaneswar, June 5: As the sacred festivals of Snana Purnima and Ratha Yatra draw near, the Puri Police has reviewed up preparations to ensure the safety and smooth movement of devotees. A high-level security review meeting was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Central IG S Praveen Kumar to assess and finalize the arrangements.During the meeting, the Central IG emphasized that maintaining law and order during the festivities is a top …Puri · Puri See the Story

Puri-Rourkela Vande Bharat to now run also on Saturdays

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Puri-Rourkela Vande Bharat to now run also on SaturdaysTravel · Puri See the Story

Tight Security for Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar: With the world-famous Rath Yatra all set to begin in Puri June 27, the police administration has prepared a blueprint for elaborate security arrangements in the Pilgrim City to ensure smooth conduct of the annual festival, which witnesses massive influx of devotees from across the globe. This was revealed during a high-level security meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania at the State Police Headquarters in …WhatsApp · Puri See the Story

Ollywood actor Babushaan Mohanty undergoes 'Mundan' in Puri

Puri: Ollywood actor Babushaan Mohanty underwent 'Mundan' in Puri as part of rituals over 3 months after his father Uttam Mohanty's death. Accompanied by his wife, relatives and close friends, Babushaan performed all the rituals at Puri sea beach today that were not conducted earlier following demise of legendary Odia actor Uttam Mohanty due to hectic shooting schedule for his upcoming film titled 'Bou Butu Bhoot'. He also performed Asthi Vis…Puri · Puri Read Article

Drone Video From Puri Jagannath Temple Goes Viral, Sparks Security Concerns

Puri: A fresh breach of security at the Puri Jagannath Temple has come to light after a drone video, reportedly shot above the temple, surfaced on social media and quickly went viral. The incident has raised serious concerns over the safety and surveillance measures at the centuries-old shrine. The video, which was uploaded on May 30 by a youth from Nabadwip in West Bengal, captures visuals of a servitor climbing to the top of the temple and tyi…Social Media · Puri See the Story

Sacred Swetaganga in Peril: Puri’s Holy Pond Cries for Care

The Swetaganga Pond, one of the revered Panchatirtha (five sacred tanks) of Puri’s Srikhetra, is in a deplorable state, marring its spiritual significance. Believed to offer the same divine merit as bathing in the Ganges, this sacred tank is now overwhelmed by heaps of garbage, slime on its steps, and untreated water, posing risks to […] The post Sacred Swetaganga in Peril: Puri’s Holy Pond Cries for Care appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O…Puri · Puri Read Article

1000 Special Buses To Ply For Puri Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar: Arrangements are being made to run over 1,000 buses to Puri from different parts of the state on the occasion of the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and siblings. This decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur with office bearers of the Odisha Bus Owners’ Association. Cuttack DCP, Puri SP, NHAI officials, and officials from the State Transport Department were present at the mee…Puri · Puri Read Article