Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IANS) There was a furore in Odisha over the sale of a doormat featuring Lord Jagannath’s image on a Chinese e-commerce platform, with several people across the social and political spectrum condemning the act. Senior BJP leader and Kendrapara MP, Baijayant Panda, on Wednesday condemned the sale … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, July 9: Senior servitors and locals on Wednesday raised serious objections over the serious security lapses at the famous Puri Jagannath Temple as some unknown persons were seen entering the 12th-century shrine, scaling the Meghanada Pacheri, the outer boundary wall of the temple, during the just concluded Rath Yatra. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, on Monday announced the completion of the repair and restoration work of Ratna Bhandar or treasure trove of the 12th-century shrine at Puri. “We want to inform you that the repair and restoration work of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The Odisha Administrative Service Association (OASA) on Wednesday announced that the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers will continue to be on mass leave until the government fulfils their demands which include the arrest of BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan, prime accused behind the attack on Ratnakar Sahoo, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday called on the administrative and other concerned officials to discharge their duties during the upcoming rituals for the Rath Yatra efficiently, not as mere officials, but as humble servants of Lord Jagannath. After chairing a high-level review meeting … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) Following the stampede in Odisha’s Puri that claimed the lives of three pilgrims, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended an apology to the devotees of Lord Jagannath on Sunday and ordered an immediate investigation into the security lapses. “Personally, I and my government seek forgiveness from … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) At least three people, including two women, died and 10 others were injured in a stampede during the Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri. The incident occurred around 4.30 a.m. when the three Raths carrying idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Shubhadra were near … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Puri, June 28 (IANS) Industrialist Gautam Adani, along with his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, on Saturday, participated in the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri. The Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of India’s most revered religious festivals. The Adani family joined the sea of devotees gathered … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) While the Jagannath Yatra is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, the capital city of Delhi emerged as a centre of spiritual and cultural vibrancy as thousands of devotees gathered for the grand procession at the Shri Jagannath Temple in Jhilmil Colony’s Vishwakarma Nagar, North … Read more