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"VIPs came between god and devotees...those responsible should be investig
Updated : 9 months ago IST
"There was a large crowd this time, but the chariot of Lord Jagannath was not moving forward, and not enough efforts were made to move the chariot. In the night, an event was supposed to happen, but there were lapses in the arrangements there, too. If we see that Rath Yatra must be devotee-c
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Odisha CM announces Rs 25 lakh assistance for families of deceased in Jaga
Updated : 9 months ago IST
According to a press note by the Odisha CMO, the incident occurred during the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, as overcrowding led to the unfortunate demise of three devotees. Expressing deep sorrow, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh f
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Kanwar devotees to receive grand welcome in Delhi, says Minister Kapil Mis
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Delhi's Art, Culture, and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Sunday announced that the Delhi government has made extensive arrangements to ensure a grand welcome for Kanwar Yatris, while highlighting the various initiatives taken to ensure a smooth journey for the devotees.
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BJP leader Baijayant Panda express grief on Puri stampede, says incident "
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Baijayant Panda on Sunday expressed grief over the Puri stampede and mourned the death of devotees in the incident.
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Puri Stampede: Odisha DGP Khurania says investigation underway
Updated : 9 months ago IST
"As you can see, a large number of devotees have gathered, and a large number of people are coming. This is more than in previous years. The incident that happened in the morning is being investigated. All the facts will come out as to why this happened," DGP YB Khurania told ANI.
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Puri Jagannath Temple Senior Daitapati servitor calls for better arrangeme
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Following the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, Senior Daitapati servitor (sevayat) of the Puri Jagannath Temple, Ramakrishna Das Mahapatra, on Sunday, expressed condolences for the victims and urged the administration to make good arrangements for the devotees.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra Stampede: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi apologises to
Updated : 9 months ago IST
This negligence is unforgivable. An immediate investigation into the security lapse will be conducted, and I have directed that necessary steps be taken to initiate exemplary action against those responsible," Majhi said.
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Puri: Devotees from across world participates in Jagannath Rath Yatra on d
Updated : 9 months ago IST
On the third day of the Jagannath Rath Yatra , devotees from across the world gathered to witness and be a part of the Yatra on Sunday, in Puri, Odisha.
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Odisha: Reliance Foundation serves meals to devotees, police personnel dur
Updated : 9 months ago IST
As people participate in the second day of Jagannath Rath yatra today, on June 28, Reliance Foundation has set up stalls under its 'We Care' initiative to serve meals to devotees and Police personnel. Meals will be served during the Shree Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri.
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Puri Rath Yatra: AI-based CCTV cameras enhance security, traffic managemen
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Speaking on the matter, Additional Director General of Police (Traffic), Dayal Gangwar, highlighted the significance of this technology in maintaining order and safety of devotees coming from cities, including Bhubaneswar and Konark.
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Puri: Devotees continue to gather in large numbers to witness Lord Jaganna
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A devotee from West Africa, who had travelled to Puri for the Rath Yatra, expressed her joy at getting the opportunity to have "darshan" of Lord Jagannath on Friday. She also hoped for a chance to pull the Lord's chariot.
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Devotees from across the globe gather in Puri to witness Rath Yatra
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Today, June 28, marks the second day of the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra. As part of the tradition, the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are being pulled towards the Gundicha Temple, where the deities will rest for nine days before returning to the Jagannath Temple. Devotees from ac
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