Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist, L Eswar Rao, curated eco-friendly chariots of the holy trinity Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra using papers and incense sticks ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra.
Odisha Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, took part in a cleanliness drive in Puri on Saturday, ahead of the start of the annual Shri Jagannath Yatra.
With barely a day left for the commencement for the annual Shri Jagannath Yatra, preparations are in full swing in order to ensure a smooth and safe yatra for the devotees.
The Odisha government reconstituted a committee under the chairmanship of Justice Biswanath Rath to supervise the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee in carrying out the inventorisation of valuables, including pieces of jewellery stored in Ratna Bandar, Shree Jagannath Temple.
Kamlesh Paswan received a warm welcome from people on arriving at his Bansgaon constituency for the first time after becoming Union Minister of State for Rural Development following the Lok Sabha elections.
Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar stated that Rs 1000 crores were released to farmers out of dues worth Rs 1,600 crores. He also alleged that the previous government, led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, had left farmers in the lurch with more than 1600 crores in dues.
The State Finance Minister will present the first budget of the current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government for the financial year 2024-25. Ahead of presenting the state budget, Finance Minister Devda offered prayers at his residence.
In his speech in Lok Sabha on Monday afternoon, during the debate on the motion of thanks on President Draupadi Murmu's address, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. His remarks drew protests from the Treasury benches.
Gujarat Police on Monday organized a meeting of the Lord Jagannath Temple Committee and senior officials of Ahmedabad Police to discuss various aspects of the upcoming 147th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, scheduled for July 7th in Ahmedabad.