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"Administrative lapse, callousness": BJD's Mohanty demands resignation of
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Biiju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Lenin Mohanty on Monday lashed out at the "administrative lapse and callousness" of the concerned authorities which led to the stampede during the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra a day earlier on June 29 and demanded the resignation of State Law Minister Prithviraj
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After stampede tragedy, Puri officials assure tightened crowd control and
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Officials said a structured queue system has been implemented for devotees, and senior officials have been deployed both inside and outside the Jagannath Temple to ensure smooth movement and overall safety.
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Odisha: Devotees throng Puri on fourth day of annual Rath Yatra
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On the fourth day of Rath Yatra, devotees gathered in large numbers to witness and be part of the grand event. The Rath Yatra began on June 27 from Jagannath Temple here. July 5 will mark the conclusion of the event, known as 'Bahuda Yatra'.
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Odisha: Three dead, several injured during stampede in Jagannath Rath Yatr
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a tragic turn of events, a stampede during the revered Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri claimed the lives of three devotees and left several others injured.
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Odisha: Pinak Mishra appointed Puri SP, Chanchal Rana new Collector after
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
These changes come in the wake of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's directive for a detailed administrative inquiry to be conducted under the supervision of the Development Commissioner.
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"Unfortunate incident": Odisha Law Minister after three die in Puri Rath Y
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It is an unfortunate incident. Three people have died. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has already ordered an inquiry. He has already spoken about the incident on social media and has personally apologised. He has asked Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania to visit the spot. Actio
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"VIPs came between god and devotees...those responsible should be investig
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks 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 stampede: DCP Vishnu Pati, Commandant Ajay Padhi suspended for negl
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vishnu Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhi have been suspended, following the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, in which at least three people died on Sunday.
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"Tragedy is a serious warning for large events": Rahul Gandhi condoles Pur
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rahul Gandhi stressed that the protection of lives is "paramount" and no lapses in the responsibility are "acceptable".
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Odisha CM announces Rs 25 lakh assistance for families of deceased in Jaga
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks 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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BJP leader Baijayant Panda express grief on Puri stampede, says incident "
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks 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 : 8 months, 2 weeks 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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