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President Murmu graces 'Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam Samaroh - Kartik
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
President Murmu stated that Pankhraj Saheb Kartik Oraon strengthened tribal consciousness and identity in accordance with the ideals of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
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Bali Jatra UK 2025 Makes History at the House of Lords -- A Two-Day Celebr
Updated : 6 months ago IST
London [UK] / Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 17: Bali Jatra, one of India's most historic and celebrated maritime festivals, was commemorated today at the iconic House of Lords through the Global South Maritime Heritage Summit 2025. Organised by the Odisha Society of United Kingdom (
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Celebrating Odisha's Maritime Legacy: Bali Jatra Arrives at UK Parliament
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
London [UK], October 1: The historic House of Lords, London, will host Bali Jatra UK 2025 on 14th November 2025, marking a landmark occasion that brings one of the world's largest cultural festivals to Britain's corridors of democracy.
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Indra Jatra: Nepal's living deities start five-day tour of city signaling
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The chariots hoisting the three living goddess and god made their way through the sea of devotees who waited for hours to take their blessings and have a sight. It is one of the rarest events where the living goddess and the gods would make a public appearance in the former royal palace befo
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Nepali sexual minorities parade in Kathmandu, commemorate deceased colleag
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hundreds of sexual minorities of Nepal paraded through the alleyways of Kathmandu on Sunday to commemorate their deceased community members from the past year, coinciding with the country's traditional Gai Jatra festival.
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Nepal: Gai Jatra observed to commemorate memory of loved ones
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thousands in Kathmandu dressed as cows took part in the Gai Jatra festival, honoring those who died in the past year. The tradition helps souls reach heaven and includes music, drama, and family offerings. It is mainly observed by Newari and Tharu communities in Nepal.
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14,00 Yaba tablets seized, three arrested in joint operation led by BSF an
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a major success against drug trafficking, the Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Jatrapur Police, seized 14,000 Yaba tablets and arrested three suspected individuals in the Salpokhar area close to the border, a press release from the Tripura CMO informed.
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"Deeply disturbed": Naveen Patnaik on reports of eggs hurled at Ratha Jatr
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Urging prompt action, he called on the Odisha Government and the Ministry of External Affairs to take up the matter with Canadian authorities.
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Odisha: Preparations in full swing for Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Preparations are underway in full swing for the Jagannath Rath Yatra, scheduled to begin on June 27, with the Return Car Festival, or 'Bahuda Jatra', set to take place on July 5.
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Odisha: 4 commandants, 450 officers 70 Platoons Force set to ensure safety
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Preparations are in full swing ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025, which commences on June 27, and the Return Car Festival or 'Bahuda Jatra' falls on July 5. Four commandants, 450 officers and 70 Platoons of the Force are set to ensure safety during the Yatra.
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Nepal's longest-reigning chariot procession of "Red God" ends with showing
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath is observed for at least a month to the four months' end with showing the 'Bhoto', expecting the rightful owner to come and claim it.
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Goa stampede unprecedented, Governor Pillai visits families of deceased
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai said the Shirgaon Jatra stampede was the first of its kind in the state's history. He conveyed condolences from the PM and President, and confirmed financial aid and medical support for victims.
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