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Odisha: Security tightened in Mayurbhanj after Puri Rath Yatra stampede
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Pravat Kumar Mallick, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Baripada, said, "We have intensified security, installed over 100 cameras, and set up three control rooms. Additonally, the police have increased personnel, deployed drones for aerial surveillance, and implemented strict
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Odisha: Second phase of Baripada Rath Yatra begins amid devotion and tradi
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Steeped in devotion and distinguished by tradition, the Baripada Rath Yatra, also known as the Dwitiya Srikhetra in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, began on Saturday, a day after Rath Yatra in Puri.
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"Unfortunate incident": Odisha Law Minister after three die in Puri Rath Y
Updated : 8 months, 3 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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"Why did Women's Commission not go to other places?" asks Bengal minister
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
While speaking to ANI, Bhattacharya raised concerns over the commission's neutrality, saying, ""Why did the Women's Commission not go to other places? Are there no atrocities there? If you have to go, go everywhere. You should go to Manipur, Odisha. It is an independent institution; it shoul
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"VIPs came between god and devotees...those responsible should be investig
Updated : 8 months, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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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Have spoken to CM, he has assured of requisite action: Union Minister Dhar
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"I got to know about this incident in the morning. I have talked to the CM and other officials. The CM (of Odisha) has posted on his 'X' handle regarding this incident. He has taken responsibility for the incident. He has assured to take the requisite actions in this matter," the union minis
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BJP leader Baijayant Panda express grief on Puri stampede, says incident "
Updated : 8 months, 4 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, 4 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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"Negligence, mismanagement...are inexcusable": Cong chief Mallikarjun Khar
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the Odisha government, following the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, claiming three lives on Sunday, with several injured.
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