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Puri Jagannath Temple Senior Daitapati servitor calls for better arrangeme
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks 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 : 8 months, 4 weeks 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: Odisha DGP rushes to Gundicha Temple, assess situation after stamped
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania rushed to the Gundicha Temple to assess the situation after the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, which claimed three lives.
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Puri stampede: Congress leader Rama Chandra Kadam blames state govt for mi
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"We offer our heartfelt tributes to the departed soul and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We urge the state to take immediate action and uphold the dignity of the sacred Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath," Kadam said in a post on X.
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BJD chief Naveen Patnaik condoles Puri stampede victims; says Odisha Govt'
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"While I refrain from accusing the government of criminal negligence, their blatant callousness has undeniably contributed to this tragedy. I urge the government to implement urgent corrective measures to ensure the smooth conduct of Adapa Bije, Bahuda, Suna Besha, and other key Rath Yatr
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3 dead due to suffocation, at least 6 injured during Jagannath Rath Yatra
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Three people have passed away because of suffocation in the huge gathering. Six to seven people are injured. I am moving to Puri. I am monitoring the situation over the phone. We are trying our best to manage the crowd. Additional police have been deployed. The reasons for the incident a
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Odisha: Stampede at Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri; at least 3 feared dead,
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A stampede has been reported during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Sunday.
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Puri: Devotees from across world participates in Jagannath Rath Yatra on d
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks 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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Dharmendra Pradhan vows to achieve net-zero India by 2070, takes part in '
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
While speaking to ANI, Pradhan stated that the plantation of trees under this initiative increased hope for nature, fulfilled the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and was also a significant step towards making India a net-zero country by 2070.
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Odisha: Reliance Foundation serves meals to devotees, police personnel dur
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks 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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Naveen Patnaik raises concerns over "inordinate delay" in pulling Nandigho
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Taking to 'X', the Biju Janata Dal chief stated that he doesn't want to "point fingers or blame" the administration for the delay in pulling the Nandighosha chariot, but it is "impossible" to "voice" deep concern and anguish on how the things unfolded during the most sacred event in Odish
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Puri: Devotees continue to gather in large numbers to witness Lord Jaganna
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks 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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