News from Puri

Puri district is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Situated along the coast of Bay of Bengal in the state of Odisha. Puri is also known as Jagannath Puri. It is considered as one “Dhaam” among four holy “Dhaam” in India. The holy script of the Skanda Purana describes Puri as the resting place of Lord Vishnu. Apart from this Puri district is famous for its golden sea beach and black pagoda or sun temple of Konark. The famous heritage art village Raghurajpur is in this district, where artisans paint world famous Pattachitra painting. Puri Khaja, Khechuudi, Dalma has its own special flavor.

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal in favour of foreigners’ entry to Puri Jagannath temple
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal in favour of foreigners’ entry to Puri Jagannath temple

Foreign devotees can meet Puri Gajapati, Adi Shankaracharya and servitors. Then, they should not be debarred from meeting Lord Jagannath inside the temple, pointed out Lal.

Woman cricketer Rajashree Swain found dead under mysterious circumstances in Cuttack
Body of woman cricketer Rajashree Swain found hanging in Odisha forest

The woman cricketer has been identified as Rajashree Swain. The young cricketer was part of a 25-member team who was part of a cricket training camp.

Panchayat Executive Officer Prashant Swain
Disrespect to National Flag by Panchayat executive officer in Odisha, arrested

Swain was seen wiping clean the tables and chairs in his office with the Tricolor and the video of the incident went viral among social media users.

Park named after late BJD leader Pradeep Maharathy lying in bad shape
Park named after late BJD leader Pradeep Maharathy lying in bad shape

Maharathy's son Rudra Maharathy inaugurated the park just before panchayat elections.

Puri excise inspector who ‘exposed’ cop-liquor mafia nexus now trapped by Vigilance for graft
Puri excise inspector who ‘exposed’ cop-liquor mafia nexus now trapped by Vigilance for graft

Odisha Vigilance sleuths caught Sanjaya Kumar Panda red-handed for allegedly taking Rs 18,000 bribe from a complainant in order to submit a case diary in a PR case.

30-hr-long ‘Operation Gajaraj’ bears fruit as disoriented tusker safely transported from Puri to Nan
30-hr-long ‘Operation Gajaraj’ bears fruit as disoriented tusker safely transported from Puri to Nandankanan 

The tranquiliser shot was fired at 9.40 am and the elephant lost its sense completely at around 11 am. 

Girl Killed
Odisha shocker: Girl killed, cremated by father, stepmother; sister lodges complaint seeking justice

Ranjita has brought such allegations against her father, stepmother and others as they used to torture her sister Monali and were against her studies and were forcing her to do household work.

Bus Catches Fire
Char dhaam tourist bus from MP catches fire in Odisha’s Puri

As per initial reports, the bus was carrying passengers from Madhya Pradesh on the religious excursion. “We were inside the temple when the bus caught fire,” said an elderly devotee.

Tourists miffed as road in front of Puri Srimandir closed 
Tourists miffed as road in front of Puri Srimandir closed 

Because of this ongoing construction work, tourists and local people coming to the grand road, temple or hospital are experiencing problems. 

Pushya Abhishek rituals of Lord Jagannath in Puri Srimandir today
Pushya Abhishek rituals of Lord Jagannath in Puri Srimandir today

According to puranas, Lord Ram was coroneted on this day after his return from 14 years of exile.  

Puri Srimandir
Ratna Bhandar status issue: SJTA seeks more time to file affidavit in HC

The SJTA has informed the Orissa High Court that it will submit the affidavit by the next hearing. In its previous hearing, the High Court had asked the SJTA to inform through an affidavit regarding various issues, from when the Ratna Bhandar is closed, total assets inside it and its present status.

Girl student's body found hanging inside Jagannath Sanskrit University hostel in Puri
Girl student's body found hanging inside Jagannath Sanskrit University hostel in Puri

After receiving information, Beach Police reached the spot. After recovering the body of the deceased, police have launched an investigation into the matter.

Enforcement Directorate
ED attaches assets worth Rs 1.88 cr of ex-Odisha govt cleaning staffer

The ED initiated an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on the basis of an FIR registered against Jena, the former 'Safei Mohareer' (cleaning assistant), posted in the office of Additional Sub-Collector (settlement) in Puri district by the Vigilance police station, Bhubaneswar, for offences committed under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

From Sambalpur to Puri, this teenager pedals 400km in two days
From Sambalpur to Puri, this teenager pedals 400km in two days

Soumya attributed the feat to his father Narayan Sahu who was following him in bike throughout his journey

Stampede-like situation at Puri Srimandir
Stampede-like situation at Puri Srimandir 'Baisi Pahacha’ leaves 8 girl students injured

According to sources, all the injured are students of Mayurbhanj Hrudanand High School.

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