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.
Residents feared the Marine Drive alone could be swallowed by the Bay if nothing important is done in this regard.
As per IMD, the system is likely to move nearly northwestwards across Madhya Pradesh during next 48 hours.
Not a single complaint has been registered against the vehicle owners.
Historical records proving Maharaja Ranjit’s wish are till today preserved by Puri servitor
A shocking incident of a bull being kept tied with a log around its neck has been reported from a village in Puri.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued heavy rainfall alert for several districts in Odisha.
The administration is eyeing to make that stretch of 1.5 kms of road wide by 40 feet. In fact, it has been alleged that the district administration has not discussed with all the stakeholders whose shops will be demolished in the project and took a unanimous decision by consulting some influential personalities.
Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, a low pressure area is likely to form over West-central Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. The Met department has issued yellow warning for many districts of Odisha over the period of next 5 days.
The trio was returning from a funeral from Swargadwar in Puri when they hit a coal-laden truck on the Puri-Bhubaneswar Jagannath sadak. While two including the constable died on the spot, the injured was rushed to Capital hospital in Bhubaneswar for treatment.
The villagers of Chandradeipur pachayat in Pipli block of the Puri district have been facing the ire of red ants for last two months. Lakhs of menacing red ants invade the houses and enter all possible places, making life miserable for the locals
Regional Met Centre of the IMD in Bhubaneswar today said that heavy rainfall will continue to lash one or two places in several districts of Odisha in the next 4 to 5 days.
During the journey, they exchanged mobile numbers. Later, they developed a relationship which ended in their marriage at Batamangala temple.
Petrol is being sold at Rs 103.19 and Rs 103.28 in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack respectively on Friday. While diesel price in Bhubaneswar is Rs 94.76, in Cuttack the fuel's rate is Rs 94.58.
The court heard two separate petitions on Srimandir Jagamohan and Konark temple on Tuesday after a gap of two years.
Several parts of north Odisha, north interior and south coastal experienced moderate rain/thundershower in the past 24 hours.
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