Tag: Puri

Puri:Jana Jagaran Manch, a social organisation has launched a signature campaign demanding urgent measures towards the construction of a rail over-bridge at Matiapada railway crossing on the Puri-Konark National Highway in Puri. The rail over-bridge is a long-standing demand of the locals as they have been facing problems due to acute traffic congestion particularly during […]

Bhubaneswar: Prarthana television channel’s ‘Chal Khetra Jiba’ programme organised to promote Jagannath culture concluded today. Many devotees, artistes and people from other walks of life were part of the event during which a chariot of lord Jagannath went all around the pilgrim town of Puri. On the occasion, many devotees performed traditional dance and later […]

Puri: Office bearers of the Puri Stamp Vendors’ Association locked up the Puri sub-Registrar office today opposing introduction of e-stamping facility. As per allegations, due to the e-stamping facility, business of stamp paper vendors has been adversely affected due to which it is becoming difficult for them to sustain their livelihood. The association further stated […]

Puri: During her visit to Puri, Priya Hingorani, the assisting counsel to amicus curiae Ranjit Kumar, today held discussions with chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and other senior administrative officials in connection with Srimandir reforms. SJTA chief administrator Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra informed that discussions were held on Supreme Court’s suggested reforms. “We […]

Bhubaneswar: The sub-registrar of Gop in Puri district landed in trouble after a woman filed a complaint at Khandagiri Police Station today accusing him of sending lewd and abusive messages. As per allegations, Prabhat Tarai, the Sub-Registrar of Gop, had allegedly sent the messages on social media. Sources said the woman used to be a […]

Puri: Carcass of a dolphin belonging to the rare Irrawaddy species was found floating near Ghatapenta in Chilika Lake today. While the reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained, large number of people in the area gathered to see the carcass of the dolphin. As per latest reports, the officials of the Forest […]

Puri: Concerns being raised on the safety of spotted deer which are found in large numbers in Balukhand sanctuary on Puri-Konark road. Due to depleting pastures and supplementary feed, the spotted deer are straying into human habitation and facing accidents, alleged locals. One spotted deer died after falling into a drain today whereas recently, another […]

Puri: A youth was arrested by Astaranga Police in Puri district while he was on his way to get married based on a complaint lodged against him for maintaining physical relations with a minor girl on the pretext of marriage. The police arrested the youth along with his father, while he was on his way […]

Puri: The body of an undertrial prisoner was found hanging at the Puri District Jail today. As per police sources, the deceased identified as Sheikh Akbar Mehmood of Saradhapur in Khurda district allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside the toilet. “After having lunch, Mehmood went to the toilet where he hung himself with a […]

Puri: Even as two years have elapsed since the extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ left a trail a of destruction in several coastal areas of Odisha especially Puri district where…

Puri: The Puri district police today rescued a minor girl who was allegedly kidnapped by a minor boy under the Town police limits last year. Interestingly, the girl was rescued from her matriculation examination centre after she finished her final exams today. As per reports, based on a complaint filed by family members of the […]

Puri: With an aim to tackle traffic congestion outside the Srimandir and ensure hassle free entry of devotees into the 12th century shrine, the Puri district administration has declared the premises of Singhadwara (Lion’s Gate) of the temple as no parking. Initiating efforts in this regard, the officials of the district administration have begun eviction […]

Puri: Police have nabbed notorious criminal Rashmi Ranjan Panda alias Gundu Panda after an encounter near Siddhamahabir area of Puri in the wee hours today. A special team of police chased and injured Gundu by shooting bullets on both his legs during an exchange of fire. Later, he was admitted to Puri district headquarters hospital. […]

Puri: Amid concerns that the pilgrim city of Puri and Brahmagiri area have turned into a haven for miscreants and bike theft gangs, Puri Police today busted a bike lifting racket which was active in the area and was allegedly involved in many theft cases. As per reports, Police have arrested eight persons and seized […]

Bhubaneswar: The twin-city Commissionerate Police is yet to track Cuttack-based businessman Vishal Sundarka, who mysteriously went missing in Puri around a week ago. Police have found no clues over the reason behind his disappearance and is investigating whether he had any business or family disputes, illicit relationship or there was a conspiracy. Though police suspect […]