Tag: Puri

Woman gang-raped in front of husband in Odisha’s Brahmagiri; one arrested
Woman gang-raped in front of husband in Odisha’s Brahmagiri; one arrested

The victim alleged that Trinath called her husband from her house to the mango orchard. The accused gave her husband liquor before attacking him by tying up his hand and legs. It was around 10.30 pm in the night and when her husband screamed for help, she rushed to the spot.

  • Saturday, 17 February 2024
Puri-Ayodhya special train in July: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 
Puri-Ayodhya special train in July: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 

A special train will soon roll between the two pilgrim cities of Puri and Ayodhya. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday informed this on the sidelines of an ROB foundation stone laying ceremony in Puri. 

  • Thursday, 15 February 2024
Puri Srimandir
Despite restrictions, another drone footage of Srimandir aerial view surfaces

While the video fetched a huge number of likes and views on the youth’s social media handle, a complaint has been filed at Singhadwar Police Station in this regard.

  • Monday, 12 February 2024
Holy Trinity of Puri Srimandir to be adorned with ‘Padma Besha’ today
Holy Trinity of Puri Srimandir to be adorned with ‘Padma Besha’ today

Rana servitors have prepared beautiful ornaments like ‘Padmapakhuda, ‘Hansa’, Karapallaba’ to be used in the attractive attire of the deities. Singhari servitors will adorn the deities with ornaments as part of ‘Padma Besha’.

  • Saturday, 10 February 2024
Brown sugar worth Rs 50L seized in Puri, two peddlers arrested 
Brown sugar worth Rs 50L seized in Puri, two peddlers arrested 

Puri SP Pinak Mishra said, “We will investigate their forward and backward linkage -- who others are involved in it and from where the two were procuring the banned substance. Their distribution network is under scanner. The two will be thoroughly interrogated.”

  • Wednesday, 07 February 2024
Key meeting of Puri Srimandir administration held on almanac preparation
Key meeting of Puri Srimandir administration held on almanac preparation

The deliberations in the meeting centered on preparing an error-free calendar for the coming Odia year with accurate astrological calculations to determine the days and timings of the upcoming festivals and rituals. 

  • Wednesday, 07 February 2024
School, anganwadi centre function sans own buildings
School, anganwadi centre function sans own buildings in Puri

These government-run institutions are reportedly functioning from the panchayat office building.

  • Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Cracked portion of Puri Srimandir’s ‘pabhag moulding’ to be replaced soon: ASI
Cracked portion of Puri Srimandir’s ‘pabhag moulding’ to be replaced soon: ASI

Speaking to the media, ASI superintendent (Puri Circle), DB Garnayak said that the crack was an outcome of cabling and pipeline laid on the structure. “The crack has been inspected and the crack-ridden part will be replaced with a new stone structure in two or four days. Its design has been made,” he informed.  

  • Monday, 05 February 2024
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'Lord Jagannath should not be left fasting:' Devotees resent delay in Puri temple rituals

Saroj Mohanty, a resident of Kendrapara said, “Crores of Odias who love Lord Jagannath are hurt by daily rituals of Srimandir getting affected often. Why is this happening again and again? The matter should be investigated. Those responsible for this should be punished."

  • Monday, 05 February 2024
Arpan Rath collecting rice from people for inauguration of Srimandir Parikrama project
Lord Jagannath devotees express resentment over uncertainty in use of rice collected through Arpan Rath initiative

Under such circumstances, several devotees of Lord Jagannath have alleged that the State government has duped them by playing with their emotions. 

  • Friday, 02 February 2024
Road peeled off within 15 days of construction in Puri
Road peeled off within 15 days of construction in Puri; stern action demanded against contractor, engineer

The villagers have demanded immediate reconstruction of the road and stern action against the contractor and the engineer for poor-quality work.

  • Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Puri Srimandir
Rice and betel nuts collected through Arpan Rath will be used for Lord Jagannath’s service, says senior servitor

As per the Secretary of Suara Mahasuara Nijoga Narayan Mahasuara, the rice and betel nuts collected through Arpan Rath will be used in the service of Lord Jagannath at Puri Srimandir.

  • Friday, 19 January 2024
Puri Srimandir Parikrama project: Displaced people go uninvited! 
Puri Srimandir Parikrama project: Displaced people go uninvited! 

Chittaranjan Jena displaced by the project said, "We were told that identity cards will be issued to us. Besides, there will be information plaques where the names of oustees will be engraved. That did not happen. They did not even think it wise to at least give an invitation card on this auspicious occasion.”    

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Stage set for inauguration of Srimadir Parikrama project tomorrow
Stage set for inauguration of Srimandir Parikrama project tomorrow

On the second day of the Yajna today, rituals like Panchakarma, Shala Prabesh, and sprinkling of sacred water on the new structures were held. The recital of four Vedas was carried out like the previous day. 

  • Tuesday, 16 January 2024
Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa: Puri reverberates with Vedic mantras as Maha Yajna kicks off
Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa: Puri reverberates with Vedic mantras as Maha Yajna kicks off

The Rigveda is being recited in front of Sighadwar; the Samaveda in front of the Paschimadwar; the Yajurveda in front of Uttaradwar and the Atharvaveda in front of Dakshinadwar.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
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