Tag: Tight Security

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Devotees throng Puri Srimandir as ‘Panchuka’ begins

Puri: Thousands of devotees from across the State thronged Puri Srimandir to have a darshan of the holy trinity on the occasion of Panchuka (last five days of the holy month of Kartika) which began today. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has made elaborate arrangements for smooth conduct of rituals and hassle-free darshan of […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj today

Bhubaneswar: Tight security arrangements have been made for Rukuna Rath, the annual chariot festival of Lord Lingaraj on the occasion of Ashokastami. The temple administration has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the rituals which began at 4 am on Saturday. As per the schedule, the deities of the temple would be taken […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
China beefs up security on border with India

Beijing: China has stepped up security on its border with India, North Korea and Myanmar ahead of the key Communist Party Congress next month. The once-in-a-five-year meet is China’s most important political event. The authorities would not like to risk any event which disrupts the meeting where Chinese President Xi Jinping will get a second […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Re-polling begins at 34 booths across Odisha amid tight security

Bhubaneswar: Following directions from the Election Commisison of India (ECI), re-polling began in 34 booths amid tight security arrangements across Odisha today. Taking cognisance of irregularities and incidents of violence in 34 booths during third and fourth phase of polls held on April 23 and April 29 respectively, Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) had recommended […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath tomorrow, security tightened in Shreekhetra

Puri: The month-long Rath Yatra festivities of Lord Jagannath will begin with the Deba Snana Purnima tomorrow. As per rituals, the Holy Trinity will be taken out of the Srimandir on ‘dhadi pahandi’ and moved to the Snana Mandap (bathing altar) where they will be bathed with 108 pots of perfumed water. According to detail […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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India-West Indies ODI: Full House At Barabati As Cricket Fever Grips Odisha

Cuttack: Thousands of cricket fans from across the country assembled at the Barabati stadium for the crucial India-West Indies ODI. Braving the early morning chill and overcast weather conditions, fans thronged the stadium to witness a great game of cricket. As per scheduled, the gates of Barabati stadium were opened at 10 AM. After thorough frisking, fans […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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