In Puri, Odisha, authorities are ramping up inspections of khaja production facilities to combat adulteration and ensure food safety as the festive season approaches. Five units have been sealed following recent raids.
Authorities have prohibited sea bathing at Puri beach in Odisha due to hazardous conditions caused by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, prompting safety measures for locals and tourists alike.
A couple was severely injured in a knife attack allegedly motivated by robbery in Kakatpur, Odisha. Local residents intervened, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
The Jagannath Temple in Puri reports substantial financial assets, including ₹1,912 crore in bank deposits and ownership of 60,821 acres of land across India, alongside valuable gold and diamond ornaments.
A 30-year-old woman is in critical condition after her husband allegedly set her ablaze in Puri, Odisha, following a domestic dispute. The accused has been apprehended by the police.
The Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri has installed air conditioning units in the Nata Mandap to improve comfort for devotees during their visits, particularly in hot weather.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has confirmed that the inventory of the Ratna Bhandar will take place on August 31 and September 1, adhering to the state’s approved procedures.
A bomb attack on the residence of a meat trader in Puri’s Gop area occurred late last night, with authorities suspecting a motive rooted in business rivalry.
The Lord Jagannath temple in Puri will be inaccessible to the public for five hours this evening due to the Banakalagi ritual, coinciding with Asadha Sukla Purnima.
Sandhya Darshan is a significant ritual during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, where devotees gather for a final glimpse of the deities before their return journey. This year’s event took place at the Gundicha Temple ahead of the Bahuda Yatra.
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