A man was brutally attacked with swords by two brothers in Puri, Odisha, in connection with an alleged extortion case, leaving him with severe injuries.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has raised objections to the Rath Yatra scheduled for May 23 in Ferozepur, claiming it contradicts traditional timings and guidelines.
Tourists at Odisha’s Astaranga coast were amazed by a rare waterspout resembling an elephant’s trunk, formed amid stormy weather conditions. The phenomenon has drawn significant attention online.
A food safety enforcement drive in Puri resulted in the destruction of 35 kilograms of unsafe food during inspections at roadside stalls and fast-food outlets.
A 31-year-old man has been rearrested in Puri just days after being released on bail for allegedly threatening to bomb the Govardhan Mutt and the upcoming Rath Yatra.
Preparations for the Rath Yatra 2026 are in full swing in Puri with the arrival of sacred woods for chariot construction. The wood will be used for the grand chariots dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
Dilip Ray, the newly elected Rajya Sabha member, visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri to express gratitude after a closely contested election marked by cross-voting.
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