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Puri: A devotee reportedly died and several others were injured amid heavy crowding during the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri on Thursday while waiting to pull the chariots on the Bada Danda. According to reports, the devotee suffered suffocation and was rushed to the Puri...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court agreed to hear Friday a plea challenging an order of the Orissa High Court which restrained Ele Animations Pvt Ltd from releasing its animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath', scheduled to hit theatres July 17. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India...

Bhubaneswar: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday forecast more rain in several parts of Odisha, including in Puri town where lakhs of devotees are celebrating the annual Rath Yatra, under the influence of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system is very...

New York: The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi - the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament's history - and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain's defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey....

By Banchhanidhi Dey, OP In an age of rapid change, Sasanga remains a quiet sanctuary where history, faith and tradition continue to converge, reminding devotees that Lord Jagannath’s timeless presence transcends generations, binding the past, present and future in an unbroken circle of devotion. Long...

By Mrutyunjay Satpathy, OP A unique Pahandi Bije tradition is observed during Rath Yatra at Chhalia Hill in Subarnapur district where the deities are ceremonially carried 50 metres down the hill before being placed on their chariots. According to Madala Panji and local tradition, Lord...

By Dr Surendra Kumar Mishra Beneath the sacred, ancient city of Puri lies a legendary, unexplored network of subterranean tunnels. Once known as Purushottama Kshetra, this spiritual capital was protected by a labyrinth of secret passages linking the Gajapati royal palace with the iconic Srimandir...

Baripada: The number of tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve has risen to 35, including 19 pseudo-melanistic (black) tigers, according to the latest camera-trap survey conducted by the Forest Department. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden Prem Kumar Jha said the survey...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended greetings to all on the occasion of annual Rath Yatra beginning from Thursday, calling upon devotees visiting the holy town of Puri to celebrate the festival in a disciplined manner while abiding by all rules and...

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Wednesday inaugurated 30 newly constructed public urinal facilities at various locations across the City. The facilities have been opened for use by citizens, commuters, vendors and visitors as part of the civic body’s efforts to provide accessible, clean and convenient...