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Drive to curb PET bottle waste during Rath Yatra

Puri: The Odisha Development Management Programme (ODMP) has launched a large-scale "Used PET Bottle-Free Rath Yatra" campaign to keep Puri free of discarded plastic bottles during the annual festival. The drive, which began July 15, will continue till July 27 to promote responsible waste collection...

SEC approves Rs 1.77cr heat mitigation project

SEC approves Rs 1.77cr heat mitigation project

Bhubaneswar: The State Executive Committee (SEC) on Disaster Management, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Thursday approved a series of disaster preparedness and climate resilience measures for 2026-27, including a Rs 1.77-crore project to mitigate the impact of extreme heat in Bhubaneswar and Kataka. The...

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Holy Trinity’s chariots halt; journey to resume Friday

Puri: The chariots of the Holy Trinity Nandighosha, Taladhwaja and Darpadalana, came to a halt Thursday after covering part of the Grand Road during the annual Rath Yatra. The remaining journey to the Gundicha Temple will resume Friday. Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja chariot halted at Market...

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Two devotees die, several injured during Puri Rath Yatra

Puri: Two persons reportedly died of suffocation in an alleged stampede-like situation during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, Thursday. Speaking to reporters, a devotee who was present at the spot in Puri said that near Marichikund Square, either the rope barricade of the...

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Chariots roll through Puri amid fervent devotion

Puri: The chariots of Lords Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra began rolling, marking the much-awaited moment as the deities set out to meet their devotees. Braving the rain, thousands of devotees pulled the chariots with immense devotion. Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja was the first to roll...

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Sasanga’s 878-year bond with the Lord

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...

 

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