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Puri : Three persons, including two women, were killed and over 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri early Sunday during a ceremony related to the ongoing Rath Yatra festivities, officials said. The incident took place around 4.20 am when thousands of devotees had gathered near the chariots parked in front of the temple, they said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital where the condition of six people is stated to be critical. The Gundicha ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: At a time when most were asleep, a small corner in Puri was awake to the sounds of cymbals and gongs and chants of 'Jai Jagannath'. As nearly 20,000 devotees jostled for space at 4 am for a glimpse of the sibling deities, a stampede broke out, killing three and leaving scores injured.The devotees had gathered for a darshan of the deities atop the chariots outside Gundicha Temple on Sunday, the third day of Rath Yatra. But the chants soon turned into cries of despair as devotees rush ...Read More >
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): The Mayurbhanj district administration has intensified security and surveillance measures following the stampede during Rath Yatra in Puri on Sunday morning, which left three people dead and several others injured. Speaking to ANI, Pravat Kumar Mallick, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Baripada, said, 'We have intensified security, installed over 100 cameras, and set up three control rooms. Additonally, the police have increased personnel, deployed dron ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Following the tragic stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri that claimed three lives and left several injured, the Odisha government has transferred the Puri Superintendent of Police and Collector. Pinak Mishra has been appointed as the new SP of Puri, while Chanchal Rana replaces Siddharth Shankar Swain as the new Collector. These changes come in the wake of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's directive for a detailed administrative inquiry to b ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): In a tragic turn of events, a stampede during the revered Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri claimed the lives of three devotees and left several others injured. The news of the loss of lives sparked a wave of condolences from across the political spectrum. Leaders expressed deep sorrow over the incident, acknowledging the devotion of the victims and urging authorities to ensure stricter crowd control mechanisms in future. Also Read | 'Misrepresented': Indi ...Read More >
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): The Mayurbhanj district administration has intensified security and surveillance measures following the stampede during Rath Yatra in Puri on Sunday morning, which left three people dead and several others injured. Speaking to ANI, Pravat Kumar Mallick, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Baripada, said, "We have intensified security, installed over 100 cameras, and set up three control rooms. Additonally, the police have increased personnel, deployed dron ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 29 (PTI) Three persons, including two women, were killed and over 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri early Sunday during a ceremony related to the ongoing Rath Yatra festivities, officials said. The incident took place around 4.20 am when thousands of devotees had gathered near the chariots parked in front of the temple, they said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital where the condition of six people is stated to be critical. T ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 29 (PTI) Hours after the tragic stampede that claimed three lives and left over 50 injured near the Shree Gundicha Temple here, devotees gathered with renewed devotion to witness the sacred 'Pahandi Bije' of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra on Sunday. The ritual, known as 'Adapa Mandap Bije', holds immense significance in Jagannath culture. During this ritual, the sibling deities are ceremonially taken in a grand procession to the Shree Gundicha Temple. The temple, ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday described the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri that left at least three people dead as an 'unfortunate incident.' He said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered an inquiry and assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible. 'It is an unfortunate incident. Three people have died. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has already ordered an inquiry. He has already sp ...Read More >
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): The second phase of the Baripada Rath Yatra in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district resumed on Sunday, drawing thousands of devotees to the streets as the sacred chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath continued their journey. Steeped in devotion and distinguished by tradition, the Baripada Rath Yatra, also known as the Dwitiya Srikhetra in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, began on Saturday, a day after Rath Yatra in Puri. Also Read | ...Read More >
Puri: At least three persons, including two women, were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri Sunday morning during a ceremony related to the ongoing Rath Yatra festivities, officials said. The incident took place around 4.20am when thousands of devotees had gathered near the chariots parked in front of the temple, they said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, and the condition of six people is stated to be critical. The ...Read More >
PATNA: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday claimed that the ruling NDA in Bihar was "on its way out", and the new government in the state led by the Mahagathbandhan will "consign to dustbin" the Waqf Act brought by the Narendra Modi dispensation at the Centre. The young leader addressed a 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' rally, held at the historical Gandhi Maidan here, where leaders from various political parties had turned up, wearing black bands as a mark of protest. The former deputy chief m ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat forest department started an inquiry on Saturday after a video of a man repeatedly beating a female elephant in Ahmedabad was widely shared on social media platforms, including X. The 43-second footage of the person, reportedly a mahout (handler), striking the elephant around 19 times with a stick has sparked widespread outrage among citizens, including animal welfare advocates. The forest department has begun an inquiry into the alleged animal abuse case, an official sa ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (UNI) With the tragic death of three devotees and at least fifty others injured in a stampede near Sri Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri during Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra during wee hours on Sunday sparking shock waves across the state and exposing the gaping holes in the efficiency of government machinery, Odisha Chief Minister has issued a statement tending apology and ordered an administrative inquiry and suspended two police officers of Superintendent of Police rank. The ...Read More >
Puri/Bhubaneswar: Hours after three devotees died while many sustained injuries during Rath Yatra when the darshan of Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra opened early on Saturday morning near Gundicha Temple in Puri, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi apologised to Jagannath lovers for the incident. Taking to X, the Chief Minister stated, "I personally and my government apologise to all the Jagannath lovers for the incident that occurred due to the stampede among the devotees due t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (UNI) With the tragic death of three devotees and at least fifty others injured in a stampede near Sri Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri during Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra during wee hours on Sunday sparking shock waves across the state and exposing the gaping holes in the efficiency of government machinery, Odisha Chief Minister has issued a statement tending apology and ordered an administrative inquiry and suspended two police officers of Superintendent of Police rank. The ...Read More >
Puri Temple Stampede: At least three devotees were killed in a stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra early Sunday morning. Following the incident, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered the suspension of two senior police officers and the transfer of key district officials. The stampede occurred around 4 a.m. when a large number of devotees gathered near the temple to witness the unveiling of the three deities on their chariots. Chaos reported ...Read More >
Puri Stampede: Following the tragic stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced Rs. 25 lakh in financial assistance for the bereaved families. Furthermore, Odisha Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vishnu Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhi have been suspended, following the incident in which at least three people died and several were injured. The mishap occurred early morning on Sunday near the Gundicha Temple in Puri. According ...Read More >
Puri: At least three persons, including two women, were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple during Odisha's Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra on Sunday morning, June 29, officials said. The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, and the condition of six people is critical, he said. " ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced a financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri. According to a press note by the Odisha CMO, the incident occurred during the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, as overcrowding led to the unfortunate demise of three devotees. Expressing deep sorrow, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi anno ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced a financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri. According to a press note by the Odisha CMO, the incident occurred during the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, as overcrowding led to the unfortunate demise of three devotees. Expressing deep sorrow, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi anno ...Read More >
Puri: After erving lakhs of people during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Reliance has launched multi-pronged efforts to enrich the experience of devotees in Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri, the business group said in a statement. On the first day of the Rath Yatra on Friday, the company distributed hot meals to about one lakh devotees through its 'Anna Seva', and the service will continue till July 8 on 'Naladri Bije', the day on which Lord Jagannath and his siblings will return to the 1 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Friday asserted that owing to the blessings of Lord Jagannath, the Rath Yatra was held in Puri without any major incidents or disruptions this year. "No major incidents occurred during this year's Rath Yatra, which is the biggest blessing of Lord Jagannath on all of us. The devotees may have faced some minor problems but no major incidents or disruptions had taken place," said the Law Minister. On Friday, barring some minor delays during the ...Read More >
Puri: Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Saturday said he feels blessed to have had the privilege of witnessing the divine Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Gautam Adani, along with his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, participated in the annual Rath Yatra in Puri. The Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of India's most revered religious festivals. In a post on X social media platform, the billionaire industrialist said that "seeing the Lord Himself among devotees is an experience ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 29 (PTI) At least three persons, including two women, were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri on Sunday morning, officials said. The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, and the condition of six people is critical, he said. "Out of the 50 injured ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today said that he and his government personally apologize to all devotees of Lord Jagannath for the tragic incident that occurred due to the intense excitement and overcrowding among the pilgrims. Three devotees -- two women and a 70-year-old man -- lost their lives, while six others were injured in a stampede near Saradhabali early this morning. The tragedy took place as a massive crowd had gathered to have a glimpse (darsh ...Read More >
Jaipur: Two workers died while five others are feared trapped after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, some labourers were filling a 10-foot-deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in. Twelve workers got trapped under the soil. Upon hearing the cries, other labourers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediat ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former minister Prasad Harichandan has demanded a judicial inquiry by the sitting District Judge of Puri to investigate the alleged chaos and mismanagement during this year's Rath Yatra in temple town Puri . Harichandan said the judicial inquiry should be announced within ten days after Niladri Bije, along with appropriate action against those responsible. He pointed out that for the first time in 53 years, the chariot pulling was synchroni ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has apologised and sought forgiveness from devotees, following a stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, in which at least three people died. He further directed the authorities to initiate action against those responsible. Posting on social media platform X, Chief Minister Majhi said, "Due to the intense eagerness among devotees to have a glimpse of Mahaprabhu at Sharadhabali, an unfortunate incident occur ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): At least three people have reportedly died in a stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha on Sunday. According to Odisha local media reports, several people have also sustained injuries and further details are awaited in the incident that took place this morning near the Gundicha Temple. Visuals from the postmortem centre in Puri showed families of victims gathered outside the facility. A man who lost his wife in the stampede said, 'When th ...Read More >
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