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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 >
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 >
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, 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 >
NEW DELHI - Three people were killed and more than a dozen hospitalized Sunday following a sudden crowd surge and stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India, local authorities said. "There was a sudden crowd surge of devotees for having a glimpse of the Hindu deities during which a few people either fainted, felt suffocated or complained of breathlessness," said Siddharth Shankar Swain, the top government official in Puri. Recommended Videos Swain told The Associated Press that 15 ...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 >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Following the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, Senior Daitapati servitor (sevayat) of the Puri Jagannath Temple, Ramakrishna Das Mahapatra, on Sunday, expressed his condolences for the victims and urged the administration to ensure proper arrangements for the safety of devotees. "I have heard that some people have died, it is sad news. This has happened for the first time. I appeal to the administration to make good arrangements so that people do n ...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 >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Three people were killed and more than a dozen hospitalized Sunday following a sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India, a senior government official said. "There was a sudden crowd surge of devotees for having a glimpse of the Hindu deities during which few people either fainted, felt suffocated or complained of breathlessness," said Siddharth Shankar Swain, the top government official in Puri. Swain told The Associated Press that 15 people were rushed ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday said that three people died and at least six people sustained injuries near the Gundicha Temple during the ongoing Lord Jagannath Rath Yathra in Puri.. Speaking to ANI over the phone, Odisha Minister Harichandan said, 'It is an unfortunate incident. We are taking note of that. I spoke with the CM this morning. We are taking stringent action. DGP has been sent to the spot. 'Three people have passed away ...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 >
Puri, June 29: Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday said that three people died and at least six people sustained injuries near the Gundicha Temple during the ongoing Lord Jagannath Rath Yathra in Puri. Speaking to ANI over the phone, Odisha Minister Harichandan said, "It is an unfortunate incident. We are taking note of that. I spoke with the CM this morning. We are taking stringent action. DGP has been sent to the spot. "Three people have passed away because of suffocation in ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday said that three people died and at least six people sustained injuries near the Gundicha Temple during the ongoing Lord Jagannath Rath Yathra in Puri.. Speaking to ANI over the phone, Odisha Minister Harichandan said, "It is an unfortunate incident. We are taking note of that. I spoke with the CM this morning. We are taking stringent action. DGP has been sent to the spot. Also Read | Telangana Shocker: ...Read More >
Pipili: A road accident on the Pipili bypass claimed the lives of three young women Saturday. The deceased were students of Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya and residents of Old Town in Bhubaneswar. The trio was travelling on a scooter to Puri to participate in Rath Yatra when the mishap occurred near the Pipili Tarakaja overbridge. The victims were identified as Rimjhim Sahoo, 20, daughter of Ramesh Sahoo of Rath Road, Barik Sahi in Old Town, Bhubaneswar; and sisters Elina Dash, 20, and Kajal Das ...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. Also Read | Tamil Nadu: 8 Indian Fishermen From Rameswaram Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for Allegedly Crossing International Maritime Boundary Line Into SL W ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least three people, including two women, died and 10 others were injured in a stampede during the Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri. The incident occurred around 4.30 a.m. when the three Raths carrying idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Shubhadra were near Shree Gundicha Temple, about three kilometres from Jagannath Temple. As per reports, the holy chariots were at the Gundicha temple, and a large crowd had gathered for a darshan. As the crowd ...Read More >
Imphal, June 29 (UNI) A series of successful operations carried out by Manipur Police and security forces during the last 24 hours led to the arrest of several individuals involved in vehicle theft, insurgent activity, and the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. Police arrested a vehicle lifter identified as Syed Riyaj from his residence at Lilong Chaobok in Thoubal District. The arrest was made under Lilong Police Station. Authorities seized a blue two wheeler without reg ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): On the third day of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, devotees from across the world gathered to witness and participate in the Yatra on Sunday in Puri, Odisha. Witnessing the Yatra, a foreign devotee expressed his happiness, saying it was an emotional moment for foreign devotees. Also Read | Pakistan Suicide Attack: India Rejects Pak Army's Claims on Waziristan Bomb Attack, Says Statement Deserves Contempt. "I am very happy to be here. I had darshan of Lord Jaga ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridg ...Read More >
Kolkata: Rathyatras held across Bengal on Friday with the one at Digha Jagannath temple at its epicentre showcased the non-aggressive tradition of the Hindu religion -- distinct from the Ram Navami processions in Howrah and elsewhere in the state marked with the brandishing of swords and lathis.Across Bengal, the number of chariots swelled this time -- from one or two to six and seven at each place -- and all the rallies recorded huge footfall. This was seen not only at Digha, but at all traditi ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The political slugfest following the gang-rape of a law student inside a college continued Saturday as TMC took pains to distance itself from the "misogynistic remarks" of its own netas, emphasising instead the "quick action taken against the accused". Opposition, however, questioned security for women at workplaces and educational institutes and "promised to stay on the roads"."The remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime were made in their persona ...Read More >
Puri: The sibling deities -- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra -- arrived at their birthplace in Gundicha Temple here on their chariots by 1.10pm on Saturday, after they had stopped at various points along the 3-km Grand Road on Friday due to reported crowd control difficulties. The deities, who granted darshan to devotees atop the chariots near Saradha Bali throughout Saturday, will be taken into the Gundicha Temple's sanctum sanctorum on Sunday evening in the traditional Pahand ...Read More >
Beyond the famed Jagannath Puri, Odisha unveils a wealth of ancient temples, each a testament to the region's rich history and architectural prowess. From the iconic Konark Sun Temple to the serene Mukteshwar Temple, these lesser-known shrines offer a spiritual journey through time.Jagannath Puri is iconic, majestic, and practically one of the major crowd pullers in the region. But Odisha's temple run doesn't stop at Puri's gates. Here, you will find a treasure trove of historical temples that h ...Read More >
Digha: A day after Rath Yatra, the festive fervour continues in Digha as the seaside town is now gearing up to host Ulta Rath or the return journey of the deities from the 'Masir Bari' or the old Jagannath temple. On July 5 -- the Ulta Rath day -- hotels are hoping for fresh tourist influx. Though the deities are currently in Masir Bari, a large queue of devotees visited the newly-constructed Jagannath temple on Saturday. They offered prayers to the stone idol permanently installed there. It is ...Read More >
A delay in pulling the chariot of Lord Jagannath, which only moved a few metres before the day ended, and apparent lapses in crowd management during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri have put the Odisha government in a spot, particularly as it aims to make the event "incident-free" this year. Despite the administration's claim of conducting all rituals on time on Friday, the three chariots couldn't be pulled even half the distance from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple, a distance of around 3 km. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Three persons arrested for the poisoning to death of a tigress and her four cubs have allegedly told forest officials that it was an act of vengeance against the big cats for killing their cattle. The carcasses of the tigress and her cubs were found in the Hoogyam range of Male Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills wildlife sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district earlier this week. Those arrested were identified as Konappa, Madaraju and Nagaraj, residents of Koppa in the vicinity of the sanctuary. " ...Read More >
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