Puri

Puri: A youth reportedly died after falling into an open drain near Market Chhak of Badadanda in Puri on Tuesday. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained. On being alerted, Kumbharpada police have launched an…

Puri: Around 3 kg of brown sugar worth around Rs 3 crore was seized during a raid at Mangalaghat Chhaka in Puri district, informed Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh on Saturday. Reportedly, a team of Baselisahi police carried out the raid and…

Puri: Following hue and cry and the Orissa High Court’s order, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) led by regional director, OBCC, Tata Projects authorities & District Collector reached Puri to inspect Srimandir Heritage Corridor…

Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has made foolproof arrangements for holding the Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath with the participation of devotees. Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath will be held with the…

Puri: Bombs were hurled at the house of an enforcement officer by unidentified miscreants in Puri district. The victim has been identified as K Maharana. The incident has been reported from a spot under Kumbharapada police limits.…

Puri: Here is some good news for the Jagannath devotees as the Puri district administration has decided to allow separate entry to the temple from April 29. The devotees can enter the Jagannath temple through Paschim Dwara (West Gate).…

Puri: The darshan at Puri Srimandir was halted for some time as bloodstains were found near Dukudi Dwara on Monday. Reportedly, a purification bath called Mahasnana of the Holy Trinity was performed as per the rituals of the temple.…

Puri: Vir Vikram Yadav, who was appointed as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, Puri, visited the Holy Trinity's shrine in the Pilgrim town today. Vir Vikram Yadav, incumbent Principal Secretary of the…

Puri: The Puri police on Monday claimed to have cracked the sensational murder case of Jagannath temple servitor Krushna Chandra Pratihari and arrested six persons. “As of now, we have arrested six persons in connection with the murder…

Puri: Tension prevailed at Danduasaipada area in Brahmagiri area in Puri district after a series of bombs were hurled at several houses following a clash post-Holi celebrations on Saturday. There are also reports of firing in the…