Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik takes part in rituals to inaugurate Shreemandir Parikrama project in PuriThe Shreemandir Parikrama project aims to enhance the visual appeal and surroundings of the iconic Jagannath Temple. It comes just five day...
17 Jan, 2024, 08.26 PM IST
Puri Jagannath Heritage Corridor project opens for public: 10 things to knowThe 'Shree Mandir Parikrama,' known as the Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project at Odisha's Puri's Lord Jagannath temple, was inaugurated to...
17 Jan, 2024, 03.57 PM IST
Naveen Patnaik writes to PM, urges him to set up airport in PuriPatnaik said the Rath Yatra of Puri is a famous annual event, attracting lakhs of pilgrims from across the world and an airport in the town...
01 Jan, 2021, 03.43 PM IST
Lord Jagannath's Rs 545 crore now stuck in Yes BankThe RBI has capped withdrawals from Yes Bank at Rs 50,000 for the next one month and imposed strict limits on operations after the cash-sta...
06 Mar, 2020, 11.08 PM IST
Puri Shankaracharya says Odisha govt neglecting Lord JagannathThe business of the temple, and its rath yatras, are overseen by the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee which is headed by an IAS of...
25 Dec, 2016, 08.36 PM IST
PMO tracks cracks in Jagannath templeOdisha CM Naveen Patnaik had written to the Centre in March 2016 seeking immediate intervention after cracks were noticed in some columns a...
08 Jul, 2016, 02.48 AM IST
Congress demands white paper on Jagannath Temple condition"The repair work of the Jagamohan has been put on hold just for Rs 2.5 crore. This is really unfortunate for the people of the state," Hari...
19 May, 2016, 10.30 PM IST
Emami group builts Rs 17 crore Jagannath templeDiversified Emami Group has built a Jagannath Temple at Balagopalpur, in Odisha's Balasore district.
28 Nov, 2015, 06.56 PM IST
Accident insurance for devotees, others during Rath JatraExpecting a footfall of about 50 lakh devotees during Lord Jagannath's Rath Jatra, the Odisha Govt has made provision of accident insurance...
14 Jul, 2015, 02.01 PM IST
Congress calls 'dawn-to-dusk' Odisha bandh on June 26Meanwhile, Vishwa Hindu Parishad also condemned mismanagement during Brahma Paribartan ritual and announced staging an agitation tomorrow.
24 Jun, 2015, 03.57 PM IST
Keep Lord Jagannath above politics: Gajapati MaharajExpressing his displeasure over the manner in which the 'Brahma Paribartan' ritual was performed, Gajapati Maharaj of Puri Divyasingha Deb ...
18 Jun, 2015, 11.09 PM IST
- Puri king Divyasingha Deb defends Shankaracharya, says government must resolve issue
After Shankaracharya boycotted Rath Yatra owing to ongoing row over devotees climbing over chariots while performing pujas, Puri king Divya...
30 Jun, 2014, 06.41 PM IST
Jagannath Temple Administration signs MoU with NTPCSJTA signed a MoU with NTPC and CESU for lighting along Grand Road (Bada Danda) and around the temple.
07 Dec, 2013, 11.08 PM IST
Narendra Modi tries to woo Odias, seeks Lord Jagannath's blessingsNarendra Modi today invoked blessings of Lord Jagannath here while lauding the contribution of Odia people for the economic development of ...
16 Jul, 2013, 03.46 PM IST
- US student detained at Jagannath temple
The rituals at the temple came to a standstill after the priests and temple police took the two to the Sinhadwar police station for questio...
28 Dec, 2010, 06.31 PM IST
- Close shave for President Patil as her chopper hits hangar
Pratibha Patil had a miraculous escape on Wednesday her chopper hit a hangar wall.
10 Dec, 2009, 04.51 AM IST
- Car Festival at Puri passes off peacefully
About a million devotees from different parts of the country and abroad on Wednesday witnessed the spectacle of world famous Car festival o...
24 Jun, 2009, 08.07 PM IST