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Uttarakhand's Disaster Management Model goes global, wins praise at BRICS meet
India | June 08, 2026 12:26 ISTThe state's disaster management framework, developed over years of dealing with floods, landslides and extreme weather events, was presented as a model that could offer valuable lessons for other disaster-prone regions.
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Jagannath Temple's 'Ratna Bhandar' reopens for inventory on April 8: What past openings revealed
India | April 08, 2026 8:05 ISTThe Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath Temple reopens on April 8, 2026, for inventory of the outer chamber. Historically opened in 1905, 1926, 1978, 1985, and 2024, past openings revealed gold, silver, and precious gems, including rare jewelry, crowns, and ceremonial thrones.
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Bedi Hanuman Temple in Puri: Best time to visit, how to reach, and history
Travel | December 13, 2025 15:05 ISTLocated near the Puri Sea Beach, the Bedi Hanuman Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple is linked to a powerful legend involving Lord Jagannath. Here is everything you need to know before visiting.
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Navratri Ashtami prasad recipe: How to make halwa, puri and kala chana at home
Food | September 30, 2025 8:56 ISTThis Navratri Ashtami, prepare traditional prasad of halwa, puri and kala chana at home with this simple recipe for Kanjak or Kumari Puja.
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Security scare at Puri temple after threatening messages found written on walls | VIDEO
India | August 13, 2025 14:07 ISTPolice have launched a probe after threatening messages were found written on the premises of the Maa Thakurani Temple in Puri city of Odisha.
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Odisha girl set on fire: Supreme Court says ‘we are in shame’, seeks action
India | July 22, 2025 16:55 ISTThe Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep concern over the alleged immolation of a 15-year-old girl in Odisha’s Puri district, calling the incident “shameful” and urging concrete action to protect vulnerable groups like schoolgirls and rural children.
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‘Save me’: Odisha man recounts horror after girl, set on fire, collapsed at his doorstep
India | July 20, 2025 21:33 ISTA 15-year-old girl in Odisha’s Puri district, who was kidnapped and set on fire by three unidentified men, managed to escape and reach a nearby house while still ablaze. The resident, Dukshishyam Senapati, helped douse the flames and alert her family.
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Odisha: Minor girl, set on fire by miscreants, being airlifted to Delhi AIIMS
India | July 20, 2025 16:00 ISTA 15-year-old girl was set on fire by unidentified persons in Odisha's Puri district on Saturday. The girl is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and she is in a critical condition, having suffered 70 per cent burn injuries.
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'Inaction, political patronage': Opposition tears into Odisha govt after minor set on fire in Puri
India | July 19, 2025 18:23 ISTMeanwhile, the victim has been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, said officials, adding that though she has suffered 70 per cent burn injuries, she is able to speak.
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Minor girl set on fire in Odisha's Puri; police launch probe
India | July 19, 2025 15:45 ISTMeanwhile, Congress has criticised the Mohan Charan Majhi-led NJP government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Odisha, saying that such incidents are regularly happening in the state.
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Goodbye to smoky kitchens: 6 tricks for making flawless parathas and puris
Food | July 11, 2025 7:44 ISTWith these easy hacks, you can indulge in preparing your favourite puris and parathas without the inconvenience of a smoky kitchen. Try these tips and cook with ease! A little safety goes a long way.
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Puri stampede exposes Odisha govt's 'incompetence' in ensuring peaceful Rath Yatra: Naveen Patnaik
India | June 29, 2025 13:09 ISTAt least three people were killed and around 50 others injured in the stampede near the temple in the early hours of Sunday.
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Rath Yatra 2025 begins in Puri amid sea of devotees, top-tier security and divine fervour | Videos
India | June 27, 2025 8:59 ISTThe annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri on Friday, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. The temple town has been placed under an extensive security grid with over 10,000 personnel deployed and more than 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras installed across key areas.
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East Coast Railways launches 'ECoR Yatra' app for Rath Yatra in Puri: Know all about it
India | June 24, 2025 18:48 ISTThe app is specially designed to provide comprehensive and real-time information to pilgrims and rail users travelling during the Rath Yatra. This year, the Rath Yatra will begin on June 27, when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, will be taken out of the Puri Jagannath Temple.
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Puri Preps In Full Swing For Grand Rath Yatra Festival Starting June 27
News | June 24, 2025 10:16 ISTFinal preparations for Puri’s grand Rath Yatra are underway as artisans add final touches to the chariots. The nine-day festival begins June 27, drawing lakhs of devotees in a spiritual celebration.
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Narrow escape for Sourav Ganguly's brother, his wife as boat flips in Odisha | Video
India | May 26, 2025 15:49 ISTSourav Ganguly's sister-in-law, Arpita Ganguly, was in shock while lambasting the authorities and the boat carrier for not having as many people on the boat as it can carry. Ganguly thanked the lifeguards for their timely intervention to save them from a mishap.
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Jagannath Dham row: Puri Gajapati opposes use of name for Digha temple, cites hurt to religious sent
West Bengal | May 05, 2025 23:29 ISTPuri’s titular king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deba has opposed the West Bengal government’s reference to the new Digha temple as "Jagannath Dham," arguing that the term is traditionally reserved for the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri.
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Odisha to set up Cable Landing Station in Puri: What is it and how will it benefit people?
India | March 20, 2025 12:15 ISTThe Odisha Cable Landing Station stands as a flagship initiative by the state government, crafted with a forward-looking vision focused on scalability and robust ecosystem development. Puri has been strategically chosen as the site for this project, owing to its advantageous geographic location.
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Korean family tries aloo matar sabji with puri for first time, video goes viral
Trending | January 03, 2025 0:08 ISTIn the clip, an Indian man captures the moment he introduces his in-laws to one of India's authentic delicacies. Watch the video here.
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ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assurance, draws criticism
World | November 11, 2024 12:56 ISTThe incident has sparked strong condemnation from Matru Prasad Mishra, a spokesperson for Puri Govardhan Peeth, who labelled the event a "conspiracy against our religion" and called for a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in India.
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