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  BJD MP threatens samadhi for anybody trying to demolish Biju Patnaik memorial in Puri

  Politics | January 05, 2015 20:37 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Maverick Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP from Bhubaneswar Prasanna Patsani has made a controversial remark over a Puri civil judge's order directing officials to demolish the samadhi of former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik build

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  Odisha reporters furious, find Rs 200 cash in press kit at BJD MP's event

  Politics | November 12, 2014 22:13 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Mediapersons today walked out of the press meet of BJD MP Pinaki Mishra after finding cash in their kit.Mishra, who was about to address the media at a hotel in Puri as Chairman of

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  Odisha artist makes Konark temple sand sculpture in London

  World | November 07, 2014 13:11 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik promoted Odisha tourism abroad by creating a sand sculpture of a miniature of Konark sun temple at the World Travel Market in London, the artist said Friday.Pattnaik, who is a

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  Devotees throng Puri as Jagannath return festival begins

  India | July 07, 2014 12:53 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Over four lakh devotees thronged Odisha's temple town of Puri for the Bahuda Yatra or the homecoming festival of Lord Jagannath and two other deities Monday.Large number of people arrived in Puri a day

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  Odisha government promises Puri Shankaracharya's security on Raths

  India | June 29, 2014 12:04 IST

  Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday decided to ensure security of seer Swami Nischalananda Saraswati in the backdrop of a face-off between Daitapati priests and Shankaracharya of Puri over the issue of devotees climbing chariots

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  Security tightened in Puri for peaceful Rath Yatra

  India | June 27, 2014 13:33 IST

  New Delhi: A tight security ring was put in place in Puri in view of Rath Yatra in Puri in order to have peaceful celebration of the world renowned Rath festival of Puri. 104 battalions

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  Sudarshan Pattnaik in sand sculpting World Cup

  India | June 01, 2014 16:49 IST

  New Delhi: Famed sand sculptor Sudarshan Pattnaik is set to participate in the World Cup for Sand sculpting in the United States later this month.  The Odisha-based Pattanik, is the sole participant from India at

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  Puri Rath yatra:Temple to ban chariot-climbing, touching idol

  India | May 12, 2014 22:25 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the ensuing annual Rath Yatra festival, the Jagannath Temple managing committee today asked the Odisha government to stop the practice of devotees climbing atop chariots and touching the Lord.Puri King Gajapati King

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  Odisha minister Maheshwar Mohanty out of danger, bullet removed from chest

  India | February 22, 2014 15:57 IST

  Puri/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Toursim and Culture Minister Maheshwar Mohanty was today operated upon and the bullet lodged in his ribs removed after he was shot at by assailants in his Puri constituency on Friday night.The condition

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  Four lakh devotees watch gold decorations of Lord Jagannath in Puri

  India | November 18, 2013 12:17 IST

  Puri: Over four lakh devotees turned out on Kartik Poornima to watch the gold ornamental decorations of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra. The ceremony went on till late into the night. The

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  Daitapati priests oppose Puri seer's recommendation

  India | November 14, 2013 15:51 IST

  Bhubaneswar: “Daitapati” priests of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri have unanimously decided to oppose the temple administration's decision of not allowing devotees to climb chariots during annual rath yatra.  Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) had

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  Deep depression turns into cyclone Phailin

  India | October 10, 2013 7:30 IST

  Bhubaneswar: After crossing North Andaman Islands, the deep depression over east central Bay of Bengal Wednesday night intensified into cyclonic storm Phailin, while remaining practically stationary at about 950 km from Paradip, the IMD said

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  Four killed in Odisha building collapse

  India | September 08, 2013 10:48 IST

  Bhubaneswar: At least four people, including two minor girls, were killed when a two-storeyed building collapsed Sunday in Odisha's beach town of Puri, police said.The building, believed to be about 100 years old, was in

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  Prez to fast till he offers prayers to Lord Jagannth on Sep 7

  India | September 06, 2013 7:38 IST

  Puri: President Pranab Mukherjee will fast on Saturday till he offers pujas at Sri Jagannth Temple here during his visit to Odisha, official sources said."The President will not eat anything till he offers puja at

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  Nine lakh devotees take part in Jagannath Return Car festival in Puri

  India | July 18, 2013 23:25 IST

  Puri, Jul 18 :  Around nine lakhs devotees thronged Puri  today for the Jagannath Return Car festival (Bahuda Yatra).The deities of Sri Jagannath, elder brother Balabhadra and their sister Devi Subhadra were brought back to

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  Know about the world famous Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri

  India | July 10, 2013 17:32 IST

  New Delhi: “Ratha Yatra” is the colourful festival which draws millions of devotees from various parts of the country and abroad to Puri. Also known as the Car Festival, the Rath Yatra is taking place

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  82 special trains for Puri chariot festival

  India | July 04, 2013 17:47 IST

  Bhubaneswar, July 4: The Indian Railways Thursday announced it would run 82 special trains to handle the rush for the famous Rath Yatra (chariot festival) of Lord Jagannath, beginning at Odisha's beach town of Puri

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  Experts examine lime plaster at Jagannath temple

  India | October 09, 2012 16:54 IST

  Bhubaneswar, Oct 9: An expert team examined lime plaster on different structures inside the complex of the 12th century Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri town, a day after a servitor was hurt when a piece

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  Return car festival in Puri

  India | June 29, 2012 17:27 IST

  Puri, Jun 29 : Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad descended on this pilgrim town today to witness ‘Bahuda Yatra',the return car festival of Lord Jagannath accompanied by his elder brother and

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  Pipili girl's family ready for cremation, demand CBI probe

  India | June 23, 2012 19:59 IST

  Bhubaneswar, Jun 23: Ending controversy over Pipili rape victim's cremation, her family members agreed for it today and went to Puri for the funeral of the dalit girl who died on Friday after remaining in