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Youth Arrested for Fatal Attack on Woman in Kakatpur, Puri

Migrant Worker Dies After Wall Collapse at Puri Lodge Construction Site

May 16, 2026 / District Administration

A migrant worker tragically lost his life when a wall collapsed at an under-construction lodge in Puri. The incident has caused distress in the local community, highlighting the risks faced […]

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New Bronze-Covered Door to Be Installed at Puri Jagannath Temple’s North Gate

New Bronze-Covered Door to Be Installed at Puri Jagannath Temple’s North Gate

May 16, 2026 / Srimandir Updates

The Puri Jagannath temple is set to receive a new door for its north gate, also known as the elephant gate. This door, crafted from Burmese wood and covered with

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Sudarsan Patnaik Creates Stunning Sand Sculpture at Puri Beach to Celebrate Sabitri Brata

Sudarsan Patnaik Creates Stunning Sand Sculpture at Puri Beach to Celebrate Sabitri Brata

May 16, 2026 / Puri Beach & Tourism

Puri witnessed a remarkable display of artistry as renowned sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik crafted an intricate sand sculpture on the beach to honor the sacred festival of Sabitri Brata. The

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Youth Arrested for Fatal Attack on Woman in Kakatpur, Puri

Youth Arrested for Fatal Attack on Woman in Kakatpur, Puri

May 16, 2026 / District Administration

A young man has been taken into custody for allegedly killing a woman in the Shankareswar area under Kakatpur police jurisdiction in Puri district. The victim, identified as Lili Priya

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Devotees Observe Sabitri Amavasya with Rituals at Puri Jagannath Temple; Bhitara Chandan Yatra in Progress

Devotees Observe Sabitri Amavasya with Rituals at Puri Jagannath Temple; Bhitara Chandan Yatra in Progress

May 16, 2026 / Srimandir Updates

Special religious ceremonies are underway at the Puri Jagannath Temple on the occasion of Sabitri Amavasya. Married women have gathered at the temple to pray for the health and longevity

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ISKCON’s Early Rath Yatra in Florida Draws Criticism from Jagannath Devotees

ISKCON’s Early Rath Yatra in Florida Draws Criticism from Jagannath Devotees

May 16, 2026 / Rath Yatra Updates

A controversy has emerged over ISKCON’s plan to hold the Rath Yatra in Florida ahead of the traditional tithi observed in Puri for Lord Jagannath’s annual festival. The event is

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Elderly Couple in Puri Rescued from Years of Abuse by Sons and Daughters-in-Law

Elderly Couple in Puri Rescued from Years of Abuse by Sons and Daughters-in-Law

May 16, 2026 / Traffic & Transport

In Puri, an elderly couple, Dayanidhi and Pramila Behera, have been freed from prolonged mental and physical abuse inflicted by their two sons and daughters-in-law. The couple endured years of

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Puri-Koraput Express via Sambalpur Approved to Operate Thrice Weekly

Indian Railways Advances Puri-Konark Rail Link to Enhance Coastal Odisha Connectivity

May 16, 2026 / Srimandir Updates

Indian Railways has accelerated construction of the new Puri-Konark rail line, aiming to improve transportation and infrastructure along Odisha’s coastline. This 32-kilometer rail corridor will directly connect the pilgrimage city

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Sacred Rath Wood Arrives in Puri for Annual Rath Yatra Preparations

May 16, 2026 / Rath Yatra Updates

Puri is witnessing a key development in the preparations for the renowned annual Rath Yatra festival as the sacred wood required for constructing the chariots has arrived in the town.

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Puri Railway Station Upgrade Extends Temporary Train Termination and Origination Arrangements in May 2026

Puri–Rourkela Express Cancelled on Select Dates in May for Safety Upgrades on Sambalpur–Maneswar Section

May 15, 2026 / Traffic & Transport

The East Coast Railway has announced the temporary cancellation of the Puri–Rourkela Express on specific dates in May 2026 due to safety modernisation work on the Sambalpur–Maneswar railway section. This

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