Gadag Boy's Honesty Shines After Finding Ancient Gold
A 14-year-old boy in Gadag discovered gold and copper artefacts while digging for his house. He handed them to authorities, earning praise from Karnataka's chief minister.
A 14-year-old boy in Gadag discovered gold and copper artefacts while digging for his house. He handed them to authorities, earning praise from Karnataka's chief minister.
Karnataka's archaeology department calls the Lakkundi gold ornaments a treasure, recommending 20% of their value as reward to the family that discovered them, despite ASI doubts about their antiquity.
Construction workers in Lakkundi, Karnataka, discovered a pot filled with gold ornaments buried 5-6 feet underground. The find has sparked archaeological interest.
A schoolboy in Lakkundi, Karnataka, discovered 22 gold ornaments worth ₹60-70 lakh buried in a copper pot. ASI says it's not 'treasure' but a historical family hoard. Read the full story.
A Lakkundi family finds 466g gold jewellery but ASI says it's not treasure. Govt halts their house construction, leaving them homeless. Read the full story.
ASI says Lakkundi gold ornaments likely a recent family cache, not ancient treasure. Heritage Authority disputes claim, plans to petition for a thorough review. Details inside.
A stunning discovery of ancient coins, gold ornaments, and jewellery in Gadag, Karnataka, rewrites local history. Archaeologists are now investigating this rare find. Read the full story!
A farmer in Karnataka's Gadag district struck gold while digging earth to build a house. The discovery, made on March 14, led to a police investigation and the treasure being secured. Read the full story of this incredible find.
A rare treasure of ancient gold jewellery, weighing over half a kilogram, was discovered in Lakkundi, Gadag. Found in a copper pot, the historical find has attracted archaeological attention. Read more about this incredible discovery!
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration defends Rs 500 daily parking fee for four-wheelers at Puri guest houses, citing fairness. Critics demand rollback. Read the full story.
The Puri Jagannath Temple's decision to levy a Rs 500 parking fee faces intense backlash from tourists and politicians, prompting a potential reconsideration. Read the latest updates.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration's new Rs 500/day parking fee for guest house guests in Puri draws sharp criticism from devotees and tourists. Officials promise reconsideration.
Explore the history, darshan timings, and visitor guide for Pune's iconic Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple. Plan your spiritual visit to this revered site.
As calls grow to return colonial-era artefacts, the British Museum seeks a modern 'treasure hunter' to recover stolen items. A look at the irony and changing narratives. Read more.
A mysterious pot dug up in a Rajasthan village, sparking a treasure frenzy, turned out to be a hoax. Police arrested two locals for cheating. Details inside.
Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi planned a city-wide London treasure hunt for son Aaryamann's 30th birthday, culminating in a surprise Martin guitar worth Rs 2.12 lakh. Read the heartwarming story.
The main idol at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple will be covered for five days from January 7 to 11 for ritualistic work. Devotees can still offer prayers. Read more.
A dispute between police and temple authorities over a special queue for devotees at Puri's Jagannath Temple led to a 30-minute halt in darshan. Senior officials had to intervene to restore order. Details inside.
A toddler was rescued in Bengaluru after officials intervened in a suspected 'treasure sacrifice' ritual. The incident occurred in Hoskote taluk on Saturday, January 4, 2026.
Archana Puran Singh's son Aaryamann Sethi's 30th birthday surprise in London included a treasure hunt ending with a lavish Martin guitar gift from fiancée Yogita Bihani. Watch the emotional family vlog.
Digha's Jagannath temple prepares for a unique 'pushpa abhishek' this Saturday, featuring a floral petal shower. Over 1 lakh devotees visited on Jan 1. Discover the temple's grand plans.
Bokaro residents ushered in 2026 with spiritual visits to major temples and lively gatherings at popular dams. See how the city celebrated the New Year's Day with devotion and enthusiasm.
Odia devotees from 53 countries will gather in Puri for a 3-day conference on Lord Jagannath's global consciousness. The event addresses unity in rituals and critiques ISKCON's untimely Rath Yatras abroad.
Orissa High Court directs committee to begin inventory of centuries-old jewels in Puri's Ratna Bhandar after ASI completes conservation. Next hearing on Jan 27.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration faces backlash for errors in New Year calendar depicting deities & Rath Yatra incorrectly. SJTA issues apology, stops sales. Details inside.
Puri's Jagannath Temple administration apologizes and withdraws 2026 calendars depicting sibling deities in incorrect positions on Ratna Singhasan, citing an old manuscript source. Read the full story.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi directs officials to skip New Year greetings and focus on duties. Bhubaneswar police restrict parties, Puri Temple timings altered. Details inside.
A viral video shows a snail in Pulihora prasadam at Simhachalam's Varaha Nrusimha Swamy temple. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Read more.
Odisha's law department is reforming the uniform land policy to settle ownership disputes of 55,000 encroached acres belonging to Puri's Jagannath Temple within 1.5 months. Read more.
Puri Jagannath Temple implements a massive security plan with 344 CCTV cameras and 70 police platoons to manage over 3 lakh devotees on New Year's Day. Read about the foolproof arrangements.