Heavy Security for New Year at Puri's Jagannath Temple
Puri police unveil a massive security plan for New Year, deploying 25 platoons for crowd control at Jagannath Temple and the beach. SP Prateek Singh ensures visitor safety.
Puri police unveil a massive security plan for New Year, deploying 25 platoons for crowd control at Jagannath Temple and the beach. SP Prateek Singh ensures visitor safety.
Garhwa SDO Sanjay Kumar launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining after a surprise inspection. Notices served to over two dozen. Read about the action and warnings issued.
The high-level committee finalizes a phased SOP for the inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar. The process, to be videographed, aims for completion before the 2026 Rath Yatra. Details inside.
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Umred Police in Nagpur intercepted three tippers carrying illegal sand, valued at Rs 80.9 lakh. Drivers lacked valid permits. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveils a massive 60-ft Santa Claus sculpture made with sand and 1.5 tonnes of apples at Puri's Niladri Beach. The artwork promotes peace and aims for a national record. Read more about this festive marvel.
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Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
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Odisha DGP Y B Khurania directs police to implement a detailed security and crowd management plan for Puri's Jagannath Temple and beach during New Year celebrations. Read about the safety measures.
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Puri police arrest four, including an MBA student and a jeweller, for a Rs 33 lakh heist on NH-316. Ornaments worth Rs 79 lakh recovered. Read the full investigation details.
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