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.
UPPRPB launches UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025 with 32,679 vacancies. Online applications open. Check eligibility, key dates, and apply before Jan 30, 2026.
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 application process begins on December 31, 2025, for 32,679 vacancies. Check eligibility, selection process, and how to apply.
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.
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.
A high-level committee prepares a detailed SOP for the inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar, last opened in 1978. RBI experts and goldsmiths to assist. Read the latest updates.
A proposal to stop keeping Lord Jagannath awake for New Year's Eve darshan in Puri sparks debate between tradition and devotion. Will the 12th-century shrine change its practice?
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.
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.
A 22-year-old disabled woman was allegedly raped in Odisha's Puri district. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused. Read the latest updates.
East Coast Railway plans to double train originating capacity from Bhubaneswar, Puri & Visakhapatnam by 2030. Major infrastructure upgrades underway to reduce congestion and boost connectivity.
Four policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor face charges for negligence after a rape accused escaped from hospital custody. The incident has sparked outrage and a manhunt is underway.
Jammu and Kashmir SSB announces 1815 police constable vacancies. Online applications open Jan 19, 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, and apply before Feb 17.
Senior civil police officer U Umesh dismissed for insulting police on social media. He was suspended in May 2024. Read about the case details and his planned appeal.
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.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Bihar Police headquarters initiates a state-wide assessment of 50 police lines against 14 key parameters. DGP Vinay Kumar mandates reports by month-end to create an action plan for essential facilities.
The long-awaited inventory of Puri's Jagannath Temple Ratna Bhandar, sealed for 46 years, is set to commence in January 2025. A high-level committee finalizes SOPs for the meticulous 4-6 month process.
Bollywood star Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up about her journey from junk food lover to fitness enthusiast. Discover her new health secrets and expert tips for a balanced lifestyle.
UP Police personnel in Lucknow to be felicitated for dedication and achievements on Dec 23. DGP Rajeev Krishna chief guest. Read about the awards.
The Puri Jagannath Temple has drawn PM Modi's attention to ISKCON's plan for a global Rath Yatra on different dates. The move follows logistical challenges cited by ISKCON. Read the full story.
Puri's Gajapati Maharaja urges PM Modi to ensure Iskcon temples abroad celebrate Rath Yatra on traditional dates. The dispute centers on cultural sanctity and global practice alignment.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness faces serious allegations of distorting the traditional Jagannath culture of Puri. Read the full report on the controversy.
The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board closes online applications for 13,591 posts on Dec 23, 2025. Apply now on OJAS portal for PSI, Constable, Lokrakshak & other roles. Don't miss out!
A 16-year-old girl from Patna has been missing for four days. Police traced her distress call to a guava seller on Frazer Road and suspect elopement, while her family alleges kidnapping. Read the latest updates.
A 16-year-old girl from Patna has been missing for four days. Police suspect she eloped, but her family alleges kidnapping after a distressed call. Search operations ongoing.
Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation unveils plans for three cutting-edge interpretation centres in Bhubaneswar, Puri & Keonjhar. Blending heritage with AR, VR & AI, they aim to position Odisha as a global cultural destination. Discover the immersive
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.
Production at Bengal's Ashoknagar oil field is imminent as ONGC and the state government finalize the deal. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlights the ₹1,000 crore investment and recent regulatory progress. Read more.