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Jharkhand: Two killed after Jagannath Rath Yatra chariot hits high-tension wire

Jharkhand: Two killed after Jagannath Rath Yatra chariot hits high-tension wire

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Two school students were killed and seven others suffered burn injuries after a Jagannath Rath Yatra chariot came into contact with a high-tension electricity wire in Jharkhand’s Khunti district on Monday, reported the IANS. The incident occurred in the Torpa area during the annual Lord Jagannath chariot procession, officials said. The deceased have been identified as 17-year-old Chandan Kumar and 17-year-old Tijeshwar Gop, both students of Shrihari Plus Two School in Torpa, the news agency reported. Some of the injured are reported to be in serious condition and are receiving treatment at different hospitals. Panic during Jagannath Rath Yatra procession According to eyewitnesses, a large number of devotees were pulling the chariot when its upper iron structure came in contact with an overhead high-voltage electricity line, as per the IANS. The contact reportedly electrified the chariot, causing electric shocks and leaving several people nearby injured. Panic spread among devotees following the incident. Local residents immediately helped disconnect the power supply and rushed the injured to Torpa Hospital. Two critically injured students were later shifted to …

SC allows release of animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath post Lord Jagannath Yatra | Bollywood News

SC allows release of animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath post Lord Jagannath Yatra | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 05:03 PM IST The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the all India release of animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28 post Lord Jagannath Yatra festivities. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan noted that the animated movie was based on a web series already released on Youtube, and that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had granted clearance for its screening. The producers of the film, which was scheduled to be released Friday, had challenged the July 15 order of the Orissa High Court which restrained Ele Animations Pvt Ltd from releasing the movie. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the State, said the Yatra has commenced on Thursday in Odisha and other parts of the country. The bench, which refused to stay the high court order, declined to direct the release of the movie on July 17. “After the Rath Yatra concludes, you can release the movie,” Justice Nagarathna told senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, appearing for the film producers. Kamat strongly urged …

Traffic advisory issued for Jagannath Rath Yatra in Delhi’s Hauz Khas: Check routes and diversions

Traffic advisory issued for Jagannath Rath Yatra in Delhi’s Hauz Khas: Check routes and diversions

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The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for the 48th Shree Jagannath Rath Yatra in Hauz Khas on Thursday, July 16, warning of traffic restrictions and diversions on Aurobindo Marg and nearby roads between 2 pm and 7 pm. The Delhi Traffic Police has asked commuters to use the Metro for a smooth and convenient journey. (ANI) The annual procession, organised by Shri Nilachal Seva Sangh, Delhi, will begin at 2 pm from the Shri Jagannath Temple in Hauz Khas Village and proceed along Aurobindo Marg. The yatra is expected to conclude around 6:30 pm. Traffic restrictions To facilitate the procession, traffic will be regulated on both carriageways of Aurobindo Marg between the IIT Flyover (Outer Ring Road) and the AIIMS Flyover Loop (Ring Road) from 2 pm to 7 pm. Traffic will also be regulated on the following roads during the same period: Balbir Saxena Marg Chaudhary Dilip Singh Marg Choudhary Hukum Chand Marg Gautam Nagar TOD The traffic police said congestion is expected on Aurobindo Marg and adjoining roads due to …

Bengal to drop ‘dham’ from Digha Jagannath temple on Odisha’s CM’s request

Bengal to drop ‘dham’ from Digha Jagannath temple on Odisha’s CM’s request

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West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said the state government will drop the word “dham” from the Jagannath temple complex constructed by Mamata Banerjee government in East Midnapore district’s Digha, following a request from Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The Jagannath Temple in Digha (ANI) Built on the architectural lines of the iconic 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri, the coastal temple complex was a flagship project of the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, which inaugurated it in April 2025. “A request came from Mohan Charan Majhi, chief minister of Odisha. I have accepted the letter which he sent through Sambit Patra, MP from Puri. I have held discussions with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) authorities. The word ‘dham’, which was tagged with the Digha temple complex, is not in accordance with the Sanatan culture. The previous government built it as a cultural centre and added the word ‘dham’ to it. We would soon drop the word dham from the name,” Adhikari told reporters. The nomenclature of the shrine has been …

Mahaprabhu Jagannath To Launch India’s First Interconnected Sanatan Universe in Theaters

Mahaprabhu Jagannath To Launch India’s First Interconnected Sanatan Universe in Theaters

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Mahaprabhu Jagannath (Photo Credit: Ele Animations) The journey that began with millions of views per episode on the Pogo channel is officially taking a monumental leap to the silver screen. After capturing the hearts of children and families nationwide with their smash-hit television series Jay Jagannath, Ele Animations Pvt. Ltd. is scaling up its original IP into a grand, multi-lingual theatrical feature film titled Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Planned for a massive pan-India release across 300+ screens in Hindi, Odia, and Telugu through a strategic collaboration with Cinepolis, this cinematic milestone serves as the official foundation for an even larger vision: the launch of the Sanatan Universe. Mahaprabhu Jagannath Plot Rooted in rich devotional storytelling and Indian cultural imagination, Mahaprabhu Jagannath is designed as a wholesome family entertainer that seamlessly blends world-class animation with profound spiritual wisdom. The film takes a deep dive into the sacred lore of Lord Jagannath, presenting a treasure trove of cultural lessons and timeless values. Tailored beautifully for younger audiences through vibrant, child-friendly visuals, the narrative maintains a deep emotional accessibility, ensuring …

Puri Jagannath temple’s ‘Ratna Bhandar’ inventory work to resume on May 11: Official

Puri Jagannath temple’s ‘Ratna Bhandar’ inventory work to resume on May 11: Official

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Puri, The Shree Jagannath Temple authorities on Saturday said the inventory process of the sacred ‘Ratna Bhandar’ of the Puri temple will resume on May 11 and will continue for two days, adhering to the SOPs approved by the Odisha government. Puri Jagannath temple’s ‘Ratna Bhandar’ inventory work to resume on May 11: Official Shree Jagannath Temple Administration chief administrator Arabinda Padhee said that the Ratna Bhandar inventory was paused for some days due to the ongoing ‘Chandan Jatra’ of the Lord. “As the bahar Chandan Jatra festival will be completed on Sunday, it was decided to resume Ratna Bhandar inventory on May 11 and May 12 following the Standard Operating Procedure ,” Padhee said. The Ratna Bhandar inventory work started in the 12th-century shrine on March 25, 2026, after a gap of 48 years, as per the approval of the state government. “So far, the inventory of the jewellery and valuables kept in ‘Chalanti Bhandar’ and ‘Bahar Bhandar’ are completed, while the counting of the items is underway in the ‘Bhitar Bhandar’ . It …

Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala seek blessings at Jagannath temple months after 1st wedding anniversary

Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala seek blessings at Jagannath temple months after 1st wedding anniversary

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Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala visited the revered Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa, where they offered prayers and sought blessings just months after their first wedding anniversary. The couple arrived at the temple amid tight security and spent some time at the shrine on Saturday. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri, offering prayers months after their first wedding anniversary. The couple married in December 2024. (Photo: Instagram) Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita visit Jagannath temple In a video shared by ANI on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, Chaitanya was seen dressed in a traditional dhoti paired with a white shirt, while Sobhita looked elegant in a red saree. As the couple briefly interacted with the media outside the temple premises, Chaitanya was heard chanting “Jai Jagannath,” drawing cheers from devotees and fans gathered nearby. The temple visit comes months after the couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Chaitanya and Sobhita tied the knot on December 4, 2024, in an intimate ceremony attended by close friends and family members. The two actors …

After HC order, Odisha government declares to catalogue jewelleries of Shree Jagannath Temple soon

After HC order, Odisha government declares to catalogue jewelleries of Shree Jagannath Temple soon

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-chaired high level meeting on February 16, 2026, announced to shortly inventory gold. File photo: X/CMO Odisha via ANI After the Orissa High Court directed the State Government to complete the exercise of tallying the jewellery found from Ratna Bhandar, treasury of Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, with the 1978 catalogue, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-chaired high level meeting on Monday (February 16, 2026) announced to shortly inventory the precious metal. As per the information presented before Odisha CM, all preparatory procedures required for the counting and inventory have been fully completed. “The complete repair and conservation work of both the outer and inner Ratna Bhandar has already been finished. The entire work was carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India over 95 days, involving 333 hours of work. At present, both the temple administration and the State government are fully prepared to begin the counting and inventory process,” said a statement issued by Chief Minister’s Office. “The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the counting and inventory has been prepared by the …

AI videos of Lord Jagannath surface, police complaint filed

AI videos of Lord Jagannath surface, police complaint filed

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The authorities of the Jagannath temple in Puri have filed a police complaint against a social media account for circulating AI-generated photos and videos of Lord Jagannath that went viral, triggering widespread outrage among devotees. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration’s (SJTA) complaint was filed at the Singhadwar police station on Monday (January 19, 2026) against an account named ‘vishvrajcreation’ for allegedly posting objectionable and fabricated visuals of the deity on social media platforms. “It has come to our notice that some unacceptable AI-generated photos and videos of Lord Jagannath have been posted on social media. These objectionable pictures and videos are being circulated by a person using the handle ‘vishvrajcreation’,” the SJTA said in a statement. According to the complaint lodged by the temple administration’s Special Security Officer, the AI-generated content has hurt the religious sentiments of devotees and sparked resentment. One of the videos shows milk being poured over Lord Jagannath in front of the Puri temple using a crane— an entirely fabricated and unrealistic depiction with no basis in temple tradition, said Jagannath …

Ward No. 195 (G/South) BMC Election Result 2026 LIVE Updates Highlights: Bhanage Vijay Jagannath of SSUBT Leading at 09:36 PM | India News

Ward No. 195 (G/South) BMC Election Result 2026 LIVE Updates Highlights: Bhanage Vijay Jagannath of SSUBT Leading at 09:36 PM | India News

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Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 21:36 IST बृहन्मुंबई म्युनिसिपल कॉर्पोरेशन (BMC चुनाव 2026) में वार्ड नंबर 195 (G/साउथ) सीट के लिए 2026 के चुनाव में लड़ने वाले उम्मीदवारों और पार्टियों की पूरी लिस्ट। News18 2026 के बृहन्मुंबई म्युनिसिपल कॉर्पोरेशन चुनाव में वार्ड नंबर 195 (G/South) सीट से कुल चार उम्मीदवार चुनाव लड़ रहे हैं। महाराष्ट्र के स्टेट इलेक्शन कमीशन द्वारा जारी चुनाव लड़ने वाले उम्मीदवारों की लिस्ट से वार्ड नंबर 195 (G/South) के लिए मैदान में उतरे उम्मीदवारों की पूरी लिस्ट नीचे दी गई है: कंगन राजेश रामचंद्र, भारतीय जनता पार्टी (BJP) भनगे विजय जगन्नाथ, शिवसेना उद्धव बालासाहेब ठाकरे (SSUBT) ओमकार मोहन पवार, वंचित बहुजन अघाड़ी (VBA) लोखंडे परशुराम बाबूराव, इंडिपेंडेंट (IND) वार्ड नंबर 195 (G/South) भारत की सबसे बड़ी म्युनिसिपल कॉर्पोरेशन, बृहन्मुंबई म्युनिसिपल कॉर्पोरेशन (BMC) के 227 वार्ड में से एक है। यह वार्ड अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग के लिए आरक्षित है और इसकी कुल जनसंख्या 54936 है, जिनमें से 7021 अनुसूचित जातियों और 337 अनुसूचित जनजातियों के हैं। महाराष्ट्र सरकार के राजपत्र में प्रकाशित वार्ड की सीमा इस प्रकार है: एनएम जोशी मार्ग और एसएल …