Uttarakhand floods: Haryana Governor cancels function

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 17:04

Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia has cancelled the Urdu Sahityakar Samman Samaroh, scheduled for Monday at the Raj Bhawan here, in the wake of devastation in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand.

Verdict on fodder scam case on July 15

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 21:55

A special CBI court on Thursday directed 44 fodder scam accused, including former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Jagannath Mishra, to complete their arguments by July 1.

Naveen demands Rs 1,397 crore aid for festival

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 17:49

Keeping in view the massive arrangement required for Lord Jagannath`s `Nabakalebara` festival in 2015, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday sought Special Central Assistance of Rs 1,397 crore from Planning Commission.

Three Cong Telangana MPs give ultimatum to party

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 17:19

Three Congress MPs from Telangana region on Sunday said they would not hesitate to quit if the party leadership does not take a decision on statehood issue by May 30.

Thieves loot idol, cash from Jagannath temple

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 14:28

Idols, jewellery and cash were allegedly looted from the sanctum sanctorum of a temple in Gyanguddi area of the city by unidentified men, police said on Saturday.

Prez arrives Odisha, to visit Sri Jagannath Temple

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 23:05

President Pranab Mukherjee arrived here Wednesday evening on a two-day visit to Odisha amidst tight security arrangement.

Priests stake claim to accompany President during Jagannath visit

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 22:24

The Sri Jagannath Temple Administration decided to take the help of Rashtrapati Bhavan to determine which of the two priests would accompany the President to the sanctum sanctorum.

Palm leaf umbrella for Prez at Jagannath Temple

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 15:50

An umbrella made of palm leaves provided by the Sri Jagannath Temple will be given for use by President Pranab Mukherjee when he visits the 12th century shrine on April 25.

Orissa HC orders eviction around Puri temple

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 23:36

The Orissa HC today gave its stamp of approval to Shri Jagannath Temple Administration in demolishing all encroachments within 10 feet distance from the boundary wall of the 12th-century shrine to retain its majesty and splendour.