Bhubaneswar: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu on Sunday described her historic Japan Open women’s singles title victory as “truly poetic” as it coincided with Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra in Puri. Sindhu made the remark in a post on social media while responding to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik, who had congratulated her on Read More…
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West Bengal Drops ‘Dham’ from Digha Jagannath Complex Name
Kolkata: The West Bengal government has decided to remove the word “Dham” from the name of the Jagannath complex in Digha, citing respect for the Jagannath Dham in Puri. Speaking at a Rath Yatra programme in Tamluk on Thursday, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said the facility in the seaside town will now be Read More…
PM Modi Greets Nation on Jagannath Rath Yatra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra, describing it as a symbol of India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. He wished for peace, prosperity, good health and unity in society, saying the festival reflects humility, collective participation and selfless service. The world-famous Rath Yatra began in Puri, Read More…