Need to Respect SC Verdict on Rath Yatra: Puri Gajapati
Puri: All need to respect the Supreme Court order on the Rath Yatra, said Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb on Thursday while reacting to the Apex Court’s order not to hold the festival this year. “Amid Covid-19 situation, it is not possible to organise Rath Yatra”, he said. The Supreme Court order might hurt the sentiments [...]
Puri: All need to respect the Supreme Court order on the Rath Yatra, said Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb on Thursday while reacting to the Apex Court’s order not to hold the festival this year.
“Amid Covid-19 situation, it is not possible to organise Rath Yatra”, he said.
The Supreme Court order might hurt the sentiments of the crores of devotees, but we should abide by order, he further added.
What rituals will be followed for Rath Yatra within the temple premises, it will be discussed with the Puri Sankaracharya.
The Supreme Court order will also be discussed during the management committee of the SJTA, Gajapati said.
Ganjam Bags Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar
Next ArticlePerhaps It’s Lord’s Will: Samir Mohanty on SC Order on Rath Yatra
Related Articles
Odisha Govt Transfers 4 IPS Officers
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday transferred four IPS officers across the state. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, Dr. Saravana Vivek M., currently SP of Brahmapur, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bhubaneswar. He will take charge against Jagmohan Meena, who is to be relieved. Abhinav Sonkar, [...]
Odisha Final Electoral Roll Published With 3.16 Crore Electors
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s electoral roll revision process has concluded with the publication of the Final Electoral Roll 2026 on Monday, recording 3,16,32,754 electors across the state, the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office said. The revision was carried out with July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. The draft electoral roll, published on July 5, had listed [...]
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Chatrapur: The Ganjam district administration has intensified its preparedness measures as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move close to the district, bringing the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds. An Orange Warning is currently in force, while a Red Warning has been issued for September 23 and 24. [...]