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New Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for pilgrims during Rath Yatra
PURI: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration on Monday announced that pilgrims taking part in the Rath Yatra will have a `5 lakh insurance cover against any mishap. The insurance will cover the devotees against mishaps occurring within the municipal area during the period. This was discussed during the Rath Yatra preparation meeting chaired by Law, Works and Excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan here. Around 1.5 million devotees are expected to turn out for the annual festival and adequate arrangements have been made for them by the administration. Health minister Mukesh Mahaling said pilgrims should not worry about COVID-19 as the present variant is a mild version, and there are only 49 reported cases (34 active) in the state. However, he advised people with COVID-19 symptoms to not attend the festival. For the festival, over 300 doctors will be posted at several hospitals in Puri to provide health care services. Air-conditioned rooms would be made available for sunstroke victims at primary health centres and other hospitals, besides necessary treatment. Chief administrator of SJTA Arabinda Padhee informed that construction of the three chariots at the construction yard is proceeding as per the schedule.
Hans India
08-06-2025
- Hans India
Ministerial panel formed for smooth conduct of Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri on June 27. The high-level ministerial committee will be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida as chairperson, according to a notification issued by the Law department on Friday. Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena are the other members of the committee while the Principal Secretary of the Law department will be the convenor of the panel. The primary responsibility of the committee is to monitor, oversee and provide guidance at the government level to ensure that all arrangements for the festival are executed seamlessly, the notification said. Recently, Odisha DGP Y B Khurania, while reviewing preparedness for the June 27 Rath Yatra, had stressed on crowd management and issued instructions to senior police officers to ensure that the annual festival, likely to be attended by about 15 lakh people in Puri, be held without any untoward incident. While the chariot pulling in Puri will be held on June 27, the famous bathing ritual of the trinity- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath will be conducted on June 11. Preparations are also made for the 'Snnan Yatra', said Puri SP Vinit Agarwal. Meanwhile, the Puri district administration has launched a mobile application – 'Shree Jagannatha Dham' – on the 12th-century temple in the pilgrim town. The app has been launched for the facilitation of devotees. The services include exact Niti status and timings, tentative waiting time at queues, arrangements for Rath Yatra and all special occasions,' Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain said in a post on X on Friday. The app was launched ahead of the upcoming Rath Yatra celebration for the benefit of devotees and tourists. This app will serve as a guide for tourist, said the Puri Collector. He said it will also provide information about nearby religious sites, accommodation options and other facilities.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Time of India
Odisha forms ministerial panel to ensure smooth Rath Yatra on June 27
The Odisha government has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri on June 27. The high-level ministerial committee will be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida as chairperson, according to a notification issued by the Law Department on Friday. Law, Works and Excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Health minister Mukesh Mahaling, Housing and Urban Development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and Commerce and Transport minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena are the other members of the committee while the Principal Secretary of the Law Department will be the convenor of the panel. The primary responsibility of the committee is to monitor, oversee, and provide guidance at the government level to ensure that all arrangements for the festival are executed seamlessly, the notification said. Recently, Odisha DGP Y B Khurania while reviewing preparedness for the June 27 Rath Yatra, had stressed on crowd management and issued instructions to senior police officers to ensure that the annual festival likely to be attended by about 15 lakh people in Puri, be held without any untoward incident. Live Events While the chariot pulling in Puri will be held on June 27, the famous bathing ritual of the trinity- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath - will be conducted on June 11. Preparations are also made for the 'Snnan Yatra', said Puri SP Vinit Agarwal. Meanwhile, the Puri district administration has launched a mobile application - 'Shree Jagannatha Dham' - on the 12th-century temple in the pilgrim town. The app has been launched for the facilitation of devotees. The services include - exact Niti status and timings -tentative waiting time at queues - Arrangements for Rath Yatra and all special occasions," Collector and District Magistrate, Puri said in a post on X on Friday. The app was launched ahead of the upcoming Rath Yatra celebration for the benefit of devotees and tourists. This app will serve as a guide for tourist, said Puri collector Siddharth Shankar Swain. He said it will also provide information about nearby religious sites, accommodation options and other facilities.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Odisha govt forms ministerial panel for smooth conduct of Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, The Odisha government has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri on June 27. The high-level ministerial committee will be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida as chairperson, according to a notification issued by the Law Department on Friday. Law, Works and Excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Health minister Mukesh Mahaling, Housing and Urban Development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and Commerce and Transport minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena are the other members of the committee while the Principal Secretary of the Law Department will be the convenor of the panel. The primary responsibility of the committee is to monitor, oversee, and provide guidance at the government level to ensure that all arrangements for the festival are executed seamlessly, the notification said. Recently, Odisha DGP Y B Khurania while reviewing preparedness for the June 27 Rath Yatra, had stressed on crowd management and issued instructions to senior police officers to ensure that the annual festival likely to be attended by about 15 lakh people in Puri, be held without any untoward incident. While the chariot pulling in Puri will be held on June 27, the famous bathing ritual of the trinity- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath - will be conducted on June 11. Preparations are also made for the 'Snnan Yatra', said Puri SP Vinit Agarwal. Meanwhile, the Puri district administration has launched a mobile application – 'Shree Jagannatha Dham' – on the 12th-century temple in the pilgrim town. The app has been launched for the facilitation of devotees. The services include - exact Niti status and timings -tentative waiting time at queues - Arrangements for Rath Yatra and all special occasions," Collector and District Magistrate, Puri said in a post on X on Friday. The app was launched ahead of the upcoming Rath Yatra celebration for the benefit of devotees and tourists. This app will serve as a guide for tourist, said Puri collector Siddharth Shankar Swain. He said it will also provide information about nearby religious sites, accommodation options and other facilities.
