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Srimandir to reopen on Dec 23: Puri Collector

Sambad English Bureau Dec 18, 2020

Puri: Nine months after closure of the Jagannath Temple in Puri due to COVID-19 outbreak, the centuries old temple will finally reopen on December 23, informed Collector Balwant Singh today. An SoP for reopening of Srimandir has been…

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Puri administration restricts entry of outsiders to district

Sambad English Bureau Jul 4, 2020

Bhubaneswar: Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, the Puri district administration today imposed restrictions on the visit of outsiders to the district from Sunday till July 31. Puri District Collector Balwant Singh said the administration…

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COVID-19 fallout: Puri administration orders curfew in view of Bahuda Jatra

Sambad English Bureau Jun 27, 2020

Puri: The Puri district administration today ordered a curfew in the district from the night of June 30 to 10 pm on July 2 in view of Bahuda Jatra and Sunabesha. Informing about the district administration’s decision, Puri Collector…

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Puri admin makes arrangements for 3,000 Habisyalis

Sambad English Bureau Oct 12, 2019

Puri: Ahead of the beginning of holy month ‘Kartik’ from Monday, the Puri district administration has made elaborate arrangements for 3,000 Habisyalis who will perform ‘Habisa’ (a ritual performed mostly by widows) during the month. Puri…

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Odisha mulls plastic-free Ratha Jatra from next year

Sambad English Bureau Jul 18, 2019

Bhubaneswar: Just few days after the world witnessed Ratha Jatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, the district administration is mulling to make the grand event as plastic-free next year. In this regard, Puri Collector Balwant Singh sought…