Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveils a massive 60-ft Santa Claus sculpture made with sand and 1.5 tonnes of apples at Puri's Niladri Beach. The artwork promotes peace and aims for a national record. Read more about this festive marvel.
Air ticket prices to and from Goa for New Year celebrations have surged, with return flights in early January costing significantly more than inbound trips. Key routes from metros see fares doubling.
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Madras High Court directs forest and revenue departments to stop loud New Year celebrations at resorts near Anaikatti and Thadagam reserve forests to protect wildlife. Read the full order details.
Bengaluru deploys 20,000 police personnel and AI surveillance for New Year's Eve. New safety features in ride-hailing apps and the KSP app aim to protect citizens, especially women. Stay safe and celebrate responsibly.
Columnist George Netto recounts a freezing New Year's Eve where youthful exuberance triumphed over snobbery, offering a fresh perspective on renewal. Read his insightful opinion piece.
Patna district administration imposes a two-phase ban on private boats in the Ganga river during Christmas and New Year to prevent accidents. Read the full details and official orders here.
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Mangaluru City Police enforces strict New Year guidelines. Events require prior permission by Dec 23, must end by 12:30 AM. DJs, drugs, obscenity banned. Read full rules.
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Odisha DGP Y B Khurania directs police to implement a detailed security and crowd management plan for Puri's Jagannath Temple and beach during New Year celebrations. Read about the safety measures.
Bengaluru police mandate undertakings from pubs for New Year, banning smoking, drugs, and crackers. Boards must be displayed prominently. Get the full details here.
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Hundreds of Puri residents demand a special darshan corridor at Jagannath Temple to avoid long queues. Authorities promise deliberation on the issue. Read more.
Bengaluru's Central Crime Branch intercepts massive drug haul worth Rs 28.75 crore, arresting two foreign nationals. Parcels containing hydro ganja also seized at Foreign Post Office. Read the full story.
Puri police arrest four, including an MBA student and a jeweller, for a Rs 33 lakh heist on NH-316. Ornaments worth Rs 79 lakh recovered. Read the full investigation details.
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Puri police's Operation Chakra successfully rescued 142 missing minors and women in three months through coordinated efforts across all stations. Learn how this initiative is transforming safety.
Puri's sacred Gundicha Temple reopens December 1 after 3-year Covid closure. New entry fees, timings & accessibility features announced. Discover the temple's rich history and renovations.
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Puri's Jagannath Temple will complete inventory of Ratna Bhandar treasures by April 2026. Supreme Court monitors process. Historic inventory after 46 years.
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A 35-year-old tiles mason from West Bengal was brutally murdered in Puri by a co-worker following a dispute over an audio recording. Police are searching for the accused.
Puri's Siddha Mahavir road remains unusable for 5 years due to delayed railway overbridge. 1 lakh commuters face daily traffic jams, accidents & waterlogging. Read more.
Odisha Police arrests four individuals operating extortion racket at Puri's Jagannath Temple, exposing systematic cheating of devotees through fake receipts and unauthorized charges.
Puri transforms into a fortress as elaborate security arrangements and traffic restrictions are enforced for the sacred Panchuka Brata festival, ensuring smooth celebrations for thousands of devotees.
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In a landmark judgment, Orissa High Court orders immediate arrest of promoters for flouting Coastal Regulation Zone norms in Puri. The court takes stern action against illegal construction activities threatening Odisha's coastline.