Ranjan Kumar Das, chief of Jagannath Temple administration, said that, “Some people were found in the temple wearing torn jeans pants, sleeveless dresses and half-pants, as if they were strolling on the sea beach or a park.
The Border Security Force (BSF) conducted a major operation against Maoists in Malkangiri forest area of the State. The BSF had received intelligence about a Maoist camp in the Kaimela area.
A news was published about the conversion attempt of 11 minor Hindu children by Canadian citizen Eapen Mohan Kidangalil with the help of 2 other missionaries in Katesinghpur village.
Aamir Khan was interrogated by the CBI after the accident. Since then, he is absconding along with his family.
Today, Puri’s famous Jagannath Rath Yatra has begun. 24 lakh devotees are expected to take part in the yatra.
A change in ‘electronic interlocking’ led to Coromandel Express being diverted to a track on which goods train was stationary. A green signal was also given for it.
Signals and the routes were set for both the crossing trains. The signals were green, which means their routes were clear. Permissible speed for these trains is 130 kmph.
After the railway accident, the Government has put into place appropriate relief measures even at hospitals. At the same time, some social organisations and devout Hindu organisations have also reached here for assistance.
The rescue work to recover the passengers trapped in the derailed coaches was going on till afternoon of 3rd June. It has also been found that there were many dead bodies in these coaches.
Departments of Odiya Language, Literature and Culture have issued a circular in this regard prescribed by the Spiritual leader and Padmashri Dharma-Guru Baba Balia.