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July 16, 2026 6:47 PM

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Keralam: Hill shrine of Sabari Mala opens for darshan; massive rush of pilgrims 

  In Keralam, the hill shrine of Sabari Mala  opened this evening for the monthly pujas of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, witnessing a massive rush of pilgrims from the very first day. ​The sanctum sanctorum was opened at 5:00 PM by Head Priest in the presence of Chief Priest, who then lit the c...

July 16, 2026 6:05 PM

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Puri resonating with unparalleled spiritual fervour as Rath Yatra commences 

  The sacred city of Puri in Odisha is immersed in an ocean of devotion as the world-renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is progressing with immense religious fervour. The ceremonial pulling of the three majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra commenced this afternoo...

July 16, 2026 5:11 PM

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall over East and Northeast India during next seven days

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast enhanced rainfall activity with heavy to very heavy falls over East and Northeast India, East Uttar Pradesh and Western Himalayan Region during the next 7 days. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is also likely to prevail over Odisha today. The...

July 16, 2026 1:40 PM

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Supreme Court suggests CBSE to introduce third language from class 5 or 6

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, observing that it could increase the stress levels of students. The Apex Court suggested that the third language be introduced in Class 5 or Class 6 to enable students to cope with it ...

July 16, 2026 8:21 AM

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149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins in Ahmedabad

In Gujarat, the 149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced today from the 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad amid tight security. Devotees in large numbers thronged the temple premises to catch a glimpse of the deities. As per the centuries-old tradition, the annual Ra...

July 16, 2026 8:10 AM

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Rath Yatra celebrated across Jharkhand with traditional fervour

The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra is being celebrated across Jharkhand today with traditional fervour and devotion. The main celebrations are being held at the historic Jagannathpur Temple in Dhurwa, Ranchi. Religious rituals began early this morning at th...

July 16, 2026 8:09 AM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab tomorrow. The Prime Minister will flag off India's first hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind Railway Station in Haryana. He will also lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various development projects wo...

July 16, 2026 7:24 AM

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World-famous Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today in Puri

The world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings - elder brother Lord Balabhadra and younger sister Devi Subhadra - will begin today in Puri, Odisha. During the annual Rath Yatra festival, Lord Jagannath and his two siblings give darshan to devotees from their chariots and travel t...