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PM Modi Gifts Pattachitra and Silver Candle Stand on Historic Croatia Visit | Cultural Diplomacy in Action

June 19(Newshub Desk): In a landmark diplomatic gesture during his first-ever visit to Croatia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented India’s rich artistic heritage to the nation’s top leadership. The move came as part of his three-nation tour across Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. PM Modi gifted a traditional Pattachitra painting to Croatian President Zoran Milanović. Originating…

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Rath Yatra 2025 Puri

Odisha CM Takes Part in Snana Purnima as Rath Yatra Prep Gains Momentum

Puri, June 11,(Newshub Desk): In a significant religious event, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the Snana Purnima rituals on Wednesday, marking a spiritual prelude to the grand Rath Yatra 2025 set to take place on June 27. The traditional Pahandi Bije procession saw the sibling deities—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra—ceremoniously…

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Swetaganga Pond neglect

Swetaganga Pond in Puri Faces Neglect, Devotees Demand Urgent Restoration

Puri,( Newshub desk) – One of Puri’s revered Panchatirtha, the Swetaganga Pond, is crying for attention. Once considered as spiritually meritorious as bathing in the Ganges, this sacred water body is now riddled with pollution, unattended slime-covered steps, and safety hazards for devotees. Pilgrims visiting Swetaganga Pond for holy rituals have raised concerns about garbage…

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