SIGN UP FOR POSTSCARD'S MORNING NEWSLETTER

The best stories of the day, in your inbox

Tragedy Strikes Puri As Two Dead in Firecracker Explosion During Lord Jagannath Festivities

puri

Tragedy struck during the annual Lord Jagannath’s Chandan Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, when a firecracker explosion left two people dead and several others injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, casting a shadow over the religious celebrations.

The Incident in Puri

Hundreds of devotees had gathered along the banks of Narendra Pushkarinee, a local waterbody, to witness the sacred rituals associated with the festival. As part of the festivities, firecrackers were being used when the explosion occurred. The blast resulted in severe burn injuries to several individuals, with some in critical condition.

Casualties

  • Two Dead: Among the victims was a 15-year-old boy who succumbed to burn injuries in the early hours following the cracker explosion.
  • Several Injured: At least 15 people sustained burn injuries and were rushed to the district headquarters hospital for medical attention. Additionally, 23 others were injured in the incident2.

Government Response

  • Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik: Expressing his condolences, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik assured that all medical expenses for the injured would be covered from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He directed the chief administrative secretary and the district administration to ensure proper treatment and monitoring of the injured.
  • Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also expressed sorrow over the accident. He wished for the swift recovery of those under treatment and their safe return home.

Investigation in Puri

Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, and measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. The tragedy has cast a somber mood over the otherwise joyous festival.

Our thoughts go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time. May they find strength and healing as the community comes together to support them.

The Chandan Yatra festival marks the beginning of Rath Yatra, a hugely popular chariot procession held annually in Puri.

Deep Blue Aerospace, a prominent Chinese aerospace company, has set

The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive new tourism

Thailand welcomes an impressive 40 million tourists in 2025, marking

In a landmark event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mumbai’s

In a bold and optimistic declaration, Sam Altman, CEO of

In a tragic incident that has shocked the Shakarpur community,

In a shocking incident, authorities have arrested a 30-year-old man

In a significant move, the Maharashtra government has approved the

In a dramatic turn of events, Akshay Shinde, the primary

In a shocking and gruesome discovery, the dismembered body of

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Marxist-leaning National People’s Power

In an exciting announcement at the RGG Summit 2024, SEGA

In a significant milestone for the economy of India, experts

In a significant move to expand its footprint in the

In a fiery address, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan

In 2023, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) made headlines when

In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage, an army

The controversy surrounding the sacred Tirupati laddoos has taken a

A mysterious virus is spreading across the United States, causing

In a significant policy shift, the Canada government announced new

In a shocking revelation, a recent lab report has confirmed

In a significant diplomatic move, India has formally notified Pakistan,

In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet has approved the

In a concerning development, a 38-year-old man from Malappuram, Kerala,

Triumph Motorcycles has launched its new Speed T4 in India

Get daily updates in your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter.