July 14, 2026 1:54 PM
“Every life is important”: Volunteers ready for emergency response ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra
Ahead of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra scheduled to begin on July 16, a multi-agency mock drill was conducted in Puri on Tuesday to strengthen emergency response, crowd management and disaster preparedness measures for the grand festival, which is expected to draw lakhs of devotees. The exercise involved personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Odisha Fire Service, Scouts and Guides, and other agencies to test coordination and preparedness for handling emergencies during th...