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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Odisha Television Group launches IKATAN collection
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Television Group (OTV) has launched IKATAN, a purpose-led initiative that celebrates India's rich Ikat heritage and empowers the artisans behind it, on the occasion of Niladri Bije on Tuesday. Through its e-commerce platform - - the brand offers Ikat connoisseurs an exclusive access to authentic, handwoven Ikat silk sarees. IKATAN's debut collection blends heritage with haute couture, featuring a collaboration with renowned designer Bibhu Mohapatra. His designs bring global visibility to the traditional art form and help position Ikat as a textile worthy of runways, red carpets, and heirloom wardrobes. 'Ikat has always been close to my heart. While weaves like Banarasi and Chanderi have found their space in mainstream fashion, Ikat - especially from Odisha - has been largely overlooked. With IKATAN, we're changing that. This isn't about creating a brand for applause or branding OTV as purpose-driven - it's about building something that outlives us. It's about giving back to the hands that have quietly kept our traditions alive,' said Jagi Mangat Panda, founder of IKATAN and managing director of Odisha Television Group. The group launched an e-commerce platform first to reach people globally and invest directly into the weavers and their ecosystem. Collaborating with designers like Bibhu is just one way of showing the world that this incredible craft belongs on global runways and in legacy wardrobes, she added. As far as affordability goes, IKATAN also has a non-designer line that is more accessible, without compromising on authenticity or craftsmanship.
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Business Standard
29-06-2025
- Business Standard
3 killed, 50 injured in stampede during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
At least three devotees were reportedly killed and 50 injured after a stampede-like situation broke out during the Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri in the early hours of Sunday. According to a report by OTV, the incident happened at Saradhabali near Gundicha Temple where the three chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are stationed. Around 4 am today, a large crowd had reportedly gathered near the Gundicha temple for darshan. This led to a commotion, killing three people on the spot. The report also said that two trucks carrying charmala (ceremonial garlands) entered the area, causing panic among the large number of devotees present. The deceased have been identified as Prabhati Das, Basanti Sahu, and Premakanta Mohanty. The bodies have been sent for postmortem and an investigation is underway. According to Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain, the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital. The situation of at least six injured people is critical, he told news agency PTI. Speaking to ANI, Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said, "It is an unfortunate incident. We are taking note of that. I spoke with the CM this morning. We are taking stringent action." "We are trying our best to manage the crowd. Additional police have been deployed. The reasons for the incident are being investigated. The situation is now under control and the people are having darshan," he added. Eyewitness speaks "I was there near the temple till 2-3 am last night, but the management was not good. A new way was made for VIPs, and common people were asked to exit from a distance. People started exiting from the entrance itself, which increased the crowd. The traffic system was also not good, as many vehicles with unauthorised passes came near the temple. The administration did not control the crowd properly. The biggest problem was the exit gate," an eyewitness told news agency ANI. Rath Yatra hit by overcrowding, heat The ongoing Rath Yatra has faced persistent issues with overcrowding and extreme weather conditions. On Friday, June 27, nearly 625 people fell ill and many had to be admitted to hospitals due to sweltering heat and overcrowding. According to PTI, many devotees were also injured near Balagandi area where Lord Balabhadra's Taladwaja chariot remained stuck for over an hour on Friday. "The prolonged halt led to a dense buildup of crowd, resulting in several people getting trapped and sustained injuries while trying to get out of the congested area," PTI quoted an official as saying. The three chariots were scheduled to reach Gundicha temple by the evening of Friday. But they had to be stopped on Grand Road as Lord Balabhadra's Taladwaja chariot got stuck while taking a turn, preventing the other two from advancing. The chariots with deities inside were kept on the road overnight amid tight security. Former CM criticises 'terrible mess' Former chief minister Naveen Patnaik calling the delay a "terrible mess", saying it was impossible not to voice concern over how events unfolded. In a social media post, the former chief minister said, "All we can do is pray. May Mahaprabhu Jagannath forgive all those responsible for the terrible mess that has overshadowed this divine festival this year." (With inputs from agencies)
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Business Standard
29-06-2025
- Business Standard
3 killed, 6 injured in stampede during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
At least three devotees were reportedly killed and six injured after a stampede-like situation broke out during the Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri in the early hours of Sunday. According to a report by OTV, the incident happened at Saradhabali near Gundicha Temple where the three chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are stationed. In the early hours of today, a large crowd had reportedly gathered near the Gundicha temple for darshan. This led to a commotion, killing three people on the spot. The deceased have been identified as Prabhati Das, Basanti Sahu, and Premakanta Mohanty.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Puri Rath Yatra 2025: What caused the delay in chariot pulling rituals?
The 2025 Rath Yatra in Puri faced an unexpected delay. This happened during the chariot-pulling. Lord Balabhadra's chariot faced maneuvering issues. A large crowd also disrupted the procession. Officials cited the turnout as a challenge. They plan to improve crowd management for future events. Rath Yatra is a major Hindu festival in Puri, Odisha. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads About Rath Yatra: The 2025 Rath Yatra in Puri, one of India's most revered religious events, experienced an unexpected delay during the chariot-pulling rituals, prompting concern and curiosity among devotees and per a report of Odisha-based OTV, the main cause of the disruption was a challenge in maneuvering Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja chariot at a key turning point on the Grand Road (Bada Danda). The massive, manually pulled wooden chariot took longer than usual to realign, temporarily bringing the sacred procession to a to the delay was the overwhelming crowd. A surge of devotees, far surpassing official estimates, entered cordoned-off areas despite strict security measures. This not only disrupted the flow of the chariots but also hampered coordination between the sevayats (temple servitors) and police Puri district administration and Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) acknowledged the situation, citing the unexpected turnout as a major logistical challenge. According to a report by OTV, officials assured that lessons learned from the delay will be used to improve crowd management during the upcoming Bahuda Yatra and future Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is an annual Hindu celebration in Puri, Odisha, marking Lord Jagannath 's journey to Gundicha Temple with his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Held in the month of Ashadh (June–July), it is the oldest and largest Hindu chariot procession in India, drawing millions of devotees from across the globe.
Zawya
03-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
PLD Space and D-Orbit sign launch agreement for equatorial missions
D-Orbit will launch various payloads aboard MIURA 5, including its flagship ION Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV). The contract ensures continued access to flexible and efficient launch solutions tailored to the evolving needs of satellite operators worldwide. With this agreement, PLD Space has now fulfilled more than 80% of the slots in its manifest until 2027. Elche (Spain): PLD Space, an international space services company with vertical integrated engineering and manufacturing, has signed an agreement with D-Orbit, a global leader in space logistics and orbital transportation, to deploy satellites aboard MIURA 5 to equatorial orbit. With this, PLD Space has now fulfilled more than 80% of the slots in its manifest until 2027. With investment in space accelerating at an unprecedented rate -particularly in Southeast Asia and other geographies situated near the equator- PLD Space and D-Orbit are well positioned to capitalize on this growth. MIURA 5, launching from its strategic site at the CSG (Kourou, French Guiana), provides one of the few dedicated low-inclination launch opportunities available, offering customers direct access to equatorial orbits. This differentiates PLD Space from other major providers, whose standard offerings for many seeking access to space do not include this service. Currently, the niche is primarily served by one or two launch vehicles offering very low cadences, underscoring the importance of PLD Space's entry into this underserved market. Through this agreement, D-Orbit will fly payloads aboard MIURA 5, including its flagship ION Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV). D-Orbit provides logistics services to the space sector, including in-orbit satellite transportation with individual deployment into specific orbital slots, as well as in-space testing of hosted payloads. The company also offers satellite operators in-orbit storage and advanced computing capabilities. As the market leader in in-space logistics, D-Orbit has successfully deployed satellites into precise orbits through 17 ION missions to date. The contract with PLD Space ensures continued access to flexible and efficient launch solutions tailored to the evolving needs of satellite operators worldwide. 'From our launch complex in Kourou, French Guiana, and Duqm, Oman, we offer one of the widest ranges of orbital inclinators providing our customers with a significant competitive advantage,' said Raúl Verdú, CBDO and Co-founder at PLD Space. 'The agreement with D-Orbit strengthens our position as a leader, especially in markets that require reliable equatorial access, a capability that remains extremely limited in today's industry.' 'Working with PLD Space will allow us to expand our launch offering to equatorial missions, an option that is becoming increasingly interesting for our customers, enabling us to better meet their evolving needs while building a promising collaboration with PLD Space,' commented Matteo Lorenzoni, VP Commercial Strategy of D-Orbit. PLD Space is currently ramping-up the serial production for MIURA 5 units using the flight proven technology coming from MIURA 1, with the aim of starting its test flight campaign by the end of 2025. Commercial flights of MIURA 5 will begin in 2026 with the objective of scaling up to 30 launches per year by 2030. About PLD Space PLD Space is an international space services company with its own engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and people to space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a benchmark in the space launcher sector globally. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transport, covering the entire range of space missions. With a team of more than 300 employees and more than 12,500 m² dedicated to advanced manufacturing, PLD Space manages facilities in Teruel, Kourou (French Guiana) and Duqm (Oman), allowing it to offer complete satellite launch services and other payloads to space. For more information: María Climent, Communications Manager at PLD Burson
