Odisha: After SC’s nod, Puri prepares to hold Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra

Preparations were made for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. Fire and disaster management dept sanitised the grand road on Monday night. Local administration ensured that all health guidelines are followed during yatra. To contain Covid-19 spread, Odisha has imposed restriction of movement. On Monday, SC modified its earlier order and allowed the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. SC had earlier stayed the annual Rath Yatra at Puri's Jagannath Temple in view of Covid.