A devotee died and more than 100 others reportedly fainted during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri after a temporary crowd surge. Officials said there was no stampede, adding that those who fell ill were rushed to hospitals for treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation as the incident raises fresh concerns over crowd management during one of India's largest religious festivals.

Puri Rath Yatra: One dead, over 100 devotees faint amid crowd surge

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Millions of devotees gathered in Odisha's Puri as the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra transformed the holy city into a sea of faith. Pilgrims from across India and abroad thronged the Grand Road to offer prayers to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, taking part in one of Hinduism's largest and most revered religious festivals.

Millions throng Puri to offer prayers to the Trinity

After a fairytale wedding in Turkey, actress-MP Nusrat Jahan and her husband Nikhil Jain hosted a grand reception in Kolkata on Thursday. The guest list comprised of all A-listers from the Bengali film industry.

After a fairytale wedding in Turkey, actress-MP Nusrat Jahan and her husband Nikhil Jain hosted a grand reception in Kolkata on Thursday. The guest list comprised of all A-listers from the Bengali film industry. Even Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came to the event to bless the couple. Dressed in a maroon velvet traditional outfit, Nusrat looked stunning as the new bride as she welcomed guests. Her groom, Nikhil Jain, coordinated his outfit with his wife and looked dapper in a black sherwani. View this post on Instagram Whenever i close my eyes, i see the light of ur love shining all over my heart,giving it the best of pleasures ever.. u have changed my life, u complete me,m a lot more with u.. @nikhiljain09 #thenjaffair A post shared by Nusrat (@nusratchirps) on Jul 4, 2019 at 5:28pm PDT × The newly elected MP along with her husband personally came to welcome the CM. The trio was joined by Nusrat's friend and fellow MP, actress Mimi Chakraborty for a photo op. Mimi looked stunning in a green lehenga. Mimi had also attended Nusrat's Turkey wedding in June. During a brief interaction with media, Nusrat said, "Like any other girl who dresses up like a bride on her reception day, I feel exactly the same today. I also have jitters; I also am excited and slightly nervous as well. Other Bengali stars who were seen at the reception included Bengali superstar Prosenjit, Abir Chakraborty, Raima Sen, Paoli Dam, Tonushree and actor Jeet. View this post on Instagram Wishing you a lifetime happiness sister @nusratchirps & @nikhiljain09 #thenjaffair A post shared by Tnusree C (@tonushree_10) on Jul 4, 2019 at 12:15pm PDT × View this post on Instagram Wishing @nusratchirps & @nikhiljain09 a great life ahead😊😊😊. #thenjaffair @jeet30 @madnanigopal @amitjumrani A post shared by Jeetfansclub Chetla (@jeetfansclubchetla) on Jul 4, 2019 at 6:25pm PDT × View this post on Instagram @raimasen , looking elegant... From Yesterday... #theNJaffair wedding reception ❤️❤️ @nusratchirps , @nikhiljain09 #raimasen#raima#saree#traditional#sareelook#nusratjahan#nikhiljain#weddingdiaries#weddingreception#weddinggoals#beautifuldiva#beautyqueen#bongbeauty#elegant#jewellery#photoshoot#prettinessoverload#gorgeousness#hairstyles#haircolour#makeuplife#makeup#actorslife#❤️ A post shared by Tolly world (@tolly_world_and_fresh_faces) on Jul 4, 2019 at 11:20pm PDT × View this post on Instagram @mimichakraborty, looking pretty as always in her bestie's wedding reception... #theNJaffair ❤️❤️ @nusratchirps , @nikhiljain09 #mimichakraborty#mimi#mimssi#nusratjahan#nikhiljain#weddingphotos#weddinggoals#bestfriendsmarriage#lahengacholi#lahenga#actorslife#makeup#makeuplife#hairstyles#haircolour#weddingreception#jamai420#kelorkirti#crisscross#beautifuldiva#beautyqueen#❤️ A post shared by Tolly world (@tolly_world_and_fresh_faces) on Jul 4, 2019 at 11:01pm PDT × View this post on Instagram Daddy's boy... @prosenstar with his son... #theNJaffair wedding reception ❤️❤️ @nusratchirps , @nikhiljain09 #prosenjitchatterjee#prosenjit#nusratjahan#nikhiljain#nusrat#nikhil#one#weddingphotos#weddinggoals#weddingdiaries#whitekurta#fatherandson#daddysboy#actorslife#dashinglook#handsomehunks#hairstyles#haircolour#traditional#❤️ A post shared by Tolly world (@tolly_world_and_fresh_faces) on Jul 4, 2019 at 11:05pm PDT × Earlier in the day, Nusrat and Nikhil were the chief guests at Iskon's annual Rathyatra where they performed the rituals along with Ms Banerjee. Nusrat and Mimi- immensely popular in Bengali films, made their political debut this year as they won from Basirhat and Jadavpur constituency on TMC tickets. The two were trolled when they posed outside the parliament wearing on western outfits. The two actresses though also got a lot of support from women across parties.

Nusrat Jahan and Nikhil Jain host grand reception in Kolkata; CM Mamata Banerjee, Mimi Chakraborty attend

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