Raighar: The long-standing dream of the people in the remote Raighar block of Nabarangpur district has finally come true, as the “Jagannath Express” bus service to Puri was launched today.
The direct bus service now enables residents of Raighar to travel straight to the holy Jagannath Dham in Puri. The bus departs from Raighar at 5 PM and reaches Puri at around 7 AM the next morning, taking a route through Bhawanipatna, Junagarh, Phulbani, Baliguda, and Bhubaneswar—covering a journey of approximately 10.5 hours.
The return trip starts from Puri at 5 PM, arriving at Raighar by 7 AM the next day. Ticket prices have been set at ₹900 for male passengers and ₹700 for female passengers. Tickets are also available online, according to sources.
The people of Raighar expressed great joy and enthusiasm over the launch of this much-awaited service. On the first day, locals celebrated the occasion by performing rituals and a traditional puja at the bus stand before the departure of the inaugural journey.
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