Puri, June 9 -- In view of fast-paced preparations for annual Ratha Jatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Odisha Government is hopeful for smooth conduct of the religious event this year.

The Ratha Jatra will be conducted smoothly in Puri this year as 80 per cent work has been completed so far. The remaining work will be done far days before Ratha Jatra," said Law and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan after coordination committee meeting on Snana Jatra and Ratha Jatra rituals in Puri today.

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration is monitoring all the preparations for the upcoming Snana Jatra of deities scheduled on June 11 (Wednesday).

"Everything is going on perfectly in coordination with servitors as per the guidelines set for...