digha temple trust board

During a trust board meeting on Tuesday, the board approved the takeover of 19.43 acres of land worth Rs388 crore at Kovaipudur that’s donated by G Square Group for the construction of a new TTD temple in Coimbatore.

In a recent development, Maharashtra's charity commissioner has specified that the order to freeze board meetings is targeted exclusively at the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, sparing the other Tata Trusts from disruption. This relief allows the broader philanthropic community associated with Tata to continue their vital work without interruption, clearing up confusion caused by the previously issued generalized directive.

Following the BJP's electoral victory in West Bengal, Jagannath devotees in Odisha are hopeful that the term 'dham' will be removed from the Digha temple's name. For months, religious groups objected to the use of 'Jagannath Dham' for the Digha shrine, arguing it infringes on Puri's unique spiritual and historical association.

Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh visited Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada on Saturday to offer prayers. He was received by temple officials and later attended a private wedding ceremony held within the temple premises, blessing the newlyweds.

The government has firmly refuted widespread rumors about a plan to monetize gold held by temples and religious institutions. Asserting that such claims are "completely false" and "without any basis," officials clarified that no scheme is being prepared to convert temple gold into bonds or designate it as "Strategic Gold Reserves.

Tata Trusts is exploring options after a charity commissioner's order halted board meetings. This directive impacts administrative decisions and shareholder roles in Tata Sons. Trusts plan to seek clarification, argue against a blanket ban, or challenge the order in court, contesting its retrospective application.

Street vendors along JP Ganga Path are caught in a frustrating limbo as delays in their relocation to the Digha vending zone persist. These setbacks have exacerbated already poor working conditions, with vendors facing unhygienic environments. Promises of improved infrastructure, including drainage systems, remain unfulfilled, leading to mounting discontent. The planned 1.