Day: July 15, 2024

For the first time in 46 years, the inner Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of Puri’s Jagannath Temple was opened today, revealing the precious ornaments of the sibling deities—Lords Jagannath and Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. These valuables, donated by devotees and erstwhile kings over centuries, have been stored in the Ratna Bhandar of the 12th-century shrine. An 11-member committee, including Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief administrator Arabinda Padhi, entered the inner Ratna Bhandar by breaking three locks, as the existing keys did not work. The committee conducted an inspection but…

In a devastating turn of events, more than 700 villages in Uttar Pradesh have been severely affected by flooding as rivers continue to overflow due to incessant rainfall. Within a 24-hour period ending Friday evening, 11 people have lost their lives in various rain-related incidents, according to officials from the state’s relief department. The state recorded an average of 7.5 mm of rainfall during this period. The toll of the rain-related incidents includes six people who drowned, two who were struck by lightning, two who succumbed to snakebites, and one…

The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with seven more deaths reported, bringing the total death toll to 90, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The state continues to grapple with severe flooding, affecting millions and submerging vast areas of land. Recent Fatalities: The latest fatalities include five individuals who perished in a boat capsize incident in the Goalpara district. Additionally, one person drowned in each of the Nagaon and Jorhat districts. Despite some improvement in the flood situation, these tragic incidents underscore the ongoing danger posed…

Supreme Court says Indian married men must financially empower wives Court dismisses man’s plea against paying interim maintenance Court says financial empowerment secures homemaker’s position in family Financial Empowerment for Homemakers On Tuesday, the Supreme Court made a significant observation regarding the financial responsibilities of married men towards their homemaker wives. The court emphasized that an Indian married man must recognize the importance of financially empowering his wife, especially if she does not have an independent source of income. This observation was made during a hearing of a petition filed…