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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rs 2.25 crore reward for Daitapatis for smooth conduct of Jagannath Rath Yatra
BHUBANESWAR/PURI: In a massive incentive, the Law department has approved Rs 2.25 crore for Daitapati servitors of the Shree Jagannath Temple if they ensure a smooth Rath Yatra. A proposal in this regard was sent by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) recently. In a letter to the Srimandir chief administrator, the department informed that the government has approved Rs 2.25 crore as a 'special reward' for Daita servitors for disciplined conduct during the annual festival of the Trinity. The money will be paid from the SJTA funds and replenished with the allotment of funds as special grants to the SJTA at the supplementary budget stage. Other servitors welcomed the incentives for Daitapatis and urged release of funds for all servitors who render services connected with the Rath Yatra. In another development, the I&PR department has decided to set up temporary information kiosks at various places in Puri to reach out to maximum number of devotees coming to the city for Rath Yatra. At a preparatory meeting on Thursday, principal secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh said various programmes are being planned by the department for the upcoming Rath Yatra which includes folk art performances and live broadcasting of the festival. Meanwhile, DIG S Praveen Kumar informed that at least 70 platoons of police force along with four senior commandant rank police officers and 450 other officers will be deployed in Puri for the Snana Purnima on June 11. Addressing the press, the DIG said, 'Our primary aim is to bring discipline to the darshan of the deities, ensure the security of devotees, and regulate traffic.' Earlier in the day, the DIG discussed the security issue with Puri Superintendent of Police Vinit Kumar, and other senior officers of the district. The temple administration has also conducted a number of meetings with temple servitors and Daitapatis for the timely observance of daily rituals of the deities.
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Stay in US funds if horizon exceeds seven years, exposure less than 20%
If you are worried about a US-only exposure following the downgrade of US government debt, go for a globally diversified fund Sanjay Kumar Singh Karthik Jerome New Delhi Listen to This Article Moody's Investors Service downgraded the United States (US) government's credit rating from AAA to AA1 on May 16, 2025. This has sparked concern among Indian retail investors who have diversified globally, with many questioning whether to maintain, reduce, or exit their US fund holdings. Why the downgrade happened The downgrade stems from the US's widening fiscal deficit and elevated debt-to-GDP ratio. 'The high level of debt-to-GDP ratio could make it difficult for the US to service its debt,' says Pratik Oswal, chief of passive business, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company (AMC).
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Probe begins in U.P.'s Pilibhit into ‘bids' to convert Sikhs to Christianity
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district have started a probe into allegations that around 3,000 Sikhs living in villages near the India-Nepal border have been converted to Christianity through coercion, inducements, and false promises, officials said. The issue, raised by the All-India Sikh-Punjabi Welfare Council when a delegation of it met Pilibhit DM Sanjay Kumar Singh on Friday, has sparked concerns about internal security, with local Sikh leaders pointing to foreign agencies allegedly operating through Nepal as potential orchestrators of the conversions. On May 13, an FIR was registered against eight named and several unknown accused at the Hazara police station on charges of illegal conversion. DM Sanjay Kumar Singh said: 'The SDM of Puranpur is conducting a detailed probe alongside the district police,' Singh said, adding that 'allegations of inducements linked to government schemes remain unconfirmed'. Pilibhit SP Abhishek Yadav confirmed that a recent complaint alleging pressure to convert is under investigation. Harpal Singh Jaggi, state president of All India Sikh Punjabi Welfare Council and acting president of Lucknow Gurdwara Management Committee, alleged that Nepali pastors have been actively facilitating conversions in border villages such as Bailha, Tatarganj, and Bamanpur Bhagirath since 2020. These villages have a combined population exceeding 20,000. 'They are enticing people through temptation, superstition and false promises to cure ailments,' Jaggi alleged, adding that a list of 160 families allegedly converted has been submitted to DM Sanjay Kumar Singh and SP Abhishek Yadav. He also claimed that a Gurmat Samagam held in February in Bailha saw 180 families reconverting to Sikhism. Local Sikh leaders claim that poverty and lack of education are the key factors making villagers vulnerable to such inducements. The victims, who have not received the promised benefits, are demanding action against the accused, but no arrests have been made so far.
The Print
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
UP: Probe launched in Pilibhit into ‘attempts' to convert Sikhs to Christianity
Pilibhit (UP), May 17 (PTI) The district authority in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit has initiated a probe into allegations of widespread conversion of Sikhs into Christianity, officials said on Saturday. The probe was launched after a delegation from a Sikh body brought the matter to the authority's notice. Confirming the development, District Magistrate Sanjay Kumar Singh said, 'A delegation of Sikhs met us on Friday alleging large-scale illegal conversion of Sikhs. I have directed the sub-divisional magistrate of Puranpur to look into the matter along with the district police.' During the meeting on Friday, members of the All India Sikh Punjabi Welfare Council claimed that approximately 3,000 Sikhs have recently been converted to Christianity.
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Do not apply for health cover without revealing existing hypertension
You may succeed in buying the policy but your claim could get rejected later if any complications arise Premium Sanjay Kumar Singh Karthik Jerome New Delhi Listen to This Article May 17 will be celebrated as World Hypertension Day. According to the World Health Organisation and the India Hypertension Control Initiative, around 25 per cent of Indian adults suffer from hypertension. This condition can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney and eye disorders, and cognitive decline. 'Hypertension can be the root cause of many diseases regarded as chronic or critical,' says Ashish Yadav, head (products and business operations), ManipalCigna Health Insurance. Getting a cover becomes a challenge Buying health insurance can be challenging for individuals with hypertension. 'Such applicants have to undergo extensive medical testing, which can be
