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Time of India
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt withdraws order for teachers' VIP duty at temple
Rajkot/Ahmedabad: The Rajkot district administration has withdrawn an order to govt school teachers and principals to manage VIP food arrangements at Ghela Somnath Temple near Jasdan during the holy month of Shravan . The move came after criticism from the education community and a backlash on social media. The order, issued by the deputy collector of Jasdan on July 21, had directed school staff from various govt primary schools to take charge of administrative responsibilities during temple events, including overseeing VIP food services under the supervision of the taluka primary education officer (TPEO). Citing the number of visitors during Shravan and the scale of activities, the order claimed additional support was required. Educators objected to the move, stating it disrupted academic activities and questioned the appropriateness of assigning teaching staff to non-educational duties. After the uproar, the deputy collector clarified that participation was intended to be voluntary but revoked the order "with immediate effect due to administrative reasons". The Ghela Somnath Temple on the banks of the Ghelo river, is believed to have been built in the 15th century by Princess Minal Devi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo It houses a Shivlinga brought from Prabhas Patan during the invasion era to protect it from destruction. Minister of state for education, Praful Pansheriya on Thursday called the assignment "entirely inappropriate" and ordered the immediate revocation of the circular. Pansheriya said that besides responsibilities mandated by the central and state govts — such as election duties — teachers should not be assigned any additional tasks. He also announced that going forward, prior approval from the principal secretary of the education department will be mandatory before assigning responsibilities to teachers. According to an official statement, the minister had a telephonic discussion with Mukesh Kumar, principal secretary of education, and directed him to take appropriate action. Reacting to the incident, a Gujarat Congress spokesperson said the govt had previously issued similar circulars assigning teachers non-teaching duties. He added that such practices must be stopped immediately.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Hindustan Times
Kanwar Yatra 2025: Spiritual swag takes over as young turn on the fashion metre while shopping at Delhi-NCR markets
'I've been taking up Kanwar Yatra for 11 years now. Is saal T-shirts mein naye designs dekh ke achha laga, I like the ones with trishul and one-liner statement. So far I've shopped at Sadar, and bought one for myself and one for my younger brother for ₹100 each,' says Pritam, a resident of north Delhi. Delhiites are heading to markets to scout for clothes and accessories that can elevate the spiritual vibe this kanwar season.(Photos: Isha Yadav/HT) Delhiite Pritam, who is taking up Kanwar Yatra this year, has opted for a statement T-shirt with one liner.(Photo: Isha Yadav/HT) 'I've been taking up Kanwar Yatra for 11 years now. Is saal T-shirts mein naye designs dekh ke achha laga, I like the ones with trishul and one-liner statement. So far I've shopped at Sadar, and bought one for myself and one for my younger brother for ₹100 each,' says Pritam, a resident of north Delhi. Keep your keys safe with Shivlinga and trishul-themed keychains! Where: Pratap Market, Sadar Bazar; Price: ₹10 each.(Photo: Isha Yadav/HT) Wall tapestries with God Shiva's imagery are gaining popularity for those wanting to deck-up the kanwar trucks or just want to bring the kanwar spirit to their homes. Where: Nehru Bazar, Paharganj Price: ₹200 to ₹550(Photo: Isha Yadav/HT) 'I've been going on Kanwar Yatra since I was 10, and have very fond memories of accompanying my father. This year, I'm going with my friends, but wearing the dhoti from my father's wardrobe and pairing it with a chic T-shirt,' says Rahul Chaudhary, a south Delhi-based entrepreneur. Rahul Chaudhary, a south Delhi-based entrepreneur, opts for dhoti instead of shorts while taking up Kanwar Yatra. Rudraksha bracelets and malas are a cool option to accessorise the kanwar look.(Photo: Isha Yadav/HT) 'During the kanwar yatra season, a lot of buyers, especially youngsters, come looking for rudraksha accessories and opt to buy and wear different things ranging from bracelets (price: ₹100 each) to malas ( ₹450- ₹1,300) as these go with the look and look stylish,' Madhu, a shopkeeper at Janpath market. Ananyashree Rathore, recent DU graduate, prefers pairing saffron and maroon coloured clothes during the kanwar season.(Photo: Isha Yadav/HT) 'Come Kanwar Yatra and and my go-to choice in clothes is to pair saffron skirt and top with maroon dupatta to add a touch of grace to devotion. I accessorise the look with rudraksha mala. It feels so amazing to dress up in the spiritual theme while chanting 'Bol Bam',' says Ananyashree Rathore, a recent graduate of Delhi University (DU). Story by Isha Yadav For more, follow HT City Delhi Junction
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tejashwi battles for power, brother in search of peace
Patna: It is rare for both sons of chief to be in the spotlight at the same time. While his younger son, , has been reaching out to families affected by crime and military casualties in Bihar, his elder son, , was seen meditating in the Maldives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A post on Tej Pratap's social media account shows him seated on a beach, meditating with his eyes closed. He is wearing a black cap and a Rudraksh rosary around his neck. In his caption, he writes, "Peace is an essential part of life. We constantly seek it, for without peace, our lives can descend into chaos." He adds, "Through meditation and self-reflection, we gain a deeper understanding of our thoughts and emotions, leading to a greater sense of fulfilment and happiness. " In a pinned thread on his social media page, he is seen holding a Shivlinga while a sadhu pours water over it. "Mahadev is the symbol of ultimate truth. To embrace Mahadev is to embrace the deepest, most profound aspect of ourselves. To find peace in the midst of chaos is to find Mahadev," he writes. The location of the temple is not specified. Earlier this month, he had spoken about offering his services during heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Tejashwi has been conducting outreach programmes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. He has visited several districts including Bhagalpur, Nawada, Nalanda, Saran and Siwan to meet the families of soldiers who died during recent military operations. On Thursday evening, he visited Bhagalpur to offer condolences to the family of Army jawan Santosh Yadav. According to reports, while his widow initially refused financial assistance, she later accepted it following repeated requests from Tejashwi. He also visited Banka district, where a 20-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly raped and murdered. There too, Tejashwi provided financial help to the victim's family, as confirmed by a post on his social media account.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Allahabad HC adjourns hearing on plea seeking ASI survey of Gyanvapi wazukhana
The Allahabad high court on Monday adjourned hearing on a plea seeking an ASI survey of the wazukhana (ablution pond) area in the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi. The court set July 4 as the next date of hearing after being informed of an interim Supreme Court order restraining courts across the country from passing directions on lawsuits relating to religious places. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed the order in a petition filed by Rakhi Singh who is one of the plaintiffs in the Shringar Gauri worshipping suit 2022, which is presently pending before the Varanasi's district court. The petition in the high court has challenged a Varanasi district judge's order refusing to direct the Archeological Survey of India to undertake a survey of the wazukhana area except the structure the Hindu side claims to be a Shivlinga and the Muslim side describes as a fountain in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. In her application before the Varanasi court, which was rejected on October 21, 2023, the primary contention raised by Rakhi Singh was that the survey of the wazukhana, excluding the Shivlinga, is necessary to ascertain the religious character of the property in question (Gyanvapi precincts). However, while rejecting her application, the district judge had observed in his order that the apex court vide its order dated May 17, 2022 had ordered to duly protect the area where the Shivalinga is stated to have been found and therefore it is not proper to direct the ASI to survey the area as it would violate the Supreme Court's order. In the order dated October 21, the district judge also noted that the particular area was also excluded from the ambit of the ASI survey ordered by his court vide an order dated July 21, 2023, passed in the 2022 suit. In her revision plea, petitioner Rakhi Singh has stressed that the survey of the wazukhana area is necessary in the interest of justice and it shall benefit the plaintiff(s) and defendants alike and come in aid of the court to arrive at a just decision in the 2022 suit. A scientific survey of the complex has already been conducted by the ASI and the report submitted to the Varanasi district judge. The survey was conducted in accordance with a July 2023 order of the district judge to determine if the mosque was built over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.
