BJP govt in Odisha criticised WB for naming Digha shrine as Jagannath Dham. Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple Administration also questioned servitor who participated in Digha consecration.
The Cholas built massive temples dedicated to Shiva in Tamil Nadu, inspiring other kingdoms. But because they were too expensive to maintain, the Ganga dynasty in Odisha chose to patronise an existing local deity — Jagannath in Puri.
Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa, a 75-metre-wide corridor, was inaugurated by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on 17 January. It includes multi-level car parking, welcome space that can hold 6,000.
A host of temples is being renovated at a cost of Rs 2,000 crore. PWD says it’s a development & tourism-related project, but some experts see political undertones.
75-metre Parikrama Corridor will give pilgrims better access, cluttered periphery is being cleared by acquiring land. All this is part of push for World Heritage Site tag.
Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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