The Kerala government has clarified that it does not intend to enter into any confrontation with the High Court but believes that greater operational freedom is necessary for the administration to function effectively. Devaswom Minister stated that the government respects the judiciary and its constitutional role while emphasising the need for adequate space for executive...
A major development has emerged in the alleged theft of donation funds at the revered Badrinath Dham temple in Uttarakhand, with police arresting a suspended employee of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Authorities say the arrest follows an extensive investigation into the disappearance of a substantial amount of money collected through temple donations, a case...
The trust responsible for managing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is considering changes to its internal regulations to introduce a dedicated Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position, according to discussions within the organisation. The proposed amendment is aimed at strengthening administrative systems, improving coordination and ensuring smoother management of the temple’s expanding operations. The Shri Ram...
The Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, has categorically denied allegations that he personally approved the trust’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for cash counting in 2025. Responding to the controversy surrounding the handling of temple donations, Rai asserted that the procedures in question were neither drafted nor sanctioned by him...
A significant leadership transition has taken place within the trust overseeing the management and development of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, with veteran administrator Champat Rai stepping down from his position amid ongoing scrutiny and controversy surrounding trust-related matters. The development marks a notable moment for one of India’s most prominent religious institutions, which has...
Authorities have arrested all eight accused individuals allegedly involved in a major financial irregularity case linked to donations collected in the name of the Ram Temple. Investigators claim the accused orchestrated a scheme involving forged donation receipts and unauthorized collection of funds, raising concerns about the misuse of religious sentiments for financial gain. The arrests...
A political controversy has erupted over the alleged theft of a necklace associated with Lord Ram’s sacred Padukas at a temple in Ayodhya, with the issue quickly escalating into a war of words between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh launched a sharp attack...
Murari Babu, a former official who had been accused in the high-profile Sabarimala gold loss case, has died at the age of 54. His death marks a significant development in a case that attracted widespread public attention and raised serious concerns about the management and accountability of valuable assets associated with one of India’s most...