Prasad

Responding to the video, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) reminded devotees that the sacred Mahaprasad must be eaten on the ground, upholding centuries-old traditions and urging respect.

UP: High-Tech kitchen at Mahakumbh serves one lakh devotees daily

Prayagraj's Mahakumbh is witnessing an influx of lakhs of devotees daily, drawn by faith and tradition. To accommodate the massive crowds, a high-tech kitchen has been established at Baba Satyapal Maharaj's pandal, ensuring seamless food preparation and distribution. Equipped with advanced machinery, the kitchen prepares chapatis, rice, vegetables, halwa, and puris on a large scale. The female administrator managing the setup shared that arrangements have been made for both food and lodging to serve the devotees efficiently. She added that meals for lakhs of devotees are prepared and served under one roof, fostering a communal and spiritual experience.Devotees expressed their delight with the food and the overall arrangements. Many referred to the meals as "prasad" rather than just food, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the offering.

BJP wants to poison Lalu Prasad, alleges Rabri Devi

Prasad, who has been serving jail term in a Ranchi prison following his conviction in fodder scam cases, is currently undergoing treatment for multiple ailments at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Jharkhand capital.

Tourism projects worth Rs 2300 crore sanctioned since Jan 2015

Under national mission PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive), as many as 11 projects worth Rs 284.53 crore have been sanctioned so far, while 25 projects worth Rs 2,048 crore have been approved under Swadesh Darshan scheme, the release said.

Budget 2016: E-tourist visa extn, medical tourism to boost sector: Survey

The Survey suggested that "tax issues like the place of provision clause in service tax resulting in tourism services not being treated as export of service and being taxed and need for lower GST for tourism-related services as in many OECD countries" are required to be addressed to boost the sector.

'Fund-of-funds' launched to aid start-ups from electronics, IT

The Electronic Development Fund (EDF) floated by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology will invest in professional venture capital funds which will in-turn invest the money in start-ups, Minister for IT and Communication Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Google facing 4 cases for alleged abuse of dominance: Govt

In two cases, a combined investigation report has been received, which is under consideration of the Commission, the Minister added.

IT dept may end Vodafone's tax woes by Budget with circular

Even as the Income Tax department and Vodafone executives have held several rounds of talks to settle Rs 11,200-crore tax dispute, the absence of enabling provisions for a settlement is likely to be addressed in the forthcoming Budget.