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Top Court To Hear Pleas Seeking Recall Of ‘No Rath Yatra In Odisha’s Puri This Year’ Order

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Top Court To Hear Pleas Seeking Recall Of ‘No Rath Yatra In Odisha’s Puri This Year’ Order

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Has Agreed To Hear Petitions Seeking To Recall Its Order Putting On Hold The Rath Yatra In Odisha’s Puri This Year Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic. The Centre And The Odisha Government Told The Top Court Today That They Support The Holding Of The Rath Yatra – Which Is Scheduled To Start Tomorrow – With Certain Restrictions.

“It Is A Matter Of Faith For Crores. If Lord Jagannath Will Not Come Out Tomorrow, He Cannot Come Out For 12 Years As Per Traditions,” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Who Represented The Centre, Told The Supreme Court. The Centre Said The State Government Can Impose Curfew For A Day To Ensure That The Virus Is Not Spread, While Maintaining Precautions.

“A Ritual Going On For Centuries Cannot Be Interfered With. Only People Tested Negative (For Coronavirus) And Working In The Lord Jagannath Temple Can Be Part Of The Ritual,” Mr Mehta, Who Mentioned The Matter Before A Bench Headed By Justice Arun Mishra, Said.

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The Supreme Court Said Chief Justice Of India SA Bobde Has Set Up A Three-Judge Bench To Hear The Petitions Later Today. Chief Justice Bobde, Who Is In Nagpur Because Of The Top Court’s Summer Vacation, Will Hear The Case Along With Justices AS Bopanna And Dinesh Maheshwari Through Video-Conferencing.

The Centre Also Told The Top Court That The People Can Seek Blessings On Television During The Live Telecast. “Raja Of Puri And The Temple Committee May Supervise Arrangements Of These Rituals,” The Centre Said.

“Lord Jagannath Will Not Forgive Us If We Allowed The Rath Yatra,” Chief Justice Of India SA Bobde Had Said Last Thursday While Hearing A Petition Seeking To Defer The Rath Yatra In Puri.

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“Such Gatherings Can’t Take Place At The Time Of The Pandemic,” The Supreme Court Had Said, Referring To The Advice By Health Professionals To Maintain Social Distancing As The Highly Infectious Coronavirus Can Spread Via Respiratory Droplets And Surface Contact. The Risk Increases Manifold In A Crowded Environment.

A 19-Year-Old Muslim Student From Odisha’s Nayagarh District Is Among The 24 Petitioners Who Have Approached The Supreme Court Seeking A Recall Of Its Order Staying The Rath Yatra This Year.

The Rath Yatra In The Coastal District Of Puri Is Attended By Lakhs Of People From Across The World.

A Non-Profit, Odisha Vikas Parishad, In Its Petition, Had Said The Annual Festival In Puri Will Draw Some 10 Lakh People And The Religious Event Goes On For 10 To 12 Days. The Rath Yatra Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic “Will Be An Invitation To Infect Lakhs Of Devotees”, The Petition Said, Adding The Odisha Government Has Also Not Allowed Religious Places To Open Before June 30.

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News Source: NDTV

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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