The rule came about because, as the symbolic representative and ‘sevak’ of Lord Hanuman, the priest’s role is to stay at the temple, which is seen as Hanuman’s own abode

A grand Jagannath temple in Digha, costing Rs 250 crore, was built under CM Mamata Banerjee. Opposition accuses her of using public funds for political gains

The critically endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle has been reintroduced in the Ganga river as part of the government’s flagship programme of cleaning the river and enhancing its biodiversity.