In a landmark first for an Indian religious institution, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has secured trademark protection for sacred terms Patitapavana and Ananda Bazar, along with the Nilachakra logo, safeguarding the temple’s cultural and spiritual identity.
The Allahabad High Court issued notices to the UP government, Central ministries, ASI and other authorities over the poor condition of thousands of heritage structures across the State. The Court was hearing a PIL stating that over 4,900 historic buildings in Uttar Pradesh are unprotected and on the verge of disappearance.
