UIDAI cautions against using plastic, laminated Aadhaar cards
NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) cautioned the public against going for plastic or laminated Aadhaar smart cards saying their unauthorised printing could render the QR code dysfunctional or even expose personal data without an individual’s informed consent.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) asserted that the Aadhaar letter, its cutaway portion, downloaded versions of Aadhaar on ordinary paper or mAadhaar are “perfectly valid”. Moreover, unauthorised printing of Aadhaar smart cards could cost between Rs 50-300, or even more, a payment that is completely unnecessary, it said.
“…the plastic or PVC Aadhaar smart cards are often not usable as the QR code (Quick Response Code) commonly becomes dysfunctional during such unauthorised printing at some vendor/shop,” UIDAI said in a statement.
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Delhi devotee gifts ₹2 crore golden Bhagavad Gita to Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt
Udupi: A devotee from Delhi has gifted a Bhagavad Gita engraved on gold sheets, valued at around ₹2 crore, to the Sri Krishna Mutt in Udupi during the World Gita Paryaya celebrations.
According to a report published by News18 on Friday, the golden Bhagavad Gita was offered by Lakshminarayanan, a devotee from Delhi, and was presented at the historic Sri Krishna Math as part of events associated with the Puttige Math tradition.
What makes this Gita truly exceptional is not only its value but its construction. All seven hundred verses across the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gita have been engraved on gold-plated pages. The sacred text has been crafted to ensure clarity of the verses while preserving the durability of the gold sheets.
To mark the dedication, a grand procession was organised through Ratha Beedi, the iconic Car Street that circles the temple, before being placed at the Gita Mandir within the Krishna Math.
Senior and junior pontiffs of the Puttige Math participated in the procession. The offering is linked to the Koti Gita Lekhana Yajna, an initiative led by Puttige Math pontiff Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji to encourage devotees to handwrite the Bhagavad Gita.
Temple authorities have prepared a dedicated display area within a museum space at the Krishna Math. The book will be housed in a high security glass enclosure that is both bulletproof and climate controlled, ensuring the gold pages remain protected from damage or theft.
Devotees will be able to view the book safely, making it accessible without compromising its preservation.
Authorities said this is the first time a golden version of the Bhagavad Gita has been formally dedicated to the Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt, adding a unique chapter to the institution’s long spiritual history.
