Gorakhpur, Ayodhya get new SSPs
Contract of 250 ad hoc power workers in in Ayodhya not renewed this yr
Major IPS reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh: SSPs of Gorakhpur, Ayodhya among 14 officers transferred
In a reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government transferred 14 IPS officers, including key postings for Gorakhpur and Ayodhya. Raj Karan Nayyar, who oversaw security for the Ram Temple consecration, is now SSP Gorakhpur, while Gaurav Grover takes over as SSP Ayodhya. Other significant changes include DIG Vaibhav Krishna's appointment to Varanasi Range and Mohit Gupta's move to Secretary (Home).
Tent shelter of Ram Lalla to be kept inside Ayodhya temple as memorabilia
LUCKNOW: As the construction of Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been paced up to meet the mid-May deadline, the tent which housed Lord Ram till August 5, 2020 and the throne from 1949 will be displayed as memorials in the temple premises. Nripendra Mishra, Chairman, Shree Ram Temple Construction Committee said the tent used during the temple movement period is safe with the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The work on gold plating of doors on the first floor and the installation of special lighting on the spire is going on. It will be displayed on the premises as a reminder and inspiration, said Mishra while interacting with media persons on the sidelines of the construction review meeting in Ayodhya on Sunday. He added that the original throne used by Ram Lalla in 1949 had been recovered. It would be kept for public viewing alongside the tent. Meanwhile, the idols of Ram Darbar have reached Ayodhya. As per the configuration of the Darbar, Lord Ram and Goddess Sita will be placed on the throne, Lakshman and Shatrughna will be shown waving fans, while Hanuman and Bharat will sit at the feet of Shri Ram and Sita. According to Mishra, on May 1, six doors were installed on the first floor. Crafted from teakwood brought from Chandrapur in Maharashtra, each of the six doors was plated with a layer of copper followed by a layer of gold. The door design features two elephants pouring water on lotus flowers. The symbols of Jaya and Vijaya are carved on both sides of the door. Moreover, two special lights are being mounted on the main spire of the temple. The first is an aviation signal light to alert aircraft about the temple's height. The second is an Arrester light to protect the temple from lightning strikes. Only the final work of flag installation on the spire remains to be done and it is expected to be completed in the next three to four months. On Vaishakh Tritiya or Akshay Tritiya on April 29, the 42-foot flag pole was installed atop the temples main spire. The flag pole was installed by engineers from L&T and TCS using a trolley and two tower cranes. The pole was made by Bharat Bhai Company of Gujarat, designed to reflect the temples sanctity. The temple ramparts are being connected to the main structure. A bridge and lift are under construction on the western side for easier access of devotees. Preparations to apply gold on the 4-foot kalash of the temple have also been completed. The work is expected to be finished within the next three days.
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Ram Mandir complex to have 60% area as green cover: Temple trust
The Ram temple complex in Ayodhya will prioritize environmental conservation, with 60% of the area developed as green space, according to the temple's trust. The complex will adhere to a zero-discharge policy to prevent pollution, and a significant portion of land will be allocated for gardens named Panchvati.
Ram Darbar to be adorned with idols on May 23, special darshan passes to be issued
LUCKNOW: As the Ram temple in Ayodhya enters its final phase, the Ram Darbar, comprising idols of Lord Ram as king, Goddess Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughan, and Lord Hanuman, will take its final shape in the sanctum sanctorum on the first floor of the temple on May 23. Sharing the update on Friday, Temple Construction Committee chairman and retired IAS officer Nripendra Mishra informed that the idols of the Ram Darbar and the Sheshavatar temple had not yet arrived in Ayodhya. Speaking to media persons during a three-day review meeting on the temple construction, Mishra said, While Ram Darbar will come to its full glory on the first floor of the main temple on May 23, the idol of Lakshmanji will be established in the Sheshavatar temple before May 30. The consecration rituals of Ram Darbar and Sheshavatar temple will commence on June 3 and conclude on June 5, he added. Mishra also stated that the date for opening the Ram Darbar for public darshan would be decided by the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. He further said that passes would be issued for devotees to visit the Ram Darbar on the first floor, with 750 people allowed darshan each day. Around 50 passes will be issued by the temple trust per hour and the darshan will be held on a first-come, first-served basis, he said. Highlighting safety protocols, Mishra noted that only 50 devotees would be allowed on the first floor every hour in accordance with guidelines set by the scientists of the Central Building Research Institute of India (CBRI), Roorkee. The main temple has been equipped with 10 sensors to monitor the movement of stones. Even during an earthquake, the sensors will alert in advance. With the help of these sensors, the temples load during the first three months will be monitored and studied, he said. The Construction Committee chairman added that all construction within the temple premises, except the boundary and auditorium, would be completed by December 2025.
Ayodhya Civic Body Bans Sale Of Meat, Liquor On Entire Ram Path
The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has adopted a resolution to prohibit the sale of liquor and meat along the 14-kilometer stretch of Ram Path, a vital route connecting Ayodhya and Faizabad cities.
Ayodhya civic body bans sale ofliquor, meat on 14km-long Ram Path
Ayodhya municipal corporation proposes ban on sale of meat, liquor on Ram Path
LUCKNOW: The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has passed a resolution seeking a ban on the sale of liquor and meat along a 14-kilometre stretch of Ram Path, which includes roads connecting Ayodhya city with Ayodhya Cantonment and also Faizabad city. The resolution, passed by the executive committee comprising the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and 12 Corporators, also proposes a prohibition on the sale of paan, gutkha, bidi, cigarettes, and advertisements for undergarments. Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi said the decision regarding the ban has been formally communicated to the District Magistrate (DM) of Ayodhya, who will now decide on its implementation. The councillors proposed that since this 14-km stretch of road is named Ram Path after Lord Ram, the sale of such items along it would not align with our cultural discipline. Therefore, we have passed a resolution and sent a letter to the DM to stop the sale of liquor on Ram Path. Moreover, we have also urged the district administration to relocate meat shops away from Ram Path, said the Mayor. However, the district administration is yet to respond to the proposal. The sale of meat and liquor in Ayodhya town has not been practiced for a long time. However, Ram Path, which starts from the banks of the River Saryu and enters Faizabad city, has numerous outlets selling raw mutton and chicken, as well as a brisk business in liquor sales. The 10-km stretch of Ram Path in Faizabad city has many liquor shops on both sides, along with prominent restaurants and hotels serving non-vegetarian food. There are also hoardings displaying advertisements for gutkha and undergarments. Shops selling liquor and meat will only be allowed beyond half a kilometre from Ram Path, and restaurants and hotels serving non-vegetarian food will also have to relocate at least half a kilometre away from the road, said Mukesh Pandey, PRO of Ayodhya Municipal Corporation. Meanwhile, as the Ram Temple nears completion, work has begun on mounting gold on the temple doors in Ayodhya. Currently, six doors on the first floor of the temple are being adorned with a total of 18 kg of gold, with each door receiving 3 kg, according to a source from the temple trust. The Ram Darbar on the temples first floor and the Kalash atop it will also be decorated with gold. According to sources, the doors on the first floor have been crafted from 'Sagaun' (teak) wood sourced from Chandrapur in Maharashtra. Each door was first covered with copper, followed by 3 kg of gold. The doors are engraved with images of elephants showering water on lotus flowers. In the next three days, the four-foot Kalash will also be mounted with gold, the sources said. It may be recalled that the 14 doors on the temples ground floor, which include the Sanctum Sanctorum, were also covered in gold last year.
Ayodhya Woman Claims Husband Hid Religion, Is Forcing Her To Convert After 2 Kids
The woman said her husband posed as a Hindu Kshatriya at the time of their wedding in 2020 at the famed Badi Devkali temple in Ayodhya
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate after Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan's provocative remarks in parliament. Her speech, invoking religious and militaristic rhetoric, includes threats to India and praises for Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu. The speech has gone viral amid the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. With both countries on edge, the international community urges restraint as the risk of further conflict grows.
Who is Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan? Pakistani Senators Ayodhya remarks spark outrage
Pakistani senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khas has issued provocative comments that have angered India. The woman senator has given a controversial statement on Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. She further claimed that in case of conflict with India, the Sikh soldiers would not be up in arms against Pakistan
Idol installation of Ram Darbar deferred by a month in Ayodhya
LUCKNOW: The installation ceremony of the idols of Ram Darbar on the Ram temples first floor has been deferred by a month. The installation was scheduled to take place on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya on Wednesday, April 30. Now it is expected to take place on May 23. As per the sources of the temple trust, the idol installation ceremony has been delayed due to a defect in the idols of the Ram Darbar. Meanwhile, Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust sources claim that elaborate arrangements will be made for the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Ram Darbar in June. As per the details shared by informed sources, the Ram Darbar will feature four-and-a-half-foot tall marble idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Hanuman, Bharat, Lakshman and Shatrughan. According to one of the members of the temple trust, Dr Anil Mishra, the idols have been carved from white Makrana marble in Rajasthan. To maintain the sites sanctity, only a limited number of devotees will be allowed access to the temples first floor. On the other hand, a 42-foot flagpole on the main spire of the upcoming Ram temple on Ram Janmabhoomi premises was installed, taking the total height of the temple to 203 feet. The flagpole was installed by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai after traditional puja and other rituals on Tuesday. On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the Ram Darbar was to be ceremoniously placed in the sanctum sanctorum on the first floor. But the ceremony has now been postponed for next month, said the temple trust. As per the temple construction committee sources, Ram Mandir construction will be completed by June 5 this year. Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the construction committee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said that 99 per cent of the construction work had been completed. The Dhwajdand (temple flagpole) has been installed atop the shikhar (spire), which is essentially a symbolic declaration that the work on the shikhar is now complete. The overall construction of the temple is now nearly finished, Mishra said. While the installation of the Ram Darbar on the first floor of the temple would take place on May 23, Lord Ram would be ceremoniously enshrined as per our faith and rituals on June 5, Mishra said. He added that the seven temples dedicated to sages and devotees associated with Lord Ram, on the premises, given special importance by the Prime Minister, were also complete. These seven temples, dedicated to Maharishi Valmiki, Shri Vashisht ji, Vishwamitra ji, Ahilya ji, Nishadraj Maharaj, Shabari Mata, and Agastya Muni, located within the temple premises, will also be open to the public after June 5. The second floor of the temple will feature a display of the Ramayan in multiple languages, including its oldest known version. In August last year, the trust also received a Ram Darbar made of Titanium from Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). It will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum on the first floor of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. MIDHANI is an enterprise of the Union Defence Ministry.
Hanuman Garhi Priest Breaks 200-Year-Old Tradition To Visit Ayodhyas Ram Lalla On Akshaya Tritiya
The rule came about because, as the symbolic representative and sevak of Lord Hanuman, the priests role is to stay at the temple, which is seen as Hanuman's own abode
The venerated Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the 2,500-plus-years-old mutt established by Adi Sankara, is buzzing with festivities. The anointment of the 71st Sankaracharya of the peetam is a significant moment in the spiritual, cultural and social journey of the mutt. A disciple of Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the 70th Sankaracharya, will be the mutts 71st Sankaracharya in this unbroken lineage that is a continuum non pareil. With this anointment, the devotees shall once again be doubly-blessed, as they were during the time of the 69th Sankaracharya, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, between 1994 and 2017. Triply-blessed were those during the 1983-1994 period that saw the 68th Sankaracharya, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal, reverentially known as the Mahaswamigal, making the trinity of the mutts Acharyas a rare spectacle. The mutts three-pronged approach towards propagating Sanatan Dharmaprotecting civilisational assets, enabling intellectual assets, and enriching human life and livelihoodhas been phenomenal. Its Veda, Vidya and Vaidya sevas have transformed various dimensions of Bharats growth over the last century. Mahaswamigals predominant focus on protecting Vedic and other holy assets of Bharat and the 69th Sankaracharyas social outreach through education and healthcare have made the 70th Acharyas continuing odyssey stronger while anointing the 71st. Without compromising on rigorous religiosity despite having a punishing schedule, the Acharyas have blended spiritual and social causes in a seamless unison, cementing its headquarters in the holy town of Kanchi while spreading good deeds all over the country. With the Adi Sankara temple in Srinagar and many other temples across the country, eye hospitals in many places including Assam and Varanasi, Veda pathshalas and schools across locations, and a university for higher education and research, the Kanchi Mutt is a marvellous miscellany, true to Kalidasas poetic words, nagereshu Kanchi (the greatest of cities being Kanchi). Just as Kanchi Mutts founder Adi Sankara travelled across Bharat on foot, the 68th and 69th Acharyas have undertaken padayatras across the nation with a kaleidoscopic sweep of initiatives that have touched millions across generations. The 70th Acharyas care towards rural development, coupled with traditional practices, has attracted strategic minds to blend modern facilities with ancient wisdom in achieving a nurtured and nutritive balance. Some of his schemes to promote agriculture, cow farming and socioeconomic projects based on the Indian knowledge system have characterised the mutts tri-dimensional foray with sustainable reach. His contributions, guided by his revered guru in absentia, to the reconstruction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya will be etched in the memories of many. The trinocular vision with which he steers the mutts three-dimensional objectives stretching beyond conventional boundaries will be inspirational for his successor. It is this continuum of lineagenot only through physical presence and knowledge, but also through spiritual-social munificence and actionthat has made Kanchi Mutt a revered place of unifying sanctity. With the anointment today and Sankara Jayanthi (birthday of Adi Sankara) on May 2 to follow, the temple town of Kanchi is dazzling with divinity, sprouting with spirituality and towering with bhakti. Devotees have already been thronging the town in huge numbers ever since the formal announcement was made a few days ago. Traditional rituals are beginning as Kanchipuram is gearing up for the historic occasion. The new Sankaracharyas pious and radiant looks have already taken social media by storm. With this, millions of devotees are getting another Acharyaanother coming of the mutts first principles. As todays edition hits the stands, the newly-named endra Saraswathi Acharya Swamigal, as per the mutts tradition, shall adorn the saffron robes and hold the sanctified danda to guide Bharat along with the 70th Acharya. With Hara Hara Sankara, Jaya Jaya Sankara blowing through the skies of Kanchi and magnifying the works of the mutt, a new day dawns at the holy temple town. (Views are personal) S Vaidhyasubramaniam Vice-Chancellor & Tata Sons Chair Professor of Management, SASTRA (Deemed) University
SC refuses to quash FIRs against two for 'praising' Afzal Guru, commenting against judges
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has refused to quash FIRs against two Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath members accused of praising Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru aside from commenting on UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clothes and using unparliamentary language against apex court and the high courts judges. In its verdict on April 22, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta clubbed three FIRs registered in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu against them and said Rahamathulla and Jamal Mohammed made highly objectionable hate speeches in a protest rally on March 17, 2022 in Madurai. We must note that the language used by the petitioners in their speeches is highly objectionable and definitely discloses the necessary ingredients of the offences alleged. Hence, there is no scope for the exercise of writ jurisdiction of this court under Article 32 of the Constitution of India so as to quash the impugned FIRs, the bench said. The bench made note of the averments in the multiple FIRs lodged against them in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur and Madurai cities. The petitioners spoke praising Afzal Guru, a terrorist who was the mastermind behind the attack on the Indian Parliament. They also made remarks against the legal issues considered in the Ayodhya Ram Temple judgment; the dress being worn by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; the festivals being celebrated by Christians; the practice of Hindus in applying holy-ash to their bodies; the religious practice followed by the Sikhs keeping a sword with them and tried to link the same with the Hijab being worn by Muslim women, the bench said. The bench observed the duo also condemned the verdict of the Karnataka High Court in the Hijab case. It came on record that based on the hate speech, a sub-inspector posted at Thallakulam Police Station, Madurai City filed a complaint following which an FIR was registered on March 18, 2022 for promoting enmity between two groups, inciting any community to commit offence against another group and other offences. Similar FIR was lodged in Thanjavur on the same day. Another FIR was registered on March 19, 2022 at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station, Bengaluru on a complaint by a law practitioner. Both Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath members moved the top court for clubbing of the two Tamil Nadu FIRs and quashing of the Bengaluru FIR. They argued it was impermissible in law to register multiple FIRs for the same allegations and offences as it would be double jeopardy and violation of rights guaranteed by Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India. The counsel for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka opposed the submissions while referring to the inflammatory nature of their alleged hate speech and said sentiments of people at Madurai and Bengaluru were hurt. Though the FIRs registered in both states stemmed from same hate speech, the bench said the only justification given was that the complainants heard the hate speech at their respective locations. The bench, however, said allowing multiple prosecutions of the petitioners in different jurisdictions could lead to a serious anomaly with the possibility of conflicting decisions. Additionally, such a course of action would give rise to multiple trials for the same or similar set of allegations. Not for a moment, are we convinced by the submission advanced by counsel for the petitioners that the subsequent FIR should be quashed as the same tantamount to a second FIR on the same facts, but in any event, we feel that allowing multiple trials before courts of different jurisdiction in reference to the speeches of the petitioners dated March 17, 2022 is not expedient in the interest of justice and the trials deserve to be clubbed, it held. The court observed the purported hate speech was delivered within the jurisdiction of Thallakulam Police Station, Madurai City, Tamil Nadu, and it would be in the interest of justice that trial was conducted by a local court. Exercising its plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the top court directed the FIRs at Bengaluru and Thanjavur to be transferred to Madurai for joint trials by clubbing the three FIRs.
Hanuman Garhi Chief Priest Breaks Centuries-Old Tradition To Visit Ram Mandir In Ayodhya
For the first time in centuries, the chief priest of Hanumangarhi Temple, Mahant Prem Chand Das, will venture beyond the temple's boundaries to visit Ram Lalla on Akshaya Tritiya, marking a historic break from tradition.
42-foot flag pole installed at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of Akshay Tritiya 2025
Ahead of Akshay Tritiya 2025, a 42-foot flagpole was ceremoniously installed atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple's main peak on April 29, 2025. According to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the temple construction is progressing rapidly, with all seven mandaps expected to be completed by the end of April.
SC rejects bail plea of convicted ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in 1990 custodial death case
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of convicted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1990 custodial death case in which he was sentenced to life imprisonment. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said there was no merit in his plea for bail or the suspension of sentence in the case. We are not inclined to grant Sanjiv Bhatt bail. The prayer of bail is dismissed. The hearing of appeal shall not be affected. The hearing of appeal is expedited, Justice Nath said while pronouncing the verdict. The appeal of Bhatt against the conviction and life imprisonment is presently pending in the top court. Bhatt has moved the top court in 2024, challenging the Gujarat High Court's January 9, 2024 order dismissing his appeal. The high court also upheld the conviction of Bhatt and co-accused Pravinsinh Zala under Sections 302 (murder), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. The high court had dismissed the state government's appeal seeking to enhance the sentences of five other accused who were acquitted of murder charges but convicted under Sections 323 and 506. On October 30, 1990, then additional superintendent of police Bhatt detained around 150 people following a communal riot in Jamjodhpur town following a 'bandh' call against the halting of BJP leader L K Advani's 'rath yatra' for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya. Prabhudas Vaishnani, one of the detained persons, died in hospital after his release. Vaishnani's brother accused Bhatt and six other police officials of torturing him in custody and causing his death. Bhatt was arrested on September 5, 2018, in another case where he is accused of falsely implicating a man for drug possession. The trial in the case is underway. He is also an accused in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots cases along with activist Teesta Setalvad and former Gujarat director general of police R B Sreekumar.
Revanth Reddy reshuffles CMO; Chandrasekhar to be CIC, Santhi Kumari gets MCRHRD role
HYDERABAD: In the first major overhaul of his team since assuming office in December 2023, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has initiated a significant reshuffle in the Chief Ministers Office (CMO). While IAS officer Sangeetha Satyanarayana, previously joint secretary to chief minister, has been transferred and posted as the Director of Health and Family Welfare and CEO of Aarogyasri Healthcare Trust, two to three more officers are likely to be moved out soon. Senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan has already been appointed to the CMO as CEO of the Industry and Investment Cell and Smart, Proactive, Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED), a newly created position. Meanwhile, M Chandrasekhar Reddy, IFS officer and secretary to Chief Minister, is slated to be appointed as the state chief information commissioner. Similarly, Chief Public Relations Officer Boreddy Ayodhya Reddy is set to be appointed as the state information commissioner. According to sources, M Shahnawaz Qasim, IPS officer and Secretary to chief minister, is likely to be transferred back to his parent police department. Chandrasekhar set to be names Chief Information Commissioner Senior IFS officer Chandrasekhar Reddy, who is currently serving as principal secretary to chief minister, is all set to be appointed as the state chief information commissioner. The selection committee of information commissioners, which met recently, has selected eight individuals for the posts of information commissioners, including chief information commissioner. After finalising the names, the state government has sent the file for the approval of Governor. The orders on their appointment are likely to be issued soon. The committee has selected senior journalist PV Srinivas Rao, CPRO to Chief Minister Boreddy Ayodhya Reddy, PRO to TPCP, K Hari Prasad, Ramulu, Vaishnavi, PLN Prasad and Parveen Mohsin as the information commissioners. Santhi Kumari appointed MCRHRDI Vice-Chairperson Outgoing Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, who is set to retire on April 30, has been appointed as the vice-chairperson of Marri Chenna Reddy Human Resource Development (MCRHRD) Institute. Secretary of General Administration Department (GAD) M Raghunandan Rao issued orders to this effect on Monday. Government hereby appoints Santhi Kumari as vice-chairperson of MCRHRD upon her superannuation on April 30, the order said. In a separate order, the government announced that Santhi Kumari will also hold the post of Director General of MCRHRD in full additional charge.
Hanuman Garhi temple's chief priest to break 300-year tradition for Ram Temple visit
In a historic move, Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi temple's chief priest, Mahant Prem Das, will break a 300-year-old tradition by visiting the Ram temple. This unprecedented event, permitted by religious bodies, will see Mahant Das leave Hanuman Garhi on April 30th in a grand procession featuring elephants, camels, and Naga Sadhus.
An ode to Ayodhyas rich heritage and culture
The Timeless Ayodhya Festival, orchestrated by Yatindra Mishra and Minhal Hasan, recently celebrated Ayodhya's rich heritage, art, culture, and cuisine. The festival brought together scholars, artists, and performers from across India to highlight the city's spiritual significance and cultural traditions. Through captivating performances and intellectual discussions, the event offered visitors a chance to engage with Ayodhya's timeless legacy.
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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya has released the RMLAU B.A/B.Sc./B.Com. Students can access their RMLAU Result 2025 using their registration number through the direct link here.
Modern parking facility coming up in Ayodhya
Nagpur Woman Duped in Trading Scam, Police Recover 8.22 Lakh
Nagpur: A 41-year-old woman from Ayodhya Nagar, Nagpur, who was duped in an online trading scam, has recovered 8.22 lakh thanks to swift action by Hudkeshwar Polices cyber team. She was lured via a WhatsApp group that showcased fake profits from online trading, prompting her to invest 9.85 lakh in phases. When asked to invest [] The post Nagpur Woman Duped in Trading Scam, Police Recover 8.22 Lakh appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Godhra train burning case: SC to start final hearing on pleas of Gujarat govt, convicts on May 6, 7
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has scheduled the final hearing of the 2002 Godhra train burning case on May 6 and 7. The appeals were filed by the Gujarat government and several convicts against the Gujarat High Court's 2017 order. A two-judge bench of the apex court, led by Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Rajesh Bindal, fixed the dates for final hearing. The Gujarat High Court in 2017, convicted 31 persons, of whom 11 were sentenced to death. Challenging this order, theGujarat government had approached the apex court seeking the award of the death penalty to the 11 convicts whose sentences in the case were commuted to life imprisonment by the HC. Similarly, the convicts who were convicted of life imprisonment by the HC had moved the apex court seeking acquittal in the case. During the course of the hearing on Thursday, the apex courtasked senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for one of the convicts, to file a revised compilation of his submissions containing heading-wise details on charges against the convict, the findings of the courts and his arguments supported by materials on record to counter them by May 3. The top court also asked lawyers for other convicts and the Gujarat government to file a revised preliminary compilation on similar lines. In one of the earlier hearings, the apex court had asked the parties to translate the court records -- which are in Gujarati -- to English and digitise them so that the records are accessible to all the concerned parties in the case. It has clarified that this would help the parties to understand better. It is also significant to note that the Gujarat government has also filed some separate appeals challenging the commutation of the sentence of the accused from the death penalty to a life sentence by the state High Court. The appeals have been pending since 2018. According to the prosecution, the crime, which took place on February 27, 2002, resulted in the brutal killing of 58 persons in a fire inside the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express, which was carrying kar sevaks (Hindu volunteers) from Ayodhya. The Godhracarnage triggered communal riots in Gujarat. Last year, the bench of the Supreme Court, headed by the former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud rejected the bail pleas filed by three convicts of the 2002Godhratrainburning case -- Saukat Abdulla Moulvi Ismail Badam, Siddik Mohammad Mora (Moraiya) and Bilal -- keeping in view their acts and specific roles assigned to them. The incident is serious, not isolated ones. We are at this stage not inclined to grant them bail, the former CJI Chandrachud said in the order. It is to be noted that as these three convicts' -- Badam, Mora and Bilal -- death sentences had been commuted by the Gujarat High Court to life imprisonment, the state government has filed separate appeals challenging the same in the top court. The convicts had played a specific role, like pouring petrol and being involved in other offences, the state government claimed. Earlier, in May 2022, the top court had granted interim bail to one convict, Abdul Rahman Dhantiya on medical grounds to attend to his wife and mentally challenged daughters. In December 2022, it also granted bail to another convict who had spent 17 years in jail. The February 27, 2002,trainburning cases inGodhraled to communal riots in Gujarat. A total of 31 convicts were sentenced by the trial court in 2011 11 were sentenced to death and 20 to life imprisonment. In 2017, the Gujarat High Court commuted the death sentence to life terms all 31 got life imprisonment.
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Pix: Ayodhya Ram temple gets 2 more holy 'kalash'
The construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple is targeted for completion by October 2025.
Hyderabad: Drunk men misbehave, create ruckus at Ayodhya Villas
They trespassed into the premises, vandalized vehicles by breaking car windows, and assaulted a security guard who attempted to stop them.
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BJP leader books hotel rooms in Ayodhya through fake portal, loses thousands of rupees
Delhi BJP leader Vijay Jolly reported being defrauded by cybercriminals through a fake website mimicking a popular Ayodhya guesthouse. Jolly, who arranged water from 156 rivers for a Ram Temple ceremony in 2023, intended to take 100 people to Ayodhya this year.
Anitha Guhas Parishvanga Pattabhishekam highlighted the enduring appeal of the epic
The thematic production had episodes from Bala, Ayodhya and Aranya Kandams
Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Scare In Ayodhya, Other Parts Of UP: Officials
A series of bomb threat emails sent to multiple district collectorate offices in Uttar Pradesh triggered a security alert on Tuesday, prompting building evacuations and extensive searches by bomb squads, officials said.
Ayodhya Ram Temple receives warning of security threat, probe initiated
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust,received the warning in the mail. The trust was already planning to build a four kilometre security wall around the Ram temple
Ram Temple Trust Receives Threat Email, Probe Ordered
An investigation has begun after Ram Temple Trust received a suspicious email warning the trust about a security threat to Ram temple, a senior police official in Ayodhya district said on Monday.
Ram Mandir Bomb Threat: Security Tightened in Ayodhya, Investigation Ongoing | Ayodhya News
| A bomb threat email was sent to Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, prompting immediate action from security agencies. The email was received by the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust on Monday night, and an FIR has been lodged at the cyber police station in Ayodhya. The cyber cell is investigating the authenticity of the threat, and security measures have been heightened around the temple complex and neighboring districts. This comes amidst concerns over the temple's safety, following multiple warnings from terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
AAP leader Sanjay Singh demands 'Phule' movie to be released without cuts
PUNE: Amid a controversy over the portrayal of Brahmins in the movie, 'Phule', AAP leader Sanjay Singh demanded on Tuesday that the biopic be released without any cuts or edits. He alleged that the opposition to the release of the movie amounts to insulting Dalits and the people who consider the Phules as their role models. The online release of the movie trailer on April 10 led to objections from some Brahmin groups who claimed that the community is portrayed in poor light. When people across the country are celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, there is disappointment over the opposition to the release of 'Phule', a film based on the life and work of Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai. This is an insult to Dalits, the marginalised, and all those who draw inspiration from the Phules, Singh said while addressing a press conference in Pune. He demanded that the film be released without any interference and cuts. Film director Anant Mahadevan had claimed, Brahmins got carried away by a two-minute trailer, but there is nothing objectionable in the movie. The biopic, set for release last week, will hit the screens on April 25. Singh, meanwhile, lashed out at the Centre over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, alleging that it was an attempt to usurp land belonging to religious bodies. This is just the beginning. In Ayodhya, they gave away Defence land to Adani. After the Wakf Board, they will target land belonging to gurdwaras, churches, and temples to benefit the Prime Minister's capitalist friends, he alleged.
Ayodhyas Ram Mandir Receives Bomb Threat Via Email, Probe Underway
The police case on the matter was filed by Mahesh Kumar, an official of the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust.
Modi dares Congress to make Muslim president
CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly defended the Waqf Act and attacked the Congress opposition to it as nothing but the partys appeasement policy. Addressing a rally at Hisar in Haryana on the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, he dared the Congress to select a Muslim as its president or allocate 50% of tickets to Muslim candidates if it truly cared for the community. Before the rally, Modi laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen Airport worth over Rs 410 crore and flagged off a commercial flight to Ayodhya. He reiterated his promise that even those wearing slippers would fly in aeroplanes, saying that the vision is now being realised countrywide. Modi accused the Congress of turning SCs, STs, and OBCs into second-class citizens when in power. He cited the case of Karnataka, where the government turned the reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs into an appeasement tool, granting reservations in government tenders based on religion. He said that the Constitution has no such provision. The PM said the Congress appeasement policies significantly harmed the Muslim community, benefiting only a few and leaving the rest of society uneducated and impoverished. On the availability of vast tracts of land under Waqf boards, the PM said that they were meant to benefit the poor, destitute women and children but were exploited by a handful of land mafia. He claimed that the mafia was encroaching on lands belonging to SCs, tribals and backward classes, leaving the Pasmanda Muslim community without any benefits. Defending the new Waqf Act, he said the amendments would end such exploitation, ensuring that Waqf Boards cannot touch tribal lands. He described this as a major step in protecting tribal interests. Insulted Ambedkar PM Modi said that the Congress insulted B R Ambedkar during its rule, orchestrated his electoral defeats, and conspired to exclude him from the system. After his death, the Congress also tried to erase his legacy and suppress his ideas, the PM claimed, adding that the grand old party spread the virus of vote-bank politics in the country. Double standard On implementing Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, PM Modi accused the Congress of having double standards on secularism. The Constitution talks about a secular civil code, but Congress never implemented it. Today, UCC has been implemented in Uttarakhand. Unfortunately, the Congress is opposing this, he said.
Security wall spanning 4 km to be erected around Ram Temple in Ayodhya
AYODHYA (UP), Apr 14 : A security wall spanning approximately four kilometres is being erected around the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and is anticipated to be finalised in 18 months, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Building Construction Committee chairperson Nripendra Misra on Monday said. Updates regarding the Ram Temples construction were discussed on the third day of the meeting of the committee on Monday, officials said here. The meeting centred on providing updates regarding the temples construction progress, encompassing new security [] The post Security wall spanning 4 km to be erected around Ram Temple in Ayodhya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kalash installed atop Ram temple in Ayodhya, CM Yogi Adityanath expresses joy and happiness
LUCKNOW: Kalash was installed atop the Ram temple on April 14 following due rituals. According to Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, the high priests led the the rituals as per Vedic traditions at 9:15 am and the Puja concluded at 10:30 am. After the Vedic rituals, the Kalash was placed on the spire of the temple with the help of machinesand cranes. Champat Rai said that a significant milestone in the temples construction was achieved on the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi and the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The next phase will see the installation of the dhwajdand on the temples main shikhar (peak). The overall construction work is progressing steadily, he stated. Champat Rai also shared that the construction machinery would now be removed from the temple premises, marking a significant shift. Meanwhile, reacting to the significant milestone, UP CM Yogi Adityanath remarked that the construction of Ram temple stood as a powerful symbol of not just 'spiritual' devotion, but also cultural and social harmony. He emphasised that the grand temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya reflected the collective faith and unwavering resolve of the people of India. The temple in Ayodhya will reinforce Sanatan values on the global stage, said CM Yogi. The Chief Minister lauded the temple trust and all individuals contributing to the construction, calling it a defining step toward building a 'New India'. He reiterated the state governments commitment to transforming Ayodhya into a world-class spiritual and tourism destination.
PM lays foundation stone for new terminal at Hisar airport
Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 410-crore terminal at Hisar Airport, enhancing Haryana's connectivity. New flights will connect Hisar to Ayodhya, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh. Since 2014, the number of airports has doubled to 150, with the UDAN scheme connecting 90 airports and making air travel more accessible.
Ayodhya's Ram temple gets threat email, probe on
Police, however, haven't shared much information with the media, except that an individual from Tamil Nadu wrote the email in English.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone for the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen Airport. The new terminal, worth over Rs 410 crore, is set to feature a modern passenger terminal, a cargo terminal, and an air traffic control building, according to an official statement. The project, which marks a major boost to Haryanas aviation infrastructure, is expected to be completed within two years, significantly enhancing the airports capacity and efficiency. The move is part of the government's UDAN, or the regional connectivity scheme, aimed at making air travel more affordable and accessible. Hisar Airport will elevate the aspirations of Haryanas youth, providing them with new opportunities and dreams, said Modi. With regular flights now scheduled between Hisar and Ayodhya twice a week, and three weekly flights to cities like Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh, Hisar Airport is expected to become a key regional hub. The inauguration of Hisar Airport marks a significant milestone in Haryana's development journey. It will boost regional connectivity and catalyse economic growth across the state. https://t.co/8DtkTWUEXD Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2025 Reiterating his promise to make air travel 'safe, affordable and accessible to all', the prime minister said that nearly 90 aerodromes have been connected under the UDAN scheme, with over 600 routes operational, enabling affordable air travel for many. This has led to record-breaking numbers of annual air travelers. India's domestic air traffic reached 16.13 crore in 2024, marking a 6% increase year-on-year, showed DGCA data. Modi further highlighted that various airlines have placed record orders to the tune of 2,000 new aircraft, which will create numerous jobs for pilots, air hostesses, and other services. He also pointed out that the aircraft maintenance sector will generate significant employment opportunities. Modi's visit to Hisar coincided with Ambedkar Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, a monumental figure in Indian history renowned for championing the rights of marginalised communities and for his role as the chief architect of the Constitution. During the occasion, PM Modi also launched a series of development projects in Haryana, with investments totalling around Rs 10,000 crore. . Read more on Business by NDTV Profit.
Probe on after Ram Temple Trust receives threat email
An investigation has begun after Ram Temple Trust received a suspicious email warning the trust about a security threat to Ram temple, a senior police official in Ayodhya district said on Monday.
Votebank ka virus: PM Modi attacks Congress for opposing Waqf Act, says loot of land will stop now
Congress has become the destroyer of Constitutions. Dr BR Ambedkar wanted to bring in equality, but Congress spread the virus of vote bank politics. Babasaheb wanted that every poor, every backward can live with dignity and with their head held high, have dreams and complete them, PM Modi said in Hisar, Haryana while inaugurating first commercial flight from the district to Ayodhya.
Historic Day: Haryana Chief Minister On Launch Of Hisar-Ayodhya Flight
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Hisar historic as PM Modi flagged off a direct commercial flight from Maharaja Agrasen International Airport to Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki Airport.
PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight, lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Agrasen Airport's new terminal building to be built at an estimated cost of over 410 crore
PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight; lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport
HISAR, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday flagged off a commercial flight from here to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building at the airport. In line with his commitment to make air travel safe, affordable and accessible to all, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Agrasen Airports new terminal building to be built at an estimated cost of over Rs 410 crore. It will include a state-of-the-art passenger terminal, a cargo terminal [] The post PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight; lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LIVE: PM Modi flags off Hisar to Ayodhya flight, lays foundation for new terminal at Hisar airport
On Ambedkar Jayanti, PM Modi to launch Hisar-Ayodhya flight during Haryana visit
On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on April 14. He will travel to Hisar and at around 10:15 a.m., he will flag off a commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and lay the foundation stone for the new terminal building of Hisar airport. He will also address a public meeting.
PM Modi to launch development projects in Haryana on Ambedkar birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for multiple development projects in Haryana on April 14, coinciding with Bhim Rao Ambedkar's birth anniversary. These initiatives include flagging off a Hisar-Ayodhya flight, laying the foundation for Hisar airport's new terminal, and launching an 800 MW thermal power unit in Yamuna Nagar.
Watch: Hanuman Jayanti: devotees flock to temples across the country
Heres a look at how devotees observed the occasion in Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Ahmedabad, Shimla, Delhi and Hyderabad
Two killed, 15 injured as bus hits stationary truck in UP's Basti
BASTI: Two people were killed and 15 others injured when a double-decker bus hit a stationary truck on the National Highway 28 in Basti district late last night, police said on Saturday. According to police, the incident occurred near the Vikramjot crossing in the Chhawani Police Station area around midnight. Police said the speeding double-decker bus (registration number RJ 27 AP 9558) travelling from Gorakhpur to Lucknow rammed into the rear side of the truck parked on the roadside at the Vikramjot crossing by its driver after its broke down. The bus hit the truck with such force that the bus' front portion was badly mangled, and two people died while several passengers received serious injuries, the police said. The truck, coming from the Gorakhpur side, developed some fault after which the driver parked it on the roadside near a shop, owned by Santosh Kumar. The Police said the impact of the crash was so intense that passengers were thrown about inside the bus, and some suffered multiple injuries. The local police, led by Vikramjot outpost in-charge Ritesh Singh, rushed to the spot and took the injured to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Vikramjot. Fourteen people, including children and elderly passengers from Bihar and Rajasthan, were reported injured in the crash. Among the injured were residents of Gopalganj, Siwan, Motihari, and other districts of Bihar, as well as a few from Rajasthan. Many had sustained severe injuries and were later referred to the Medical College in Darshan Nagar, Ayodhya, for further treatment. Seven of them are said to be in critical condition, the police said. Police confirmed that two people died on the spot due to the impact, though their identities have yet to be established. Authorities said they are continuing with further legal proceedings in the case.
Lord Rams blessings will help build welfare state: LG
Sinha addresses Ayodhya Parv in Delhi Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed Ayodhya Parv-2025, organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Shri Ayodhya Nyas and Pragya Sansthan, at New Delhi, today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Mahant Kamal Nayan Das of Maniramdas Chhawani; Geeta Manishi Mahamandaleshwar Gyananand Maharaj; Vasudev Kamath; Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman, IGNCA; Lallu Singh, former Member of Parliament and heads of various religious and cultural organisations attended the function. [] The post Lord Rams blessings will help build welfare state: LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ayodhya greatly shaped Asian ideas, culture: LG Sinha
Jammu, Apr 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed Ayodhya Parv-2025, organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Shri Ayodhya Nyas and Pragya Sansthan, at New Delhi, today. Mahant Kamal Nayan Das Ji of Maniramdas Chhawani; Geeta Manishi Mahamandaleshwar Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj; Padma Shri Vasudev Kamath; Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman, IGNCA; Lallu [] The post Ayodhya greatly shaped Asian ideas, culture: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .
Ayodhya Had A Massive Impact On Shaping Ideas And Culture In Asia: LG Sinha
Jammu, Apr 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed Ayodhya Parv-2025, organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Shri Ayodhya Nyas and Pragya Sansthan, at New Delhi, today. Mahant Shri Kamal Nayan Das Ji of Maniramdas Chhawani; Geeta Manishi Mahamandaleshwar Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj; Padma Shri Vasudev Kamath; Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman, IGNCA; Lallu Singh, former Member of Parliament and heads of various religious and cultural organisations graced the occasion. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to everyone [] The post Ayodhya Had A Massive Impact On Shaping Ideas And Culture In Asia: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Video: Man caught filming women bathing at Ayodhya guest house
Hyderabad: In another incident of breach of privacy of women in Uttar Pradesh, a 30-year-old female devotee was filmed secretly while bathing at a guest house in Ayodhya. The incident occurred at the Raja Guest House, in front of Gate Number 3 of the Ayodhya Ram Temple at around 6:30 am, on Friday, April 11. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
With Ram darbar opening, Ayodhya temple is fully done
The Ram temple at Ayodhya will see the installation of a 'Ram Darbar' next month, which will be open for devotees from June 6. The event will also mark the completion of the construction of the temple, which started in 2020. The installation of the Ram Darbar will take place on May 23 and will be a religious ceremony with pujas being held before it is opened to devotees on June 6.
Ram Darbar at Ayodhya Temple to open for devotees from June 6
Lucknow, Apr 9: The Ram temple at Ayodhya will see the installation of a Ram Darbar next month which will be open for devotees from June 6 but it wont be a consecration ceremony, says temple construction committee chief Nripendra Mishra. The event will also mark the completion of the construction of the temple which [] The post Ram Darbar at Ayodhya Temple to open for devotees from June 6 appeared first on Northlines .
Ram Darbar at Ayodhya temple to be open for devotees from June 6: Nripendra Mishra
The Ram temple in Ayodhya is set to unveil a 'Ram Darbar' on June 6, following the installation of idols on May 23. While a religious ceremony will accompany the installation, it will not be a consecration, as that already occurred in January 2024.
Anti-Dalit mindset: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP after leader 'purifies' Rajasthan temple
AHMEDABAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the BJP of having an anti-Dalit mindset after its leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Rajasthan's Alwar to purify it following Congress' Tikaram Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there. He also asserted that the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by 'Manusmriti' which considers Bahujans as second class citizens. The Congress on Tuesday had accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and demanded an apology from its top leadership after a party leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Alwar to purify it following Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there. Referring to the incident, Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X, Another example of BJP's anti-Dalit and Manuvadi thinking! BJP has been continuously insulting Dalits and attacking the Constitution. That is why it is important not just to respect the Constitution but also to protect it. Modi Ji, the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by Manusmriti which considers Bahujans as second class citizens, Gandhi, who is here to attend the AICC aession said. ! , , , https://t.co/ruEXJgPMcf Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 9, 2025 Congress leaders, including Jully and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, have termed Gyandev Ahuja's act an insult to Dalits, but the BJP leader denied the charge. Maintaining that there was no caste angle to his act, Ahuja, however, defended his action, saying Congress leaders have o moral authority to attend such ceremonies as the party's leadership had questioned the existence of Lord Ram and oycotted the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya last year. The consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in a residential society of Alwar was held on Sunday on the occasion of Ram Navami and Jully was in attendance. On Monday, Ahuja said the consecration ceremony was a good programme, but there were some discrepancies. I went there today and sprinkled Ganga water to purify the temple premises, he told reporters in Alwar. The Congress' former president Sonia Gandhi had got affidavits submitted in court, calling Lord Ram mythical. Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi boycotted the historic Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. So the party leaders have no moral authority to attend such programmes, he said. When contacted, Ahuja told PTI that he took the step because of Congress leaders' view and approach towards Lord Ram and not because Jully is a Dalit. Jully, on the other hand, claimed that Ahuja's act was indicative of the BJP's mentality towards Dalits. He claimed it was not only an attack on his faith but also an effort to promote the crime of untouchability
Sacred Triangle goes green: How faith and Mahakumbh are turning UPs menus Pure Veg
A surge in vegetarianism is reshaping the culinary scene in Uttar Pradesh's sacred triangle of Kashi, Ayodhya, and Vindhyachal. Triggered by religious transformations and grand temple projects, this shift has seen eateries and even international chains adapting to meet the demands of a predominantly pilgrim population.
AYODHYA, Apr 6: People thronged temples and participated in colourful processions as Ram Navami was celebrated across the country on Sunday, amid tight security in communally sensitive areas in several states including West Bengal, where BJP and TMC took out scores of rallies giving a political hue to the festival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and greeted the people on the festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ram. Prabhu Shri [] The post Ram Navi celebrated across country with large processions, special prayers; tight security in several states appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Janmotsav of Lord Ram celebrated with great pomp in Ayodhya
AYODHYA (UP), Apr 6 : The Janmotsav of Lord Ram Lalla, seated in a grand and divine temple in the city of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram, Ayodhya, was celebrated with great pomp, with Surya Tilak being the major attraction on Sunday. The Janmotsav of Shri Ram Lalla was celebrated with great pomp in the grand and divine Ram temple. Exactly at noon, Ram Lalla was bathed with milk and then adorned with new clothes. Ram Lalla was given Tilak [] The post Janmotsav of Lord Ram celebrated with great pomp in Ayodhya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Divine coincidence': PM Modi shares aerial video of Ram Setu
PM Modi, returning from Sri Lanka, shared an aerial video of the Ram Setu and felt it was a divine coincidence that it aligned with the 'surya tilak' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Ram Navami. He extended warm greetings and highlighted Lord Ram's unifying force for the nation.
Over 2.5 Lakh Earthen Lamps Lit In Ayodhya On Occasion Of Ram Navami
Ayodhya was bathed in a divine glow and spiritual fervour on Sunday evening as more than 2.5 lakh earthen lamps were lit along the banks of the Saryu River at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.
NEW DELHI: BJP National President JP Nadda on Sunday reiterated that the BJP is the worlds largest ideology-based political party, and one that has never compromised on its core principles. Speaking at an event to mark the party's 45th foundation day at its central office, which coincided with Ram Navami, Nadda said the BJP is deeply rooted in Indias traditions, culture and political ideology. Our goal is not to control Waqf Boards. The Centre aims to ensure they operate within the law, so their assets can be used to promote education, healthcare, and employment for the Muslim community on a large scale, Nadda asserted, referring to the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill, which received presidential assent after clearing both Houses of Parliament. He also cited examples of how countries such as Turkey handle Waqf properties. Reaffirming the Modi governments position, Nadda said, We do not seek to control the Waqf Board. Our aim is to ensure that those managing it do so within legal boundaries and adhere to established rules. The properties and funds of the Waqf Board will be dedicated to promoting education, healthcare, and employment for the Muslim community. Recalling the BJPs evolution as a political force, Nadda noted that the party, which began as the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951, has now become the worlds largest political party. We have never deviated from our ideological foundation for votes, unlike the Congress, which has suffered due to ideological dilution. Our founding stalwarts like Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and others made the party dedicated to the nation and the New Bharat, he remarked. Highlighting the BJPs current strength, Nadda said the party now has 240 members in the Lok Sabha, 98 in the Rajya Sabha, and over 1,600 MLAs across the country. Weve just concluded our membership drive, and the number of BJP members has surpassed 13.5 crore. We now have more than 10 lakh active party workers, he said, adding that the BJP is the only political party that has witnessed scientific growth. Expanding the organisation and winning elections is both an art and a science, he said. While our opponents criticise us in Parliament, they also acknowledge that we are the worlds largest party. Even they recognise our strength. He called on BJP workers to spend a day next week at every booth and engage with the partys oldest members. Defining the partys ideology, Nadda said the BJP always prioritises the nation and upholds Indias cultural and historical traditions. He said a magnificent Ram temple had been built in Ayodhya during the BJPs rule, fulfilling a long-standing promise. Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, Nadda accused it of appeasement politics in the Shah Bano case. He said that under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the Congress bowed to pressure from certain Muslim groups, ignoring the Supreme Court's call for the emancipation of Muslim women. No one had the courage to take decisive action, he said. In contrast, Nadda praised the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for abolishing triple talaq to empower Muslim women. He also mentioned that the BJP-led NDA government had granted citizenship rights to those who migrated to India after facing religious persecution in Pakistan. We said we would move beyond the colonial mindset. Rajpath is now Kartavya Path, and a statue of Subhash Chandra Bose has been installed near India Gate. We also scrapped Article 370. We never compromised on our ideological foundation, he said. Nadda further claimed that the BJP is advancing with the ideological foundation laid by Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, while accusing the Congress of trying to undermine its soul. He urged BJP workers to engage with the public from April 14 to 25, during Ambedkar Jayanti, to expose how the Congress undermined the Constitutions fundamental spirit. He also asked them to visit at least one booth and interact with veteran party members from the Jan Sangh and early BJP days. Later in the day, Nadda visited 98-year-old Shakuntala Arya, a veteran BJP worker who had served as Delhi Mayor in 1997.
'Mahamastakabhishek' of Lord Ram takes place at Ayodhya temple
The Surya Tilak ceremony of Lord Ram took place at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Sunday during Ram Navami. Radiant rays of the Sun converged on the forehead of Lord Ram, filling devotees with joy. The event included a live telecast and the distribution of special prasad.
UP minister wants to rename Shahjahan Garden in Agra
Uttar Pradesh Women Welfare Minister Baby Rani Maurya has proposed renaming the Mughal-era Shahjahan Garden in Agra after the Malwa Kingdom queen Ahilyabai Holkar, citing her contributions to women's empowerment. The proposal has sparked debate, with opposition parties criticizing it as a tactic to divert attention from pressing issues. The UP government has already renamed Allahabad as Prayagraj and Faizabad as Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an aerial video of Ram Setu on Ram Navami, which he described as a 'divine coincidence' that coincided with his virtual viewing of the Surya Tilak ceremony in Ayodhya. While in Sri Lanka, Modi visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura and launched several projects with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Divine Coincidence: PM Modi Gets Ram Setu Darshan Mid-Air As Surya Tilak Unfolds In Ayodhya | Watch
PM Modi called it a divine coincidence as the sighting of Ram Setu took place around the same time when the Surya Tilak ceremony was underway in Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
PM Modi Inaugurates Pamban Bridge: How It Will Make Train Journey To Rameswaram Smoother
Close to 30 trains, with up and down journeys, are expected from Rameswaram station. The island will have direct trains from Secunderabad, Kanniyakumari, Bhubaneswar, Okha, and Firozpur Cantt, apart from Ayodhya, Varanasi and Chennai
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Maharashtra and West Bengal have deployed additional forces in sensitive areas to avert any untoward situation that may arise during the Shobha Yatra on Ram Navami.
PM Modi extends greetings on Ram Navami, wishes for fresh enthusiasm in countrymen's lives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his Ram Navami greetings and wished for new enthusiasm in citizens' lives. He is scheduled to visit Ramanathswamy Temple and inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge. Devotees celebrated at Ayodhya's Ram Temple and Hanumangarhi Temple, taking holy dips and offering prayers.
Devotees Visit Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Take Holy Dip On Ram Navami
Scores of devotees thronged Ayodhya's Ram Temple on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.
Massive turnout at Ayodhyas Ram temple: Devotees take holy dip, witness Surya Tilak on Ram Navami
Ayodhya Ram Navami 2025: Ayodhya witnessed a massive turnout on Ram Navami as millions of devotees gathered to celebrate the birth of Lord Ram. The temple town was decorated with lights and flowers, while authorities introduced extensive crowd control, health, and safety measures. The Surya Tilak, a highlight of the day, saw the suns rays touch the deity's forehead at noon. Delhi temples also saw large footfall, with arrangements praised by visitors for their cleanliness and devotion-friendly atmosphere.
Ayodhya Gears Up for Grand Ram Navami with Tight Security, ORS for Devotees
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Congress, Asaduddin Owaisi challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in SC
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday challenged the validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Supreme Court, saying it violated constitutional provisions. Jawed's plea alleged the bill imposed arbitrary restrictions on Waqf properties and their management, undermining the religious autonomy of the Muslim community. The petition, filed through advocate Anas Tanwir, said the proposed law discriminated against the Muslim community by imposing restrictions that are not present in the governance of other religious endowments. Owaisi's plea was filed by advocate Lzafeer Ahmad. The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing it. It was passed in the Lok Sabha early April 3 with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it. Jawed, a Lok Sabha MP from Kishanganj in Bihar, was a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the bill and alleged in his plea that the it introduces restrictions on the creation of Waqfs based on the duration of one's religious practice. Such a limitation is unfounded in Islamic law, custom or precedent and infringes upon the fundamental right to profess and practice religion under Article 25, it said. INDIA bloc unitedly opposed Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha The plea claimed the restriction discriminated against persons who had recently converted to Islam and wish to dedicate property for religious or charitable purposes, thereby violating Article 15 of the Constitution. Article 15 deals with prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. The plea said an amendment to the composition of the Waqf Board and the Central Waqf Council mandated inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf administrative bodies, which was an unwarranted interference in religious governance unlike Hindu religious endowments, which remain exclusively managed by Hindus under various state enactments. This selective intervention, without imposing similar conditions on other religious institutions, is an arbitrary classification and violates Articles 14 and 15, it said. It said the enhanced role of state authorities in Waqf administration impinged on the right of Muslim community to manage its institutions. The bill shifts key administrative functions, such as the power to determine the nature of Waqf properties, from the Waqf Board to the district collector, the plea said. This transfer of control from religious institutions to government officials dilutes the autonomy of Waqf management and contravenes Article 26(d), it said. The plea said the proposed law also modified the process of dispute resolution by altering the composition and powers of the Waqf tribunals. It reduces representation of individuals with expertise in Islamic law, influencing the adjudication of Waqf-related disputes, it said. The plea claimed this change disproportionately affected willingness to resort to legal recourse through specialised tribunals, in contrast to the robust protections provided to other religious institutions under their respective endowment laws. These amendments undermine property rights protected under Article 300A, it alleged. By expanding state control over Waqf assets, the plea said, it limited the ability of persons to dedicate property for religious purposes. Subjecting Waqf properties to heightened scrutiny, the bill goes against the apex court's 1954 decision which held that transferring control of religious property to secular authorities was an infringement of religious and property rights. The plea claimed the bill omitted the concept of Waqf-by-user. The doctrine of Waqf-by-user was duly affirmed in the apex court's verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case of Ayodhya, it added. The plea said the verdict held that a property may attain status of Waqf through long-standing religious use. By removing this provision, the bill disregards established legal principles and limits the ability of the Waqf Tribunal to recognise properties as Waqf based on historical usage, violating Article 26 which guarantees religious denominations the right to manage their own affairs, it added.
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