UTTAR PRADESH BRAJ TEERTH VIKAS PARISHAD
UP Braj Teerth body to start a ropeway each in Vrindavan, Barsana
Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad introduces ropeway projects in Barsana and Vrindavan for tourists' convenience and safety. The projects aim to improve accessibility to religious sites and enhance the overall visitor experience.
UP Brij Teerth body to start a ropeway each in Vrindavan, Barsana
Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad has launched ropeway projects in Barsana and Vrindavan to ease traffic congestion and provide a comfortable experience for tourists, especially senior citizens. The Barsana project costing Rs 15.87 crore includes 12 trolleys with a capacity to carry over 500 people per hour, enhancing safety with standby rescue teams. Meanwhile, the Vrindavan ropeway project's feasibility report is in progress, aiming to connect key temples and reduce travel time between Vaishno Devi temple and Darul parking to 32 minutes.
This election is for the development of Baramati, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as he casts his vote
Baramati is witnessing a star-studded fight in these elections. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar is the candidate of the BJP led Maha Yuti alliance while his sister Supriya Sule is the Maha Vikas Aghadi candidate. The constituency is considered to be the pocket borough of the Pawar family with Sharad Pawar having represented it multiple times after first being elected to the seat in 1984. However, with a fight within the Pawar family, this seat has become a symbol of the larger fight in Maharashtra.
Ram Mandir Ayodhya expects over 25 lakh devotees on Ram Navami; Here's how it is being celebrated
Ayodhya is abuzz with preparations for Ram Navami celebrations, the first since the consecration of Ram Lalla. Elaborate arrangements, including extended temple hours and special offerings, have been made to accommodate the expected influx of devotees. Security measures are in place to ensure a smooth and joyous celebration, with a focus on devotees' comfort and safety. The festivities, including the Surya Tilak ceremony and the offering of 56 Bhog, promise to be grand and memorable.
Lok Sabha seat-sharing talks a cliffhanger after splits and realignments in Maharashtra
Maharashtra, the country's most industrialised state and its premier FDI magnet, however, has seen a political churn since 2019, with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena breaking its long-time alliance with the BJP, and then suffering a split, just like the Sharad Pawar-founded Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Each family in UP to have an Aadhaar-like Family ID card soon, announces CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced that each family in the state will soon have a Family ID Card. Aimed at extending welfare scheme benefits to underserved families, the initiative focuses on seven key schemes. The program assigns a unique 12-digit Family ID to households, facilitating eligibility determination and benefit distribution. Additionally, the state government emphasizes employment generation and religious site development as part of its comprehensive agenda.
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: What is the construction cost of the Ram Temple?
Ram Mandir Inauguration: Ayodhya readies for the consecration of the Ram Mandir, a monumental project valued at ₹1,800 crore. Financed by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the temple has garnered ₹3,500 crore, aided by significant contributions from figures like UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Preceding the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, rituals unfolded, accentuating the temple's spiritual significance. With construction overseen by the Trust and the involvement of architectural maestro Chandrakant Sompura, the temple's completion by January 2024 heralds a cultural triumph for the nation.
US: Over 150 cars parked strategically in 'Ram' formation hold dazzling light show in Maryland
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) of America orchestrates a Tesla Musical light show in Maryland, USA, celebrating the upcoming opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India. Over 150 cars, forming the word 'Ram,' participate in the dazzling event, accompanied by chants of 'Jai Shri Ram.' Billboards of Lord Ram adorn various U.S. states as Indian Americans express their joy and anticipation for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22. The Hindu American community organizes car rallies and events, while Mauritius plans Ramayan chanting to mark the auspicious occasion.
Ahead of January 22 opening, 40 giants billboards displaying Ram Mandir go up across 10 US states
VHP's U.S. chapter displays Lord Ram billboards in 10 states ahead of Ayodhya's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, showcasing Hindu Americans' joy and anticipation. Over 40 billboards in Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and more convey the community's excitement. Car rallies and events across the U.S. lead up to the temple inauguration on January 22, attended by PM Modi. The celebration extends globally, with Mauritius granting special leave for Hindu public officers to participate in local events marking the auspicious occasion.
Uttar Pradesh 2023: Mathura, Kashi occupy centre stage, a gangster-politician dies on live TV
The Allahabad High Court delivered two rulings that fanned new life into disputes in Varanasi and Mathura, where major mosques stand adjacent to prominent temples. In each case, Hindu litigants argue that the mosques were built over portions of demolished temples during the Mughal rule.
Ayodhya set to become first AI powered Vedic city
The Ayodhya Development Authority has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Delhi-based firm, Arahas Technologies Pvt Ltd, to establish a Vedic sustainable city index platform.
In 'Amritkaal' of India's independence, country has come out of mentality of slavery: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Mirabai Janmotsav' to celebrate the 525th birth anniversary of poet and Lord Krishna devotee Mirabai in Mathura. He emphasized that the country has come out of the mentality of slavery and is moving forward with pride for its heritage. Modi paid obeisance at the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura and highlighted the importance of the Braj region.
UP: Preparations underway in Mathura ahead of PM Modi's visit on Nov 23
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the holy city of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday to participate in the 'Braj Raj Utsav' and witness a presentation by Hema Malini on the life of Meera Bai. Alongside this, he will also offer prayers at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Banke Bihari Temple. A special cleanliness campaign is being undertaken in the city ahead of the Prime Minister's visit, including sweeping, improving horticulture, and sprinkling water to reduce air pollution.
Samajawadi Party's mayoral candidate Archana Verma joins BJP
The saffron party also announced the candidature of Girishpati Tripathi for Ayodhya mayoral poll, Pramila Pandey (from Kanpur), Harikant Ahluwalia (from Meerut), Sunita Dayal (from Ghaziabad), Prashant Singhal (from Aligarh) and Umesh Gautam (from Bareilly).
Deity installation ceremony in Ayodhya's Ram Temple in January 2024: VHP
On March 15, a prominent member of the trust set up for the construction and management of the shrine said the idol of Lord Ram Lalla will be installed at its original place in the temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the third week of January 2024.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 2,500 crore for Maha Khumb Mela 2025
"In anticipation of a potential increase in tourism brought on by the construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in the district of Ayodhya, it is planned that work on widening and beautifying three access roads will be finished within the next two years," Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said while presenting the budget.
By-polls to seven assembly constituencies in six states today
By-elections for seven Assembly constituencies across the states of Maharashtra, Haryana, Bihar, Telangana, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh will be held from 7 am to 6 pm amid tight security and the counting of votes will be conducted on November 6.
Bypolls in seven assembly seats: All eyes on Sena factions in Andheri East
The assembly bypolls in Bihar and Maharashtra, scheduled for November 3, are set to be the first electoral test of the popularity of the respective state governments after a change in the political alignment.
Bhupendra Chaudhary appointed Uttar Pradesh BJP chief
His appointment is also seen as the attempt to reach out to the influential Jat community, which was at the forefront of the year-long farmers' protest against the three contentious farm laws. With the appointment of Chaudhary, Uttar Pradesh has become the third state where the BJP will be headed by a Jat leader.
PM Narendra Modi, top BJP leaders, industrialists to attend Adityanath's oath ceremony
The BJP-led alliance had won 273 of 403 seats in the just-concluded Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. The alliance led by the main opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) bagged 125 seats. UP BJP general secretary J P S Rathore said, "Invitations to dignitaries are being sent both by the party and the state government.
BSP's decline evokes mixed reactions from Dalit activists on ground
According to her the BSP's presence not only increased the social mobility of Dalits but encouraged them to speak against everyday casteist slurs, discrimination in schools and government institutions, harassment and rape of Dalit women, social boycott, non-payment of wages and lapses in filing FIRs against caste-based violence.
UP elections will impact country's fate, says Amit Shah
"This election of Uttar Pradesh should not be considered as one to choose an MLA or a minister or chief minister; the election will decide the fate of the country because it is the largest state with 22 crore voters... If the state is not developed, it hampers the growth of the nation," Shah said.
Uttar Pradesh to release report card on ‘Double Engine’ govt benefits
The report card, a copy of which ET has reviewed, highlights how enhanced central assistance to the state and better implementation of schemes have led to better governance. The document comes at a time when senior party leaders are evaluating what to include in its manifesto going into assembly elections slated for the first half of 2022.
UP govt set to create 134-acre urban forest in Mathura beginning September
"It would be blending the heritage of Vrindavan with other similar developments made in the 'land of Radha Rani'," Mathura District Magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal said, while talking to a group of reporters.
Jitin Prasada’s BJP entry symbolic; UP leaders wonder about gain
There is speculation that Prasada may be nominated as an MLC and inducted in the Adityanath ministry. However, looking at Prasada’s electoral performance, it would be difficult to suggest BJP would gain much.
Govt working with religious leaders for development of Braj region: UP CM
"We are working with various religious leaders for the modern development of the place with such a cultural and spiritual heritage. A committee is created to implement the policies of development also," Adityanath said.
Shiv Sena has given Rs 1 Cr, Adityanath Rs 11 lakh for Ram temple's construction: Temple trust official
The support of every Ram devotee from all over the country will be solicited for the grand temple to be built at the birthplace of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai said, adding that for this, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists will go from door to door, accompanied by venerated seers and others.
Babri masjid demolition case: Key figures among 32 accused, including LK Advani
Here are the key figures among the 32 accused in the Babri mosque demolition case who were on Wednesday acquitted by a special CBI court in Lucknow of all charges.
Top seer body to decide participation of saints in Ram Temple foundation laying ceremony
The dharma sansad, which is part of the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), has been an important part of the Ram Temple movement since the ‘80s.
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