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Helicopter services from Lucknow to Ayodhya to commence from Jan 19

"The booking schedule and fare rates will be finalised on the evening of January 16 and the distance from Lucknow to Ayodhya can be covered in just 30-40 minutes," it added

'Invitees should definitely visit': Sanjay Raut on Ram temple ceremony

'Ram belongs to everyone. Those who have been invited and even those who haven't, all should visit,' said Sanjay Raut on Monday

Ram temple: Akhilesh Yadav gets invite, says will visit after January 22

'We will surely visit with family as devotees after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony,' said Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav

Amitabh Bachchan buys plot for Rs 14.5 crore in Ram Temple city Ayodhya

The temple town of Ayodhya is experiencing a real estate boom as the industry is betting on tourism opportunities citing the Ram Mandir launch, scheduled on January 22

Uber launches EV autos in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple consecration ceremony

Uber will also begin operations of UberGo, its cheapest car ride service, as well as Uber Intercity, a rapidly developing mobility product

Madhya Pradesh declares Jan 22 as 'dry day' to mark Ram temple consecration

'All types of shops including liquor, bhang outlets will remain closed,' announced Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday

With Jagannatha temple corridor, Naveen Patnaik's BJD looks to one-up BJP

With the grand unveiling of the Jagannatha heritage corridor, Naveen Patnaik plans to undercut any gains the BJP may have in Odisha because of the Ayodhya event

With Ram temple in front and centre, BJP expects rich political dividends

As it reckons Opposition's rejection of invites to the temple consecration ceremony may polarise electorate again

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CM Adityanath flags off 75 EVs in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple consecration

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday flagged off 75 electric vehicles in Ayodhya, a week ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram temple. Adityanath also launched the official website of Ayodhya Police and a Digital Tourist App, the UP government said in a statement. The e-vehicles flagged off by the chief minister include 50 buses and 25 auto-rickshaws. Addressing the people on the occasion, Adityanath said the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation and Ayodhya city have created e-services in order to provide the best facilities of public transport to the devotees coming before the 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration) programme in Ayodhya Dham to be held on January 22. The chief minister said January 22 is a date to honour India's faith and belief and is also a sacred date to restore India's self-respect and honour. "When Lord Shri Ram will be seated in his grand temple after 500 years, then not only in Ayodhya Dham but also in the state and the entire country the work

UP govt launches cleanliness drive, CM Adityanath joins it in Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh government and several organisations on Sunday launched a statewide cleanliness drive, which will continue till on January 22, the day of the consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took part in the campaign in Ayodhya, while other ministers and public representatives join the drive elsewhere. "On the call of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, major cleanliness campaign was started from Shri Ayodhya Dham today. On this occasion, vehicles related to garbage disposal and cleanliness were also flagged off. We are dedicated to keeping the divinity and sanctity of Navya Ayodhya intact," the chief minister posted on X. Addressing the public in Ayodhya on December 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to them to take a pledge to make Ayodhya the cleanest city of India. "This is the responsibility of the residents of Ayodhya." He had also requested people to run a cleanliness drive at all religious

Ram Temple event: UP CM Aditayanath flags off 100 e-buses for tourists

"We will provide the electric bus service to all our VVIP guests invited on January 22. We are also trying our best to promote CNG autos, tempos, taxis, etc. in the city," the RTO said

100 dignitaries from 55 nations to attend grand 'Pran Pratishtha' on Jan 22

The country heads will attend the Ram Temple event, according to VHP Joint General Secretary Swami Vigyananand, who handles the organization's international affairs

Tripura CM calls for cleanliness drives in temples to mark Ram Mandir event

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday appealed to the people of the state to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to carry out cleanliness drives in temples to mark the consecration of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. Modi is set to inaugurate the Ram temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on January 22. Saha offered prayers at the Jagannath temple here and joined a cleanliness drive on the premises. "Today, I joined the cleanliness drive at Jagannath temple here along with party karyakartas following the prime minister's appeal... I appeal to the people of the state to join cleanliness drives in all the temples that will continue till January 22," he wrote on X. BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee also took part in a cleanliness drive at Ramakrishna Mission Ashram here. "Lord Ram is returning to Ayodhya on January 22. To mark the occasion, we launched cleanliness drives in all the temples in the state in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call. I appeal to the people to j

Akhilesh turns down Jan 22 invite, says will visit after Pran Pratishtha

"Thank you for the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple and congratulations on its successful completion," read the letter written by the SP chief

Nepal's Janakpur plans events on consecration ceremony of Ram temple

Ahead of the January 22 consecration of the Ram temple at Ayodhya in India, Nepal's Janakpur - believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram's wife Sita is gearing up to join the celebrations with multiple cultural and religious events. Sita's other name is Janaki, daughter of King Janak of Janakpur. It is 220 kms southeast of Kathmandu and about 500-odd km east of Ayodhya. Our daughter, Mata Janaki was married to Lord Shri Ram. We are very elated and proud that the consecration of Ramlala will take place at Ayodhya. People of Janakpur were very happy when the Supreme Court of India had declared its final verdict (in the Ayodhya matter), Nepal's former deputy prime minister Bimalendra Nidhi said on Saturday. For the people of Janakpur, Shri Ram is not just a deity but also their son-in-law. People are happy that their daughter and the son-in-law are entering their own house, added Nidhi, a senior Nepali Congress leader. Nepal is situated between India and China. Both India and China h

Ayodhya pins hopes on 'Pran Pratishtha' for quantum leap in tourism

The city, which has decked up to welcome top dignitaries and visitors from across the country and overseas, is counting on the mega event to help harness its tourism potential

74% Muslims happy with construction of Ram temple: Muslim Rashtriya Manch

The survey result also claimed that, "70% Muslims trust the Modi government. 72% Muslims agreed, opposition has no issue and 70% Muslims feel that India has emerged as a world power"

Delhi traders see surge in demand for posters bearing images of Lord Ram

Ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, traders in the national capital are working round the clock to meet the rising demand for saffron flags and posters bearing images of the deity and the temple. As Ayodhya gears up for grand celebrations on January 22, 40,000 workers and printing presses are working overtime to meet the requests of devotees here, Rakesh Kumar Yadav, president of the Federation of Sadar Bazar Traders Association, told PTI on Saturday. "When Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the people to light special diyas -- Shri Ram Jyoti -- in their homes to celebrate the consecration ceremony as as 'Deepawali', we expected a hike in demand for religious items related to the event. So, we started our preparation accordingly," said Yadav. He also said the markets will be decorated from January 15 evening, and a procession would be taken out in which around 700 businessmen are expected to participate. As the consecration ceremony approaches, th

Pran Pratishtha prep: Ram Temple trust holds meeting with govt officials

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, General Secretary, Champat Rai, was also present in the meeting