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Helicopter services for devotees ahead of Ram Temple consecration in UP

The minister, however, did not give a specific date. "The services will start before January 22."

Deliver ghee door-to-door for Shri Ram Jyoti: SP's Dimple Yadav to BJP

The Mainpuri MP, in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to celebrate Diwali on January 22, said that the workers of the BJP should distribute ghee door-to-door and in all villages

True power of Shri Ram: Karnataka BJP reacts to Cong circular for temples

The BJP further said that Ram bhakts have pushed Congress to the brink making them realise their end is near

Ram Mandir 'gives Hindus a reason to celebrate': NYC Mayor Eric Adams

When asked about the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and what it meant to the Hindus of New York City, Adams said that the opening is 'extremely important'

Assam declares Jan 22 as dry day to mark Ayodhya's Ram temple consecration

The Assam government has declared January 22 as a "dry day" as the consecration of Ram temple will take place in Ayodhya on that day, a minister said. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting chaired by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Sunday, Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said, "To commemorate the inauguration of Ram temple, the Assam government has decided to declare January 22 as a dry day." Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scores of chief ministers from NDA-ruled states and more than 6,000 people are scheduled to attend the ceremony in Ayodhya. The cabinet also decided to increase the financial and administrative powers of three development councils for Mising, Rabha Hasong and Tiwa communities. "We will send a proposal to the Centre to secure more funds for these councils," Baruah said. The government also approved a financial package under an existing scheme for women registered under self-help groups (SHGs). "This will be a support to entrepreneur women for

Ramayana-era trees planted in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple consecration

Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of the Ayodhya Development Authority, Vishal Singh, said that the authority is promoting the plants that have been mentioned in the Ramayana

Party will take call: K'taka Dy CM on attending Ram Temple consecration

"I have not been invited. Neither our CM nor I have been invited. I saw that our Congress president (Mallikarjun Kharge) has been invited but the party will take a call," Shivakumar said.

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Police install AI-powered CCTVs for security at Ram Temple consecration

"Police have been deployed and artificial intelligence-powered CCTVs have been installed in the whole district, areas around the Ram Temple and tent cities...," the top cop said

Will take decision on Ram Temple consecration invite 'very soon': Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said he will "very soon" take a decision on whether he will attend the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. Kharge and former party chief Sonia Gandhi have been invited for the event and the Congress had earlier said that their decision would be conveyed at the "right time". Besides them, Congress' leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, has also been invited for the ceremony. "I have got the invitation. Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi's former principal secretary had come along with the secretary of the (temple) trust, they have invited me. I will decide on it very soon," Kharge said at a press conference at the AICC headquarters here when asked about the invite sent to him for the ceremony. Being pressed about a Congress chief minister's remarks on the Ram Temple consecration ceremony invite, Kharge said, "It is about 'personal astha'... If there is an invite, you can go, anyone else can go." The ...

BJP planning nationwide live telecast of Ram Mandir consecration ceremony

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced plans to telecast the grand consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya live on the booth level across the country

Cabinet clears proposal to name Ayodhya airport after Maharishi Valmiki

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the proposal to name Ayodhya airport as 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham'. Besides, at the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was also decided to declare the airport as an international airport. Modi inaugurated the airport on December 30. "The airport's name 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham' pays homage to Maharishi Valmiki, the sage attributed to composing the epic Ramayana, adding a cultural touch to the airport's identity," an official release said. According to the release, elevating the Ayodhya airport to international status is paramount for realising Ayodhya's economic potential and its significance as a global pilgrimage site, opening doors to foreign pilgrims and tourists. "Ayodhya, with its deep cultural roots is strategically positioned to become a key economic hub and pilgrimage site. "The airport's potential to attract international pilgrims and businesses aligns

Govt determined to connect holy city of Ayodhya with world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the Union Cabinet's approval to the proposal to name Ayodhya airport as 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham', asserting that his government is determined to connect the holy city of Lord Ram with the whole world. He said the move was a tribute to Maharishi Valmiki. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi, the proposal to name Ayodhya airport as 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham', was approved. Besides, it was also decided to declare the airport as an international airport. In a post on X, Modi said, "Our government is determined to connect the holy city of Lord Shri Ram, Ayodhya, with the whole world. In this regard, along with declaring the airport as an international airport, the proposal to name it 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya Dham' has been approved." "This step is a respectful tribute to Maharishi Valmiki ji on behalf of our family members across the country," t

Ayodhya Ram mandir: Why the temple will be consecrated on January 22

Ram temple opening: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust general secretary Champat Rai compared the date of consecration to India's Independence Day

PM could have got Ram Mandir consecration done by Dalit community: Gehlot

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an opportunity to send a message against untouchability by getting the consecration at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir done by Dalits and tribals instead of putting himself at the forefront. The Ram temple inauguration, led by Prime Minister Modi, will be held on January 22. "This was an opportunity to give a message against untouchability by getting the 'pran pratishtha' done by the Dalits, tribals, OBCs and people of all religions and keeping Shankaracharya in the front," Gehlot told reporters here. "The President would go there. Former president Ram Nath Kovind is also from the Dalit community, he would have been called. LK Adavani should have been called," he added. The Congress leader said that just like the prime minister "called for beating thalis" during the Covid pandemic, he should have similarly given the call that there will be no untouchability in the country after January ...

NAREDCO plans event to showcase real estate opportunities in Ayodhya

Real estate body NAREDCO on Friday said it plans to organise a builders' conference in Ayodhya to tap its commercial and residential opportunities as the holy city gears up to attract lakhs of tourists post inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22. National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) National President G Hari Babu said there are opportunities to set up hotels, resorts and apartments in Ayodhya as the tourist flow would increase in the coming months. "The entire Indian real estate industry wants to look at Ayodhya ...We want to organise a conference in Ayodhya in the coming months in a big way and call a thousand builders there to showcase the commercial and residential opportunities," he told reporters. On expectations from Budget, Babu said NAREDCO has submitted a representation to the finance ministry seeking "Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) status" for small builders and introduction of a scheme for those earning salaries up to Rs 40,000 per ...

Ram Temple consecration: 7000 bamboo pieces sent to Ayodhya from Assam

A container truck filled with bamboo pieces collected from the Lampi area near Boko to Ayodhya was dispatched on Thursday night

51-inch-tall idol of Lord Ram made by Jaipur-based sculptor reaches Ayodhya

The idol of 'Ram Lalla' carved by Karnataka's renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj will be installed in the Ram temple in Ayodhya

Lucknow Commissionerat discusses security provisions ahead of Ayodhya event

The senior police officer said that security and patrolling have also been increased keeping the event in mind

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Invitation card for consecration released, check video

The video of the invitation card for the consecration ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Mandir has been going viral on the social media platform. Check the video here