Ayodhya has strong network of CCTV cameras, command centres
Lucknow, Jan 19 - Dedicated command centres with a strong network of CCTV cameras, integrated with motion sensors and facial recognition software covering the entire Ram temple and other important locations, have been installed in Ayodhya.
All meat shops to remain closed in UP on Jan 22
Lucknow, Jan 19 - The Uttar Pradesh government has declared that all meat and chicken shops will remain closed across the state on January 22, to mark the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
First ‘look’ of Ram Lalla idol inside Ayodhya temple revealed
Ayodhya, Jan 19 - The first look of the new idol of Lord Ram, with the face covered with a white cloth, has been revealed.
Ram Mandir inauguration: Raj CM announces ‘half day’ holiday on Jan 22
Jaipur, Jan 18 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Thursday that all the state government offices and courts across the state will remain closed for half of the day on January 22 in view of Ram Mandir's inauguration in Ayodhya.
Shah inaugurates Cyber Security Operations Centre at Assam Rifles HQ in Shillong
Shillong, Jan 18 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the Cyber Security Operations Centre here, saying that India is taking a quantum leap towards digitalisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mega jewellery park to come up in Navi Mumbai at Rs 50K cr
Mumbai, Jan 18 - The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will develop India's first and biggest jewellery park in Navi Mumbai, with an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore, and with an expected employment potential of over 1,00,000, within three years,
PM Modi slept on the floor at Govt Guest House in Kochi
Kochi, Jan 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi slept on the floor when he stayed overnight at the Government Guest House here on Tuesday.
Yasin Malik main shooter in firing on IAF personnel in 1990, says eyewitness
Jammu, Jan 18 - A vital prosecution witness on Thursday identified JKLF Chairman Yasin Malik as the main shooter in the IAF personnel killing in Srinagar city in 1990.
R-Day: Security to be intensified at all Metro stations from Friday
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced intensified security measures at all stations from Friday while cautioning about expected long queues during peak hours at stations.
Security blanket tightens for Republic Day, Delhi Police holds interstate coordination meeting
New Delhi, Jan 18 - In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, an interstate coordination meeting was held on Thursday at Delhi Police Headquarters with senior police officers and security agencies, an official said.
Goa to present ‘pro-people’ budget this year too, says CM Sawant
Panaji, Jan 18 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that a "pro-people" budget will be placed for the coastal state this year too.
Central govt offices to remain closed for half-day on Jan 22
New Delhi, Jan 18 - All central government offices will remain closed for half-day on January 22 on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.
PM Modi releases commemorative postage stamps on Ram temple in Ayodhya
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released commemorative postage stamps dedicated to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and a book of stamps issued on Lord Ram by more than 20 countries.
BJP-JD(S) seat-sharing to be finalised after Pran Pratishtha event: Kumaraswamy
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said here on Thursday that it has been decided to complete the procedures, including seat-sharing and other details, by involving BJP and JD(S) leaders after the 'Pran Pratishtha' programme in Ayodhya.
51 homestays,14 hotels open in Ayodhya for devotees
Ayodhya, Jan 18 - Nearly 51 homestays and 14 hotels have been inaugurated for devotees in Ayodhya, ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22.
Domestic air traffic to go up to 300 million by 20230: Scindia
Hyderabad, Jan 18 - India’s domestic air passenger traffic will grow to 300 million by 2030, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said here on Thursday.
45 police teams to provide ‘proximate security’ to VVIP invitees in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Jan 18 - As many as 45 teams of hand-picked police personnel will be providing “proximate security” or protection from close quarters to the VVIP invitees visiting Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22, officials said.
Indian Navy rescues cargo vessel under drone attack in Gulf of Aden
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The Navy once again came to the rescue of a cargo vessel with 22, including nine Indians onboard, which came under attack by drones in the Gulf of Aden.
Yogi govt to provide e-carts for divyangs, senior citizens, pregnant women for Ram Lalla’s ‘darshan’
Ayodhya, Jan 18 - In order to ensure a smooth experience for devotees visiting Ayodhya, the Yogi government has made extensive preparations to operate e-carts for transporting pilgrims to the Ram Temple and Hanuman Garhi for 'darshan' of Ram Lalla.
Advani, Vajpayee held rallies for Ram mandir; Lord chose PM Modi’s tenure: K’taka BJP MP Hegde
Karwar, Jan 18 - Karnataka BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde on Thursday said veteran BJP leaders L. K. Advani and late Atal Bihari Vajpayee held rallies for construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya, but Lord Ram chose Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure for construction