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
No online sale of Ram temple prasad authorised, says Trust
Ayodhya, Jan 18 - The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Thursday denied setting up any online platform to help devotees get the ‘prasad’ offered to the deity in Ayodhya.
Ram temple memorabilia floods market in UP
Lucknow, Jan 18 - Fridge magnets, stickers, badges, scarves, flags, dupattas, saris, school bags, tiffin boxes -- you name it and they have it. With the Ram fervour sweeping across the country, the markets are now flooded with temple related memorabilia.
Gujarat joins in Ram Temple consecration festivities with markets declaring holiday
Ahmedabad, Jan 18 - Gujarat’s largest city Ahmedabad is gearing up for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and to mark the occasion bazaars in the old city areas will remain closed on January 22.
Raj CM Bhajan Lal Sharma chairs first cabinet meeting
Jaipur, Jan 18 - The first meeting of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's cabinet was held on Thursday in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) here after over a month since the formation of the new government.
Over 50 flights affected, 18 trains delayed due to dense fog in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Dense fog caused disruptions to air and rail traffic in the national capital, affecting over 50 flights and 18 trains.
Delhi records minimum temp of 6.6, air quality remains ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The national capital on Thursday recorded a minimum temperature at 6.6 degrees Celsius, one notch below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department said.
UP Day to focus on state’s rich cultural heritage this year
Lucknow, Jan 18 - Uttar Pradesh will celebrate UP Day on January 24 this year by focusing on its rich cultural heritage.
Varanasi DM appointed receiver of Gyanvapi cellar
Varanasi, Jan 18 - District Judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha has appointed district magistrate of Varanasi as the receiver of the southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque in the suit filed by head priest of Acharya Ved Vyas Peeth temple Shailendra Kumar Pathak, while the