‘Parisar Pravesh’ of smaller Ram Lalla statue accomplished
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 17 - The 'Parisar Pravesh' of a smaller statue of Lord Ram was symbolically done on Wednesday when the idol, weighing about 10 kg, was taken in a palki to the main temple complex.
Haryana to opt for clean fuel bus service in NCR
Chandigarh, Jan 17 - In a major step towards tackling air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Wednesday announced the state's action plan with focus on transitioning its bus fleet to clean fuel alternatives like electric, CNG, and
AAP will contest alone on all 13 parliamentary seats in Punjab: Mann
Chandigarh, Jan 17 - Amidst seat-sharing talks between Congress and AAP, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said Punjab will contest all the 13 parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Gujarat AAP announces statewide celebrations on Ram Mandir inauguration
Ahmedabad, Jan 17 - Gujarat unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced a series of celebratory events starting from January 20 to honor the upcoming Prana Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.
PM Modi asks Kerala BJP workers to reach out to people ahead of LS polls
Kochi, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked the grassroots workers and the leaders of the BJP to work harder for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Navy team to Chadar trek Ladakh’s frozen Zanskar River
New Delhi, Jan 17 - A team of Indian Navy's officers will trek the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh.
Sixty kids, rescued from beggary, to be part of R-Day parade in UP
Lucknow, Jan 17 - A group of 60 children, rescued from beggary, will take part in the Republic Day Parade in Lucknow this year.
Lalu won’t attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya
Patna, Jan 17 - RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday announced his decision to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.
Jet stream winds enhancing cold wave conditions in north India: IMD
New Delhi, Jan 17 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that “jet stream winds” of 140-160 knots at 12.6 km above mean sea level are prevailing over the plains of north India, leading to subsidence of cold air and enhancing
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 4,000 cr-worth projects in Kerala, dispels CM Vijayan’s concerns
Kochi, Jan 17 - A day after Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Front government announced its decision to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on February 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dispelled concerns about the Centre not doing enough for Kerala
Ram Temple inauguration: Anurag Thakur slams Rahul for calling it ‘political event’
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Countering Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's statement that the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony scheduled to be held on January 22 is a "political event", Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that Congress and the other constituents of
Variety of gifts pour in for Lord Ram, ahead of ‘Pran Pratishtha’
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 17 - As the wave of devotion climbs up to a crescendo in Ayodhya, gifts and contributions are pouring in from various parts, ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony.
Scindia inaugurates Air India Express flights connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru & Kolkata
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday inaugurated the first-ever Air India Express flights connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru and Kolkata ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22.
Lord Ram’s squirrel to adorn Ayodhya Dham junction
Lucknow, Jan 17 - The Lucknow division of Northern Railway will soon unveil a 15-ft tall corten steel sculpture of a squirrel at the atrium centre space of Ayodhya Dham junction.
PM Modi prays at Thriprayar Sree Rama temple in Kerala
Kochi, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Kerala, on Wednesday prayed at the famed Thriprayar Sree Ramaswami Temple, located in Thrissur.
PM Modi pays tribute to MGR on his birth anniversary
Chennai, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) on the latter's 107th birth anniversary.
Night temperature improves in Jammu, bone-chilling cold continues in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 17 - Night temperature improved significantly in Jammu as Kashmir continued to shiver with bone chilling cold on Wednesday.
Ram Lalla’s ‘neighbours’ exult in their new status
Ayodhya, Jan 17 - The neighbouring temples in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex have been accorded the status of ‘padosi’ (neighbour) of Ram Lalla.
Delhi records minimum temp of 5.7 as cold wave conditions continue
New Delhi, Jan 17 - As the city continued to grapple with cold wave conditions, the minimum temperature on Wednesday morning was recorded at 5.7 degrees Celsius, four notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department said.
Over 110 flights delayed as fog continues in Delhi
Delhi, Jan 17 - Over 110 international and domestic flights were delayed while around 25 were cancelled in the last 10 hours as a thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi, as per airport sources.