Bhopal, July 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday said the 108-foot-tall ‘Statue of Oneness’ dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar is structurally safe and built as per international engineering standards. The clarification comes amid a controversy after the Opposition Congress alleged that cracks had appeared in the statue and demanded an independent technical inspection.In a statement, chief engineer and project director of ‘Ekatma Dham’ Rajiv Srivastava said the multi-m…
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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijendra Gupta said on Saturday that constructive dialogue remains the cornerstone of a healthy democracy and a harmonious society. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Seminar on “Vartaman Samay Mein Shastrarth”, Gupta added that the current times are dominated by social media that provides every individual a platform to express opinion but people must cultivate the ability to listen to differing viewpoints.”Democracy is stren…
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay arrived in Mangaluru on Friday to visit the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre, Kollur Mookambika Temple, in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Security has been tightened ahead of his visit to the famous temple.CM Vijay is scheduled to offer special prayers at the temple. In view of his visit, Karnataka Police have enhanced security arrangements in and around the temple premises. The entry of devotees has been temporarily restricted until Vi…
Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) West Bengal’s Jagannath temple in Digha, East Midnapore district, will no longer be considered a ‘Dham’, one of the sacred pilgrimage sites of Hinduism. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced this on Tuesday, stating that the temple complex will now be known as ‘Shri Sri Jagannath Cultural Centre’. Adhikari said that BJP MP from Puri, Sambit Patra, had come as an envoy with a letter from Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.“The Chief Minister of Odisha …
Chamoli (Uttarakhand), June 4 (IANS) As part of “Operation Prahar,” an ongoing initiative aimed at preserving the sanctity and religious decorum of Badrinath Dham, the Uttarakhand Police have taken action against four Nepalese individuals who were found carrying prohibited non-vegetarian food items and liquor into the shrine area. Under the security and inspection protocols in place around Badrinath Dham, police personnel were conducting intensive vehicle checks in the area. During the opera…
Chamoli, June 4 (IANS) The Uttarakhand Police administration continues to serve pilgrims visiting Badrinath Dham with dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of public service. Devotees arriving at the revered Himalayan shrine have praised the police personnel for their efficient arrangements, security measures, and assistance, which have helped ensure a smooth and comfortable pilgrimage experience. Guided by the motto of ‘Service, Security, and Convenience,’ police personnel have been workin…
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Renowned singer Kailash Kher seems to be on a religious journey this year. After offering prayers at Kedarnath Temple, he now visited the Badrinath Dham to seek divine blessings.Kher took to his official Instagram handle and published a couple of photos posing amidst the snow-clad mountains en route to the temple. The singer was seen wearing a Rudraksh mala, along with the chandan tilak on his forehead, both close symbols to Lord Shiva.He decided to caption the post with ju…
Badrinath Dham, May 8 (IANS) A joint cleanliness drive was conducted at the Badrinath Dham by personnel from the Police, ITBP, and SDRF on Friday under the pledge, “Clean Dham… Safe Dham.” During the campaign, the personnel carried out extensive cleaning of the temple premises, the Tapt Kund, the riverbanks, and surrounding areas, spreading the message of hygiene and cleanliness among devotees and visitors.In view of the continuously increasing number of pilgrims participating in the Char Dh…
Kedarnath, May 6 (IANS) The district administration has intensified eco-friendly and cleanliness measures along the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route by deploying modern waste management systems. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra has urged pilgrims to actively support these cleanliness efforts. The district administration is making continuous efforts to ensure that the pilgrimage to Shri Kedarnath Dham remains clean, green, and environmentally sustainable. With a strong focus on sanitation …
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar used social media to rewind the clock and relive some precious moments from the 90s.Taking to her official Instagram handle, Shilpa dropped a couple of photographs of herself attending a live show in Indore. The pictures had Shilpa posing with the ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl, Madhuri Dixit.”Back in 90’s for a live show in Indore! #GoodOldDays (sic),” Shilpa penned on the photo-sharing app.In one of the photos, both Shilpa and Madhuri are posing with bouquets …