Amaravati, Feb 8 (IANS) YSR Congress Party leader and former minister Kurasala Kannababu on Sunday accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of repeatedly dragging the Tirupati laddu issue into public discourse to divert attention from what he described as the failures of his government.Speaking to the media in Kakinada, Kannababu said that despite being in power for 20 months, the government has failed to implement key promises and resorts to raising the laddu controversy whenever it faces cr…
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Ayodhya, Feb 3 (IANS) Anger is mounting among Hindu spiritual leaders over the alleged remarks made by Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, referring to him as ‘Humayun’s son Akbar’. Jagatguru Paramhans Acharya, Peethadheeshwar of Tapasvi Chhavani in Ayodhya has strongly condemned the statement, calling it highly objectionable and irresponsible, and demanded a public apology from Swami Avimukteshwaranand. Paramhans Acharya warned that unless Sw…
Ayodhya, Feb 1 (IANS) The business community in Ayodhya, on Sunday, expressed happiness and optimism over the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, praising it as “growth-oriented and inclusive”, and saying that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is steadily moving towards the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. Traders and businessmen in the sacred temple town said the Budget reflects a strong focus on infrastructure development, healthcare and con…
Prayagraj, Feb 1 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees gathered at river ghats nationwide on Maghi Purnima, amid chants, drumbeats, and a vast display of faith, expressing their joy and spiritual satisfaction after taking a dip. The Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, saw an extraordinary turnout from the early hours, amid elaborate security and administrative measures.At Prayagraj, pilgrims began arriving at the Sangam and other ghats from the previous night to take part in the sacred snan at the confluence…
Ayodhya, Jan 30 (IANS) Shri Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra on Friday said that President of India Droupadi Murmu is likely to visit Ayodhya in March to offer prayers and have darshan of Lord Ram. While no official confirmation has been received yet, Mishra indicated that the President has informally conveyed her consent for the visit.Speaking to reporters, Mishra stated that members of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust had recently met with the President …
Washington, Jan 29, (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Federation of North America celebrated UP Diwas in New Jersey over the weekend. The event on January 24 was held amid a state-level emergency and extreme cold conditions, with temperatures dropping to minus 14 degrees Celsius. Despite the weather, members of the Uttar Pradesh community gathered in large numbers to observe the day, manifesting strong cultural attachment and community togetherness. In a press release, the organisers said the celebration…
Ayodhya, Jan 27 (IANS) Prashant Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh GST Department in the Ayodhya Division, resigned from his post on Tuesday, stating that his decision was in support of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amid the ongoing controversy involving Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. The resignation comes days after Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged that his followers were prevented from taking a holy dip at the Sangam Nose during Mauni Amavasya. He furthe…
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher was accompanied by a special guest on the set of his upcoming drama with filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya.The son of Kher’s niece, Vrinda, Nirvair, visited his first shoot.Charming his way into everyone’s heart, he was seen having a gala time by climbing the stairs. Seeing his niece protecting her son from getting hurt amidst all the fun, Kher could not help but reflect on how life comes full circle.He pointed out that while in the initial years of our …
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday participated in the ‘Uttar Pradesh Diwas’ celebrations as the chief guest. The event was held at Rashtra Prerna Sthal and witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers, ministers, officials, and citizens from across the state. Significantly, Shubhanshu Shukla and Alakh Pandey were among distinguished personalities honoured on the occasion.On the o…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of the state on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, asserting that the state of infinite possibilities has broken the shackles of struggle and policy apathy to emerge as the growth engine of India’s development. The Chief Minister shared a video message on social media platform X, addressing the people of the state and highlighting the transformation Uttar Pradesh has witnessed i…