Ayodhya, July 1 (IANS) Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Seva Samiti general secretary Achyut Shankar Shukla on Wednesday sought the Central government’s intervention in the probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds and donations from the Ram Temple.Referring to the Supreme Court direction to form the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, he said: “Accordingly, the Central government had formed the Trust. So now if the Centre itself conducts an investigation into the matter, then it would no long…
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Lucknow, July 1 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday hit out at the BJP, alleging that the ruling party’s priority is donations rather than the nation.Addressing a press conference at the SP headquarters here on his 53rd birthday, Akhilesh Yadav also announced that his party would soon roll out the ‘PDA Swabhiman Sahyog’ campaign through a QR code-based system.Under the initiative, he said, supporters will be encouraged to contribute a minimum of Rs 20 to help stre…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging serious fire safety lapses in connection with the devastating blaze at a commercial building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area that claimed the lives of several students and left many others injured.Observing that the allegations, prima facie, indicate violations of the human rights of the victims, the apex human rights body has issued notices to the Lucknow District Magistrate and the Comm…
Bareilly, June 27 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi on Saturday said that the 10-day observance of Muharram concluded peacefully, attributing the smooth conduct of the festival to the law and order maintained by the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Speaking to IANS, Razvi said, “The festival of Muharram went really well. The ten days of Muharram were very peaceful, and everything passed off smoothly.”He further said, “There …
Lucknow, June 23 (IANS) The three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe alleged irregularities and misappropriation of funds in the Ram Temple donation row submitted a report on its initial findings to the state government on Tuesday.The SIT team handed over a preliminary report to state home secretary Sanjay Prasad and is understood to have pointed out procedural lapses at multiple levels.The SIT team, comprising Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, Inspector Ge…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Lucknow is set to witness the inauguration of the Nau Sena Shaurya Vatika (Naval Gallantry Garden) on Saturday, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath scheduled to jointly dedicate the facility to the nation. The event will be held near Ekana Stadium and is expected to highlight India’s naval heritage and modern maritime strength.In a post on X, CM Yogi said: “Today, the grand ‘Naval Shaurya Vatika’, constructed in Luckno…
Ayodhya, May 24 (IANS) In a unique initiative to elevate the tourism potential and cultural heritage of the holy city, a ‘Lav-Kush Park’ is set to come up in Ayodhya, with its ‘Art from Waste’ theme to be the highlight. The park, being built under the State Smart City Mission will entail a cost of Rs 17.72 crore and will portray the mythological tales of Hindu epic Ramayana as well as Lord Ram’s two sons — Luv and Kush.As the theme entails, the park will see elaborate and extensive spread of sc…
Aligarh, May 19 (IANS) Shahi Chief Mufti of Uttar Pradesh, Maulana Chaudhary Ifraheem Husain, on Tuesday came out in support of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s statement that offering ‘namaz’ on public roads should not be allowed. The Muslim religious leader asserted that such a practice is “against Islam”.Addressing an event on Monday, Chief Minister Yogi said that religious gatherings involving a large number of people should be conducted in an organised manner at designated places and, if re…
Lucknow, May 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission Chairperson Babita Singh Chauhan on Tuesday rejected allegations made by outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding misconduct during the election process, calling them baseless and politically motivated, while crediting the BJP for strengthening women’s safety and empowerment.Reacting to Banerjee’s claims regarding alleged physical assault on women during the elections, Chauhan said such statements were an attempt…
Lucknow, April 29 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is continuing with a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring the dignity, comfort and mental well-being of senior citizens across the state.As part of programmes run by the Social Welfare Department, elderly citizens are being taken on visits to religious, cultural and historical sites, an effort aimed at bringing enthusiasm and positivity into their lives.From the financial year 2022 t…