Ayodhya, July 8 (IANS) The controversy that erupted following allegations of misappropriation of donations made at the Ram Temple has adversely impacted local businesses in the holy city and number of devotees visiting the temple town has “gone down drastically”, said Ayodhya vendors on Wednesday. A shopkeeper, speaking to IANS said: “Five to six lakh devotees used to offer prayers at Hanumangarhi as well as the Ram Temple everyday but (this incident) has hurt the sentiments of many due to which…
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New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Friday condemned the embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing the alleged act as “not just a sin but a great sin,” while urging people to have faith in the ongoing investigation and the country’s legal system.Speaking after arriving at Ayodhya airport, Shastri said, “I have already spoken about this earlier as well, and I have said before that this is not a sin but a great sin, and God will pun…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Amid the growing controversy over alleged embezzlement of funds and donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) President Alok Kumar on Friday said that all allegations must be subjected to a fair and comprehensive investigation.Speaking on the allegations against Champat Rai in connection with the Ayodhya embellishment case, Kumar said, “At this point, I cannot say much about either of these matters. Allegations have been made. Some people have…
Ayodhya, July 2 (IANS) As the row over the alleged embezzlement of funds and donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya intensifies, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s Office In-charge Prakash Gupta on Thursday accused the workers brought by State Bank of India (SBI) for counting process at the temple trust, for the purported “theft” of offerings.Talking to IANS, Gupta said: “SBI was responsible for counting (of donations). It brought people who were assigned the task because there was an a…
Lucknow, June 13 (IANS) Following the directions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged irregularities of monetary offerings made at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.According to sources, the SIT comprises Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, Inspector General of Police (IG) for the Lucknow Range Kiran S, and UP Finance Department Special Secretary Neel Ratan. The team has been reported…
Brussels, June 4 (IANS) India’s delicious Kesar mangoes are now available in Belgian stores, the Embassy of India to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union (EU) announced on Thursday.“Exciting news for mango lovers in Belgium! Following efforts by the Embassy of India and APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) to promote Indian fruit exports, delicious Indian Kesar mangoes are now available at Colruyt stores,” the Indian Embassy wrote on X.“On 4 J…
Seattle, May 16 (IANS) Indian mangoes are making a renewed entry into the wider US Pacific Northwest, including the Seattle market, following a year-long outreach initiative involving retailers, distributors and consumers. A special segment on Fox 13 News ‘Good Day Seattle’ show brought renewed attention to Indian mangoes, with India’s Consul General in Seattle, Prakash Gupta, highlighting the arrival of several mango varieties in the region.“I can tell you for a fact that when they first ca…
Washington, May 16 (IANS) Indian mangoes are making a fresh push into the US Pacific Northwest, with Seattle-area stores beginning to stock the prized fruit after what Indian officials described as a year-long outreach effort involving retailers, distributors and local consumers.The renewed spotlight on Indian mangoes came after a special segment aired on Fox 13 News’ “Good Day Seattle”, where India’s Consul General in Seattle, Prakash Gupta, spoke about the arrival of varieties includin…
Washington, April 12 (IANS) A life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, marking what officials described as a first-of-its-kind installation hosted by a city government in the United States.The statue was jointly unveiled by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta.The installation is located at Westlake Square, a central public space in downtown Seattle that draws more than 4,00,000 daily visits …
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Indian diplomats and senior US leaders held a series of meetings this week across the United States, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation.In Bismarck, the Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta, met North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong over an Indian meal.“Great to host Hon’ble Kelly Armstrong, Governor of North Dakota, along with the First Lady Kjersti Armstrong, over an Indian meal in Bismarck today!” In…