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A 20-year-old cadet at Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) in Pune died on Sunday morning after the rim of a basketball hoop collapsed on his head while he was hanging from it. The deceased, Vishal Verma, a native of Ayodhya district in Uttar Pradesh, was a national-level athlete and one of the most decorated cadets on campus. According to cadets on campus, prior complaints had been made about the basketball pole that killed him. Also the ambulance did not respond for nearly 30 minutes, raising the ...Read More >
Ayodhya recently achieved an extraordinary feat during its Deepotsav festivities, claiming two sensational world records. The town was aglow with 2.617 million diyas, casting a magical light across the landscape. In an inspiring show of togetherness, 2,128 individuals gathered to perform 'aarti' in unison, an event that resonated deeply with the spirit of community. Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people perform ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the Deepotsav Milan in Ayodhya's Karsevakpuram, saying that over the past nine years, the celebration of Deepotsav has given Ayodhya a new global identity. He urged unity, vigilance against divisive elements, and shared his morning visit to a sanitation workers' colony, distributing sweets, reflecting the spirit of celebration and community. Addressing a public gathering, CM Yogi said, "Over ...Read More >
Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri extended greetings and good wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.In his message, the governor wished for the good health, prosperity, and well-being of the people. He said that Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. He added that on this day, lamps are l ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Monday to extend Diwali greetings to residents, distributing sweets on behalf of the state government. He further highlighted the city's commitment to cleanliness and unity during the Festival of Lights. Addressing the public, CM Yogi said, "On the occasion of Diwali, I have come here to wish all the sisters and brothers a Happy Diwali and to distribute sweets to them on behalf of ...Read More >
Deepotsav: Ayodhya acquires two Guinness world records certificates in 2025 Ayodhya achieved two Guinness World Records during Deepotsav 2025 by lighting 26,17,215 diyas along the Saryu River and conducting the world's largest Saryu Aarti with 2,128 devotees. Over 30,000 volunteers participated in the event. On the eve of Deepotsav, Ayodhya entered the Guinness World Records by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu aarti, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Depa ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): On the eve of Deepotsav, Ayodhya entered the Guinness World Records by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu aarti, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department in collaboration with the Ayodhya District Administration. In the largest display of oil lamps, 2,617,215 diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu River. During the event, many participants engaged in a simultaneous 'diya' rotation. According to off ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised display ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised display ...Read More >
Ayodhya, October 9: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her family, performed the aarti of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. She also visited the Shri Ram Darbar and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, revered as the Mother of the Universe. During her visit, Sitharaman performed the Rudrabhishek of Lord Mahadev at Kuber Tila. Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, accompanied the Finance Minister and br ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's villages are no longer just hoping for change -- they are becoming living examples of it. During a virtual interaction with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as part of the Viksit UP@2047 dialogue series on Friday, Gram Pradhans shared that the development witnessed over the past eight years, which was once only a dream, has now become a reality, energizing and inspiring every village, a release said. Shivkumar Rajbhar, head of G ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's villages are no longer just hoping for change -- they are becoming living examples of it. During a virtual interaction with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as part of the Viksit UP@2047 dialogue series on Friday, Gram Pradhans shared that the development witnessed over the past eight years, which was once only a dream, has now become a reality, energizing and inspiring every village, a release said. Shivkumar Rajbhar, head of G ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh villages are no longer just hoping for change -- they are becoming living examples of it. During a virtual interaction with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as part of the Viksit UP@2047 dialogue series on Friday, Gram Pradhans shared that the development witnessed over the past eight years, which was once only a dream, has now become a reality, energizing and inspiring every village, a release said. Shivkumar Rajbhar, head of Gra ...Read More >
Mysuru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar sought blessings at Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hills and later said that while "efforts may fail, but not prayers", signalling his ambition for the state's top post remains undimmed despite Siddaramaiah reaffirming that he would stay chief minister for a full five-year term.Joined by family on Ashada Friday, widely considered auspicious, Shivakumar offered puja to the deity and underlined his faith in divine intervention. "I prayed to the Godd ...Read More >
Lucknow/Ayodhya: To enhance the experience of tourists and pilgrims visiting Ayodhya, the administration is working tirelessly to complete the Saryu Riverfront Development Project on time. Reviewing the project, which is being developed by the state tourism department, Ayodhya district magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde, on Friday, informed mediapersons that work is on track and will be completed as scheduled. "Significant progress has already been made. Stonework on the ghats is complete, and foun ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jan 14 (PTI) The BJP Tuesday nominated Chandrabhan Paswan as its candidate for the assembly bypoll to Uttar Pradesh's Milkipur seat in Ayodhya district which is scheduled to be held next month. The Samajwadi Party has fielded Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad's son Ajit Prasad for the bypoll to the seat. Awadhesh Prasad was the MLA of Milkipur before be got elected to the Lok Sabha necessiting the bypoll. The Congress has decided not to field its candidate and instead support the nominee of ...Read More >
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