Madhya Pradesh govt organises free pilgrimage to Prayagraj

1 year, 7 months ago

Madhya Pradesh govt organises free pilgrimage to Prayagraj

Hindustan Times

Thirty-two senior citizens from Madhya Pradesh on Sunday left from here for Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on free pilgrimage by air under a scheme of the MP government. Air travel Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Bhopal's Raja Bhoj Airport in the morning to greet the 32 senior citizens, comprising 24 men and eight women. Madhya Pradesh is the first state to provide the air travel facility to senior citizens for pilgrimage, government officials said. Under the first phase of the air travel facility, senior citizens from MP will travel by air in different batches till July this year from various airports of the state, the officials said.

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MP: This year’s pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens to begin from Jan 21

1 year, 11 months ago

MP: This year’s pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens to begin from Jan 21

The Hindu

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Madhya Pradesh will start this year’s special pilgrimage programme for senior citizens from Saturday and take nearly 20,000 devotees to various religious places over the next two months, an official said on Friday. “From January 21 to March 29, twenty trains will depart from different cities of Madhya Pradesh for taking older persons for …

Chitrakooot pilgrimage area a free-traffic zone now

2 years, 4 months ago

Chitrakooot pilgrimage area a free-traffic zone now

Hindustan Times

Lucknow: Now, the Chitrakoot pilgrimage and tourist area falling in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh has become a ‘free-traffic zone’, following a bi-partite agreement between the two states. The development came through the 23rd meeting of the Central Zonal Council of four states--Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chattishagarh held in Bhopal early this week. Uttar Pradesh government, in its …

BJP government in Madhya Pradesh relaunches pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens

2 years, 8 months ago

BJP government in Madhya Pradesh relaunches pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens

Firstpost

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan will flag off the first train to leave for Varanasi on 19 April at the Rani Kamalapati railway station Bhopal: The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh is relaunching a special pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens, which was discontinued after the BJP’s defeat in the 2018 polls and the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special train leaving …

Kejriwal promises free pilgrimage scheme for people of Uttarakhand

3 years, 1 month ago

Kejriwal promises free pilgrimage scheme for people of Uttarakhand

The Hindu

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 21 promised to introduce a free pilgrimage scheme for people of different communities in Uttarakhand if the Aam Aadmi Party comes to power in the State. Under the free pilgrimage scheme, Hindus will be sent to Ayodhya, Muslims to Ajmer Sharif and the Sikhs to Kartarpur Sahib, he announced at a press conference …

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Mahakumbh: Special flight to take devotees to Prayagraj till Feb 26

4 days, 16 hours ago

Mahakumbh: Special flight to take devotees to Prayagraj till Feb 26

Hindustan Times

To facilitate devotees headed to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela, Alliance Air will operate a special flight from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport to Prayagraj every Monday between January 13 and February 26. According to the North Central Railway, around 40 crore people are likely to attend the mega fair, held every 12 years. “Since many people across …

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Atishi visits gurudwara, Kejriwal temple, hold registration for Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana ahead of polls

1 week, 3 days ago

Atishi visits gurudwara, Kejriwal temple, hold registration for Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana ahead of polls

India TV News

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday visited Sant Sujan Singh Maharaj Gurudwara in the Karol Bagh area to register the granthis under the 'Pujari-Granthi Samman Yojana' scheme. Under the scheme, Kejriwal promised that all the Hindu temple priests and granthis will be paid a monthly honorarium of Rs 18,000 if the Aam Aadmi Party returns to power in Delhi. Meanwhile, …

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U.P.’s religious destinations on list for transformation

2 weeks, 2 days ago

U.P.’s religious destinations on list for transformation

Hindustan Times

The grand preparations for Mahakumbh-2025 are not confined to Prayagraj alone but are also transforming other prominent religious destinations in Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Chitrakoot. The urban development department has proposed a budget of around ₹ 65 crore for enhancing facilities at several religious sites in Uttar Pradesh including Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Chitrakoot. The urban development department has …

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Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: City residents intending to embark on the Haj pilgrimage next year got valuable lessons on religious practices at the holy places as well as on travel and accommodation procedures and processes. They were speaking to Deccan Chronicle at the Telangana Haj Committee’s first training camp for Haj 2025 pilgrims. Haj Committee chairman Biabani advised pilgrims to maintain good health …

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Madhya Pradesh Govt Spent Rs 9.25 Lakh Per Day On Air Travel, Paid Rs 32.85 Crore For 666 Trips: Report

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Madhya Pradesh Govt Spent Rs 9.25 Lakh Per Day On Air Travel, Paid Rs 32.85 Crore For 666 Trips: Report

ABP News

The Madhya Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has spent over Rs 32.85 crore in less than a year after coming to power. The Madhya Pradesh government, in response to questions raised by Congress MLA Pratap Grewal, has told the state assembly that CM Mohan Yadav, his cabinet and senior officials made 666 air trips using both government and …

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Mahakumbh: No one will go hungry; over 200 institutions to serve free meals

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mahakumbh: No one will go hungry; over 200 institutions to serve free meals

Hindustan Times

During the upcoming mega religious fair, Mahakumbh 2025, lakhs of people will enjoy freshly cooked, hot meals every day, free of cost, with over 200 religious institutions setting up camps to serve food to all visitors. Sharing details, additional district magistrate Mahakumbh, Vivek Chaturvedi, said, “A large number of religious organisations voluntarily provide free meals to all. Thereafter, the service …

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UP Govt makes 7 toll booths toll-free for Mahakumbh 2025

3 weeks, 4 days ago

UP Govt makes 7 toll booths toll-free for Mahakumbh 2025

India Today

With the Mahakumbh 2024 drawing near, the Prayagraj district is gearing up to host an estimated 40 crore devotees from India and abroad. To ensure smooth travel for pilgrims, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a waiver on toll taxes for private vehicles on key routes leading to the city during the festival. This toll exemption, effective at seven major …

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Government unveils Master Plan for Medaram Jathara

4 weeks ago

Government unveils Master Plan for Medaram Jathara

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has decided to introduce a detailed master plan for the Medaram Jathara, the biennial tribal festival celebrated in the state. Key initiatives outlined in the plan include: Expansion of existing altars: This will allow for a more serene and organised darshan for the millions of devotees who visit during the festival. Implementation of all planned works …

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Gauhati High Court Directs Haj Committee To Decide Issue Of Excess Fare Charged From Pilgrims Within 90 Days

1 month ago

Gauhati High Court Directs Haj Committee To Decide Issue Of Excess Fare Charged From Pilgrims Within 90 Days

Live Law

The Gauhati High Court recently directed the Central Haj Committee of India to dispose of the representations regarding excess airfare charged from Haj pilgrims of Assam, strictly in the light of the provisions contain in Section 42 of the Haj Committee Act, 2002, within 90 days. The single bench comprising Justice Soumitra Saikia was hearing a writ petition filed by …

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Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj gears up for grand religious gathering of 400 million devotees

1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj gears up for grand religious gathering of 400 million devotees

India TV News

The world’s largest religious festival, Mahakumbh 2025, will commence in a month in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. With an estimated 400 million devotees from across the globe expected to participate, preparations for this grand event have been underway for over a year and are now in their final stages. The Airports Authority of India has completed two phases of development, increasing …

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Telangana: MP Seeks Rs 100 Cr for Nagarjunasagar Tourism

1 month ago

Telangana: MP Seeks Rs 100 Cr for Nagarjunasagar Tourism

Deccan Chronicle

Nalgonda: Nalgonda Member of Parliament Kunduru Raghuveer Reddy on Thursday met Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi and submitted a representation seeking allocation of Rs 100 crore funds under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 for the comprehensive tourism development of Nagarjunasagar and Buddhavanam in the state. Raghuveer Reddy said the Union minister responded positively and promised to …

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‘Margasira Masotsavam’ at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple in Visakhapatnam to begin on December 2

1 month, 1 week ago

‘Margasira Masotsavam’ at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple in Visakhapatnam to begin on December 2

The Hindu

The annual Margasira Masotsavam will begin at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavari Devasthanam at Burujupeta here on Monday. The masotsavam attracts an estimated six lakh devotees from across north coastal Andhra Pradesh, who come to seek the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Mahalakshmi. Nearly 300 volunteers would provide services apart from 80 temple staff who would continuously serve the devotees, according to …

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Financial support for temples in AP doubled to Rs 10,000: Minister Anam

1 month, 1 week ago

Financial support for temples in AP doubled to Rs 10,000: Minister Anam

Deccan Chronicle

TIRUPATI The financial aid being provided to 5,400 temples in AP for incense, lamps and offerings has been increased from `5,000 to `10,000.This was announced here on Thursday by Endowments minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.He said new temples will receive the same support under the ‘Dhoopa Deepa Naivedyam’ scheme and emphasized the state government’s commitment to the cause of enhancing temple …

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav interacts with Indian diaspora in Germany | VIDEO

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1 month, 1 week ago

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav interacts with Indian diaspora in Germany | VIDEO

India TV News

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's visit to Germany has resulted in a major boost for the state, following meetings and extensive dialogues with several companies expected to attract investments. CM Yadav delivered remarks on Thursday during an interactive session with the Indian diaspora and friends in Germany, discussing investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. CM Mohan Yadav talks about national …

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Breathtaking Kasipatnam a major draw for tourism

1 month, 1 week ago

Breathtaking Kasipatnam a major draw for tourism

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: A remote tribal village in the Kasipatnam area, located in the Ananthagiri mandal of Alluri Sitarama Raju district, has become a major draw for spiritual tourism, significantly affecting the visitor numbers to the nearby popular tourist destinations of Araku and Paderu. The hilltop temple of Venkateswara Swamy offers a tranquil environment, free from noise pollution, a breathtaking view of …

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CM Mohan Yadav attends 'Friends of Madhya Pradesh' event in London, emphasises infra boost in state

1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM Mohan Yadav attends 'Friends of Madhya Pradesh' event in London, emphasises infra boost in state

India TV News

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday attended an event organised by the 'Friends of MP' and the Indian diaspora in London. Double-engine government working for the development of the state: MP CM Highlighting the transformation in India under PM Modi's leadership, CM Yadav said, "The double-engine government is working under the leadership of PM Modi. CM Yadav remembers …

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Spot booking system starts at Kochi airport

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spot booking system starts at Kochi airport

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Ayyappa devotees flying into Kochi airport can make spot bookings this time around at the special Sabarimala Pilgrim Facilitation Centre, which was inaugurated by Industries Minister P Rajeeve on Thursday. “The TDB president has agreed to start the spot booking system at the Kochi airport following our discussions with him. The same will be extended to the pilgrims soon,” …

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Sabarimala temple’s annual pilgrimage begins today

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sabarimala temple’s annual pilgrimage begins today

Hindustan Times

The doors of the Sabarimala temple will open on Friday evening for the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival, a period that will draw lakhs of devotees from Kerala and neighbouring states, and for which the state government has made extensive arrangements, people familiar with the matter said. The TDB, which had initially announced that it will solely rely on virtual queue slots …

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Pankaj Tripathi appointed as face of Madhya Pradesh Tourism

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pankaj Tripathi appointed as face of Madhya Pradesh Tourism

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Be it "Stree" films or "Oh My God 2", Pankaj Tripathi has shot extensively in Madhya Pradesh and the actor on Tuesday said he is deeply honoured to be named the face of the state's tourism. According to a press release, Madhya Pradesh Tourism aims "to highlight the state’s array of offerings" — from wildlife reserves and UNESCO …

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INTERVIEW|10 crore expected to throng Rajamahedravaram, Kovvur for Pushkarams: RMC Commissioner

2 months ago

INTERVIEW|10 crore expected to throng Rajamahedravaram, Kovvur for Pushkarams: RMC Commissioner

New Indian Express

Around eight to 10 crore people are expected to throng Rajamahedravaram and Kovvur during the Godavari Pushkaralu-2027, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ketan Garg told KV Sailendra in an exclusive interview. With 32 months left for the 12-day religious event, the RMC chief elaborates on the plans that the civic body has formulated to develop bathing ghats and accommodation facilities for the …

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Free Insurance Coverage for Sabarimala Pilgrims: A Boon for the Faithful

2 months, 1 week ago

Free Insurance Coverage for Sabarimala Pilgrims: A Boon for the Faithful

New Indian Express

Sabarimala pilgrims will get free insurance coverage of Rs five lakh. The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has introduced insurance coverage for all pilgrims coming to Sabarimala this year. The coverage includes a sum of Rs five lakh in case of death of pilgrims, with all necessary arrangements made by the Devaswoms Board to bring the body home.

Crowds Surge at Hasanamba Temple, Leading to Heated Arguments and Altercations

2 months, 1 week ago

Crowds Surge at Hasanamba Temple, Leading to Heated Arguments and Altercations

The Hindu

Increasing devotees at Hasanamba temple poses a tough challenge for the Hasan district administration. Heated arguments and altercations among officers have arisen due to the increasing number of devotees, leading to protocol violations and security concerns. The administration has introduced multiple lines for devotees to get darshan, but the queue of people with VIP passes is getting longer. The temple …

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BJP on Road to Achieve One-Third of Voters in MP as Members

2 months, 1 week ago

BJP on Road to Achieve One-Third of Voters in MP as Members

Deccan Chronicle

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on track to achieve a significant milestone in the just-concluded membership drive in Madhya Pradesh by admitting around one third of the state's total voters. The party has set a target to woo at least 75 percent of voters who voted in the recent Lok Sabha elections in the state, and it has already …

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Crowd Management Plan in Place for Mahakumbh: Officials Ensure Smooth Journey to Sangam

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Crowd Management Plan in Place for Mahakumbh: Officials Ensure Smooth Journey to Sangam

Hindustan Times

City prepares for Mahakumbh crowd management. The administration has implemented a plan to ensure smooth and orderly proceedings during the fair. The plan includes measures such as restricted entry and exit routes, designated parking facilities, and special traffic management to prevent overcrowding and traffic jams.

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Ujjain to Become a Spiritual City: Madhya Pradesh CM

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ujjain to Become a Spiritual City: Madhya Pradesh CM

Deccan Chronicle

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced the development of Ujjain as a spiritual city, similar to Haridwar. The city will be developed with a focus on providing facilities for saints, seers, and Hindu religious bodies. The state government plans to build permanent ashrams, four-lane and six-lane bridges, and medical centers to cater to the needs of devotees. The …

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Odisha govt planning free Abhada scheme at Srimandir

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha govt planning free Abhada scheme at Srimandir

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: In what could be a boon for the devotees visiting Shree Jagannath temple at Puri, the state government is planning to provide Abhada free of cost, particularly to those who are poor and cannot afford the cost of the Mahaprasad at the shrine. To provide free Abhada to devotees, funds to the extent Rs 14 crore to Rs 15 …

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MP meets Civil Aviation Minister, seeks more flights from Mysuru

3 months, 3 weeks ago

MP meets Civil Aviation Minister, seeks more flights from Mysuru

The Hindu

Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Saturday met Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi in connection with the expansion of Mysuru airport and to bring more flights to Mysuru. The MP’s meeting gains significance amidst the decreasing air connectivity since last year, with only two cities now connected to Mysuru, a tourist and a yoga hub. …

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Fund crunch stalls schemes for senior citizens

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Fund crunch stalls schemes for senior citizens

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: With the state government going all out to promote the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, hoping it will help the Mahayuti coalition to return to power, other populist schemes announced during the state budget have been placed on the backburner. These include the Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, a pilgrimage scheme, and the Vayoshree Yojana, a medical assistance scheme – both …

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Moozhikulam Sala echoes ethos of organic living through participation in Atham procession

4 months ago

Moozhikulam Sala echoes ethos of organic living through participation in Atham procession

The Hindu

A woman dressed up in trousers and shirts and spotting a hat, ear rings, a necklace, and even a vanity bag, all made up of coconut leaves, was perhaps the loudest exhortation for embracing a green protocol in life during the age of drastic climate change in this year’s Atham pageantry. Moozhikulam Sala, which professes an eco-friendly living through its …

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Government working to increase Madhya Pradesh’s share in India’s economy to 5% from the current 4%: CM Mohan Yadav

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Government working to increase Madhya Pradesh’s share in India’s economy to 5% from the current 4%: CM Mohan Yadav

The Hindu

In his first Independence Day speech as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav said that his government was working to increase to 5% the State’s share in the national economy from the current 4% in the next five years. In a significant announcement, Mr. Yadav said that his government is going to launch missions for the youth, women, …

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Historian submits preliminary report on Temple Tourism Circuit plan to Andhra Pradesh CM

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Historian submits preliminary report on Temple Tourism Circuit plan to Andhra Pradesh CM

The Hindu

MyNaa Swamy, a historian hailing from the undivided Anantapur district, has recently submitted a preliminary report on the proposed Temple Tourism Circuit covering Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, and Anantapur districts to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretriat in Amaravati. Addressing the media at the Madhavaraya temple in Gorantala town of Sri Sathya Sai district …

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Places To Visit During Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan 2024 Long Weekend

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Places To Visit During Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan 2024 Long Weekend

ABP News

The auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan is on August 19, 2024. Image Source: Pinterest/Pallavi Barman Agra: This destination is about 5 hours away from Uttar Pradesh and is known majorly for its historical significance. Haryana Kasauli: Kasauli is a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh, which is less crowded compared to others, making it an ideal destination for a long …

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1,000-bed hospital to be established at Pandharpur

5 months ago

1,000-bed hospital to be established at Pandharpur

Hindustan Times

Public health minister Tanaji Sawant on Thursday announced that a state-of-the-art 1,000-bed hospital will soon be constructed at Pandharpur. However, the existing 100-bed sub-district hospital is inadequate to cater to this large influx of pilgrims, said the officials in their statement. Following the need for enhanced healthcare facilities, Sawant requested Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to set up a new hospital …

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201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha

5 months, 2 weeks ago

201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha

India TV News

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said more than 200 Indian pilgrims died during the Haj pilgrimage 2024, with a majority of the deaths being attributed to cardio-respiratory and cardio-pulmonary arrests. "The government of India has placed significant emphasis on the successful conduct of Haj operations and on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian pilgrims," Rijiju said …

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Temple corridors in Bihar, focus on Odisha: How Sitharaman’s budget gives a leg up to tourism

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Temple corridors in Bihar, focus on Odisha: How Sitharaman’s budget gives a leg up to tourism

Firstpost

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech highlights the government’s aim to enhance religious tourism in the country, especially Bihar. Odisha, which the BJP won recently, will also benefit from the Centre’s plans for its development as the ‘ultimate tourism destination’ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her seventh consecutive budget today, with big rewards for its National Democratic Alliance allies. Temple …

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Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath shrine

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath shrine

The Hindu

Early on July 21, a fresh batch of 3,113 pilgrims, including 707 women, left a base camp here to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the South Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. So far, nearly 3.90 lakh pilgrims have paid their obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine, housing the naturally formed ice-shivling. The 24th batch of pilgrims, which also included …

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‘Is this not revdi?’: Asaduddin Owaisi hits out at Maharashtra's ‘CM Pilgrimage Scheme’ over religious bias

5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Is this not revdi?’: Asaduddin Owaisi hits out at Maharashtra's ‘CM Pilgrimage Scheme’ over religious bias

Live Mint

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a scathing attack at Eknath Shinde's government for launching the ‘CM Pilgrimage Scheme’, which offers an overwhelming free pilgrimage facility for Hindu pilgrimage sites. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} He launched a scathing attack at Eknath Shinde's government for launching the ‘CM Pilgrimage Scheme’, which offers free pilgrimage to Hindu pilgrimage sites to citizens of the state who …

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Mahayuti government launches Warkari pension initiative

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mahayuti government launches Warkari pension initiative

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: The Mahayuti government has announced a new initiative to provide pensions to senior citizens participating in the age-old tradition of Wari or Dindi pilgrimages to Pandharpur. Led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the social justice department has established the ‘Mukhya Mantri Warkari Sampradaya Mahamandal’ to oversee this initiative. HT Image The corporation, headquartered in Pandharpur and backed by an …

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Godavari water enters Gandi Pochamma temple, entry for devotees restricted

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Godavari water enters Gandi Pochamma temple, entry for devotees restricted

Deccan Chronicle

The temple is famous for the belief that the wishes would be fulfilled for devotees, especially childless couple, who visit the temple and take darshan of the deity. The temple used to get Hundi collections of around half a crore per annum and its functionaries say the shirine has the potential to get even acrore each year. Locals say the …

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Biggest Airstrip for Anantapur Proposed

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Biggest Airstrip for Anantapur Proposed

Deccan Chronicle

Anantapur: The biggest aviation facility, first of its kind in South India with a horticulture air strip for air cargo, as also for passengers, and a civil aviation training centre are proposed to be set up near here. “The air cargo facility is the need of the hour as farmers from the Rayalaseema region are facing transport issues,” it was …

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Why Madhya Pradesh budget is a tightrope walk for govt

6 months ago

Why Madhya Pradesh budget is a tightrope walk for govt

India Today

Madhya Pradesh deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda, also the state’s finance minister, on July 3, presented the state’s budget for 2024-25, with an outlay of Rs 3.65 lakh crore and prime focus on the farm sector, women and child development and health. While the health sector’s allocation has mainly gone up due to added infrastructure in the form of 11 …

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Pahalgam, Baltal basecamps Welcome Amarnath Pilgrims

6 months, 1 week ago

Pahalgam, Baltal basecamps Welcome Amarnath Pilgrims

Deccan Chronicle

Pahalgam : Pahalgam wore a festive look as hundreds of Hindu worshippers received a warm welcome upon their arrival in the scenic Kashmir Valley’s premier resort on Friday, before their treading upon the mountain trails run northeast to the Amarnath cave-shrine. Situated on the banks of gushing Lidder River, the Gauri Shankar temple like the nearby centuries-old Mamleshwar temple, also …

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Chapter on Emergency to be part of school curriculum in Madhya Pradesh, says Mohan Yadav

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chapter on Emergency to be part of school curriculum in Madhya Pradesh, says Mohan Yadav

The Hindu

A chapter explaining the excesses and repression committed during the 1975-77 Emergency in the country and a spirited fight by those opposed to the drastic measure will be included in the school curriculum in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said. Speaking on June 26, Mr. Yadav also announced several additional facilities for "Loktantra Senanis" who took part in …

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Congress Govt. plans to make Telangana medical tourism hub: CM Revanth Reddy

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Govt. plans to make Telangana medical tourism hub: CM Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Saturday said the Congress government would support and extend necessary help to Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute in Banjara Hills. Speaking at the 24th anniversary celebrations of the institute, he said he got an opportunity to work on par with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on taking …

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Evening briefing: 98 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this year; Goa hikes VAT on petrol, diesel; all latest news

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Evening briefing: 98 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this year; Goa hikes VAT on petrol, diesel; all latest news

Hindustan Times

At least 98 Indian citizens have died of natural causes, old age and illness during this year’s Haj pilgrimage that was marked by searing heat and intense high temperatures, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. Dig Deeper At least 98 Indian citizens have died of natural causes, old age and illness during this year’s Haj pilgrimage that was …

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Chopper service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine set to take flight by June-end

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chopper service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine set to take flight by June-end

Hindustan Times

{Likely by month-end} Both one-way and round trips are likely to be launched from June 25 or 26. The eagerly awaited direct helicopter service from Jammu to the holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, nestled amid the Trikuta hills of Katra is likely to be launched from June 25 or 26, officials said. “The direct helicopter service had …

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Religious tourism surges this summer: Ayodhya, Varanasi, Char Dham

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Religious tourism surges this summer: Ayodhya, Varanasi, Char Dham

Hindustan Times

Religious tourism is expected to generate a revenue of ₹5,900 crore by 2028, creating 140 million temporary and permanent jobs by 2030, according to a Financial Express report. Ayodhya, which now has 24 daily flights has witnessed massive tourist influx, Prakhar Mishra, director of tourism, Uttar Pradesh, told Financial Express. “An average spend per person at any pilgrim location has …

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Air tourism service to connect cities in Madhya Pradesh launched

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Air tourism service to connect cities in Madhya Pradesh launched

The Hindu

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched an intra-State air service to promote tourism on June 13. The service operated by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board with two aircraft will connect eight cities across the State — Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Ujjain, Rewa, and Singrauli. “Under PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva, Rewa is being connected with Indore, Jabalpur, and …

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Char dham pilgrimage needs to be better regulated

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Char dham pilgrimage needs to be better regulated

Hindustan Times

Last week, the Uttarakhand government banned VIP darshan at the char dhams in the Himalayas in the wake of a huge influx of pilgrims. In the first six days since the pilgrimage season – which lasts till late October-early November – began, 3.3 million people have visited these shrines. The rise in religiosity in recent times and a great push …

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Free Ayodhya pilgrimage for 5 lakh people: Himanta Biswa Sarma

8 months ago

Free Ayodhya pilgrimage for 5 lakh people: Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Indian Express

MALKANGIRI: Playing the Ram Mandir card to woo voters, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday promised that the party will arrange free pilgrimage for at least five lakh people from Odisha to Ayodhya if the BJP is voted to power in the state. Launching his campaign from Kalimela block in Malkangiri district with a sizeable Bengali refugee population, …

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