Security beefed up in Ayodhya as the city gears up for the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22. Speaking on security arrangements in Ayodhya, Prashant Kumar, UP Special DG of Law & Order, said on January 21 that over 13,000 personnel have been deployed for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration mega event. He also stated that over 10,000 CCTV cameras have been installed. He went on to say that the smooth completion of the Pran Pratishtha Ceremony is both a challenge and an opportunity for the Uttar Pradesh Police. The ceremony scheduled for January 22 will witness the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple. It is expected to be attended by hundreds of officials, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
21 January,2024 05:28 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 is here and many of us are preparing ourselves to bring Ganpati bappa home. If you are also planning to bring Ganpati bappa home this year but are not aware of the Ganpati sthapana vidhi and the Ganpati puja vidhi, worry not. In this video, Panditji explains the entire Ganesh Sthapana vidhi and Ganesh puja vidhi in a simple language so that you can do it yourself.
16 September,2023 05:26 PM IST
It is the time of the year when we welcome Ganpati bappa into our homes and hearts. But welcoming Ganesha into our homes comes with several Do’s and Don’ts and set of rituals that are important to keep in mind for the best results. If you are installing Ganesha’s idol at home this Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, here are things that you must know before you bring Ganpati home.
14 September,2023 05:07 PM IST
In view of the rising cases of suicides by students in Rajasthan’s Kota, spring-loaded fans were installed in all hostels and Paying Guest (PG) accommodations of Kota to decrease the number of suicide cases among students. According to a report, the number of Kota student suicides has risen up. A total of twenty students have committed suicide in Kota alone in the last eight months. But can this step really help in preventing suicides or it needs a deeper intervention?
18 August,2023 06:39 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi installed 'Sengol' in the new Parliament building on May 28. 'Sengol' originates from the Tamil word 'semmai', meaning 'righteousness'. Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the significance of the 'Sengol' saying it has played a vital role in India's history. This was handed over to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to mark the transfer of power from the British to Indians. Earlier, PM Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla performed ‘Pooja’ to inaugurate the new Parliament building.
28 May,2023 10:45 AM IST
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is soon going to receive one of the biggest honours for his contribution to Indian and Mumbai cricket. A decade after his retirement from international cricket, a life-size statue of the legendary former cricketer is set to be installed inside the iconic Wankhede Stadium, where he played his last game for India, in 2013. While talking to the media, the cricketer said it is a pleasant surprise for him.
28 February,2023 02:26 PM IST
A 108-feet high National Flag installed at Langate Park in Handwara, J&K. The flag has been installed by civil administration with HDFC Bank to instil the spirit of nationalism among the local populace, say Indian Army officials.
15 October,2022 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai
Police arrested a salesman for installing a mobile camera at the trial room of a garments’ showroom in a shopping mall in Kochi. A customer spotted the mobile camera when she went to retrieve her belongings from the ladies' changing room.
15 July,2015 11:38 AM IST
Devotees thronged the holy Sikh shrine Golden Temple in Amritsar to be a part of the grand celebrations for the installation of their holy book Guru Granth Sahib.
15 September,2015 04:28 PM IST
Hundreds of devotees congregated in Sikh Shrine Golden temple to mark the 413th anniversary of installing of holy book Guru Granth Sahib. The voluminous book was completed in1604 and was installed at the Golden Temple. The whole complex was decorated and lit up to celebrate the occasion. The massive project to compile Guru Granth Sahib, which has hymns from some of the 10 Sikh gurus, was undertaken by fifth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Arjan Dev. A Sikh leader, Amarjeet Singh, said it was an auspicious day for the Sikh community and it is celebrated with lot of enthusiasm and fervour. Sikh devotees carried the book in a palanquin during a religious procession inside the premises of the Golden Temple. Devotees were also seen lighting candles and earthen lamps. Devotees came from across India and enjoyed being part of the celebrations. Every year, the Sikhs celebrate the anniversary with great fanfare and fervour with the best part being the fireworks. The Guru Granth Sahib is a voluminous text of 1430 parts. The text is regarded by the Sikhs as living embodiment of their 10 leaders and the text is pivotal in worship in Sikhism.
24 August,2017 05:30 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
