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Time of India
16 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
UP plans to restore Ayodhya's ancient river
Ayodhya: The river 'Tilodki Ganga', once the lifeline of rural areas of Ayodhya, has gradually vanished over time as the river land was largely encroached upon with the construction of buildings in the last couple of years. The main stretch of this river falls along the Allahabad national highway, where the area is being developed with large industrial establishments and other big constructions. Now, the UP govt and Ayodhya administration are planning to rejuvenate the river. Its current form will be completely transformed, and the river will return to its original state. Talking to TOI, Ayodhya DM Nikhil Tikaram Funde said that work has begun over a 7-km stretch as the first phase. The total length of the river is 46 km. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed for the revival of one river in every district of the state, and this directive is being implemented here. The work is being carried out to restore the river to its original form between Gaura Brahmanan and Panditpur in the Sohawal area through the MNREGA scheme. Around 250 labourers have been deployed at various points along this stretch to clean the river. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo It is part of the 'One District, One River' plan in UP and is being revived with the aim of restoring its historical significance. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) had also taken cognizance of the issues related to the river and ordered the Ayodhya district magistrate to take steps for its rejuvenation, including exploring options for reusing discharged water. The locals have also raised concerns about the impact of the airport expansion and the discharge of wastewater from the multinational giant's bottling factory on their village. "We have highlighted that the airport's construction has led to waterlogging in some areas and that the drain water overflows during the monsoon season," said Om Prakash Singh, an environmental activist. "We have lodged complaints with the authorities against the bottling factory that is not only contaminating the river but has also encroached a large part of the river," Singh said. Chief development officer Krishna Kumar Singh said that the work of cleaning the river and removing encroachments will be completed by June 30. Following this, a large-scale tree plantation campaign will be conducted along the riverbank from July 1-7.
India Gazette
07-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
People offer prayers at several places in Uttar Pradesh, celebrate Eid al-Adha
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 7 (ANI): People offered namaz in several cities in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Eid al-Adha on Saturday. The festival is celebrated peacefully in Ayodhya on Saturday, with people offering namaz. Ayodhya IG Range Praveen Kumar said, 'Namaz is peacefully being offered in all districts of the range... Police and administration are fully alert. We are ensuring necessary action and working in coordination with everyone...' Ayodhya DM Nikhil Tikaram Funde noted that the festival is being celebrated peacefully while appealing not to try to take the law into their hands. 'Namaz is being offered across the district, mainly in Eidgahs and mosques... There is information of any incident anywhere. The festival is being celebrated peacefully... I appeal to everyone to celebrate the festival like a festival and do not try to take the law into your hands,' the Ayodhya DM said. On Eid Al-Adha, Sambhal, SDM Vandana Mishra said, 'For Eid prayers, the entire Tehsil was divided into sectors and zones... Magistrates and the police force were deployed throughout the area. Additionally, our field staff are also engaged at the local level. Sanitation was assured, and the guidelines prohibiting animal sacrifices were discussed in the Peace Committee meeting, in which all the members agreed. The festival is being conducted in line with these measures... People can contact the control room if they experience any inconvenience or have any relevant information. If any such issue arises, legal action will be taken accordingly...' Meanwhile, Children hug each other as they celebrate after offering Eid al-Adha namaz in front of the Taj Mahal. People in Lucknow also celebrated the festival with all security arrangements. On security arrangements for Eid al-Adha in the city, DCP West Lucknow, Vishwajeet Srivastava, said, '... Adequate force has been deployed. We have been provided with five companies of PAC, and an additional 2 SP and 5 DSP-level officers have been sent from the Police Headquarters. Additional forces have been sent from the Commissionerate as well... The arrangements will be in place for three days, till the time sacrifice rituals continue... Adequate arrangements have been made so that people do not have to offer namaz on the streets, and they make it to the mosques...' Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The day is marked by prayers, charitable acts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with a message of sharing and empathy at its core. The festival was celebrated peacefully nationwide. On this occasion, people offer prayers at the 'Makkah masjid' in Hyderabad. (ANI)
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
Security bolstered in Ayodhya ahead of 2nd consecration ceremony in Ram temple
Ayodhya: Security has been heightened in Ayodhya, especially in the Ram temple complex, in view of the second consecration ceremony which will begin from Tuesday. District administration and the police have chalked out an elaborate security and management plan for the rituals and ceremonies to be held at Ram Darbar and other temples within the complex. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Security arrangements have been made keeping in mind the convenience of the people and devotees," Ayodhya district magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said. Commandos of anti-terrorist squad (ATS) took charge of the security of the temple complex, classified as a red zone, with half a dozen armoured vehicle, on Monday. "A plan for round-the-clock surveillance has been devised and commandos have been assigned three shifts for duty within the temple complex," said Ayodhya SSP Gaurav Grover. The security personnel have been provided accommodation within the complex for round-the-clock monitoring. To ensure smooth completion of the second consecration, the Ayodhya DM and the SSP conducted a detailed inspection of sensitive points and entry routes in Ayodhya. They reviewed security and management plan implemented during the first consecration and instructed the implementation of security, management, and transportation arrangements while considering the convenience of devotees.
India Gazette
31-05-2025
- India Gazette
Ayodhya to get Rs 900 crore 'Bharat Path' project after Ram Path, Bhakti Path, Janmabhoomi Path
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 31 (ANI): After the successful development of 'Ram Path', 'Bhakti Path', and 'Janmabhoomi Path', Ayodhya received another major gift with the announcement of the Rs 900 crore 'Bharat Path' project. The 20 kilometre-long Bharat Path will be constructed between Bharat Kund and Ranopali, covering a significant stretch of the Prayagraj Highway. The project will widen and improve the existing road, enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in the sacred city. While addressing the media, Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said, 'The main projects or big projects are being continuously implemented in Ayodhya. And in the same sequence, we have sent a new project from here which we are naming Bharat Path. It will start from Bharat Kund which comes on our Prayagraj Highway and from there, it will go to Ranopali. He added, 'We have sent a project worth about 900 crore. Although this project is just at the starting stage, we are sure that it will be sanctioned and work on it will also start soon. In this road, basically we will widen the existing road.' The Bharat Path is expected to ease connectivity between religious and cultural sites and give a new identity to the region with modern infrastructure blended with heritage aesthetics. This project aims to provide smoother access for pilgrims and tourists by linking important sites associated with Lord Ram's younger brother, Bharat. Officials believed that this initiative would add another chapter to Ayodhya's transformation as a global religious tourism hub, bringing more development, facilities, and employment to the region. The proposal had been sent to higher authorities for approval, and work was expected to start soon after the sanction was received. Devotees gathered in large numbers to take a dip in the holy waters, which many described as a 'mini water park.' Sanjay Tripathi, Executive Engineer of Saryu Project, spoke about the special arrangements made for public safety and hygiene. 'Our Ram Ki Paidi has been built for the enjoyment of the devotees for their bath. It is cleaned every day, it is cleaned every morning and evening so that no devotee faces any problem,' he said. He added, 'It has so many benefits that people do not go to the river, they bathe in Shri Ram's Paidi, they remain safe. Otherwise, last year when the channel of Ram was not built, many incidents used to come to light, now they have become negligible.' Tripathi further stated, 'Ram's Paidi now has to be maintained, the entire channel has to be maintained, cleaning and regular maintenance is done every day. Such a good fall has been made in summer, devotees come and take bath, they cool off and it also becomes a picnic spot. As long as devotees stay, Ram's Paidi remains operational.' Devotees visiting from outside Ayodhya praised the arrangements. 'We have come to Ayodhya city, the whole family has come and nowadays Nautapa is going on. Everyone is enjoying the mini water park here,' one devotee said. The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is constructed in traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet, its width is 250 feet, and its height is 161 feet. 392 pillars and 44 doors support it. The temple's pillars and walls showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. In the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor, the childhood depiction of Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ramlalla) has been placed. (ANI)
