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India.com
7 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Will Yogi Forces bulldozer roar on 6 mosques?
videoDetails Will 'Yogi Force's bulldozer roar on 6 mosques? Yashwant Bhaskar | Updated: Aug 03, 2025, 11:32 AM IST The countdown has begun for the narrow Muslim-dominated Dalmandi lane leading to Baba Vishwanath to become history… Half a dozen mosques of Dalmandi will come under the purview of Yogi Force's bulldozer. We are waiting for the monsoon to end and the Muslim-dominated Dalmandi will become a thing of the past… The purpose behind the road widening in Dalmandi is to create an alternative route to reach Baba Vishwanath's court
Hans India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 2,200 cr in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a wide range of development projects worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. In a significant push towards development in his parliamentary constituency, PM Modi also released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Under this instalment, Rs 21,000 crore will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of over 9.7 crore farmers across the country. He also distributed more than 7,400 assistive aids to 'divyangjan' and elderly beneficiaries. Starting his address with 'Om Namah Parvati Pataye Har Har Mahadev', PM Modi said, "Today, I have come to Kashi for the first time since 'Operation Sindoor'. On April 22, when the Pahalgam terror attack happened, 26 innocent people were killed brutally. The grief of those children and women deeply pained me." "At that time, I was praying to Baba Vishwanath that he give strength to the people to go through this pain and grief. I promised my daughters that I would take revenge for their 'Sindoor', and today, I fulfilled it all due to the blessings of Mahadev. I dedicate the success of 'Operation Sindoor' at the feet of Mahadev," he added. Addressing the massive gathering, the Prime Minister said, "Watching the divine scenes of Shiva devotees carrying Ganga water across Kashi during the auspicious month of Sawan is truly special... I also wanted to offer my prayers at Baba Vishwanath and Markandeya Mahadev during Sawan; however, people would have faced problems if I had gone there, and that is why I bow down to Bholenath and Maa Ganga from here only." PM Modi also recalled his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, where he visited a historic 1,000-year-old temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, calling it "central to the country's Shaiva traditions." "This temple was built by King Rajendra Chola, who brought Ganga water from North India to join the north and south. A 1,000 years back, through his Shaiva Bhakti, Rajendra Chola started the tradition of 'Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat'. Today, with steps like Kashi-Tamil Sangaman, we are taking forward the idea," he added. "Such occasions give immense inspiration. Every instance of the country's unity gives new spirit to the country, which is why 'Operation Sindoor' was possible. The unity of 140 crore countrymen became the strength of 'Operation Sindoor'", he added. "Today, farmers are being celebrated here. Rs 21,000 crore have been directly transferred to the bank accounts of over 9.7 crore farmers across the country. When the amount is transferred from Kashi, it is in itself a 'prasad'", the Prime Minister said, congratulating the farmers of the country. As part of the efforts to strengthen connectivity, the Prime Minister inaugurated the widening and strengthening of key roads, including the Varanasi–Bhadohi road and the Chhitauni–Shool Tankeshwar road. He also inaugurated a railway overbridge at Hardattpur, which is expected to alleviate congestion on the heavily-used Mohan Sarai–Adalpura route. In addition, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for several new infrastructure projects, including road upgrades in Dalmandi, Lahartara–Kotwa, Gangapur, and Babatpur. Focussing on improving the city's power infrastructure, the Prime Minister also launched electricity projects worth over Rs 880 crore. These include the Smart Distribution Project and the undergrounding of overhead electrical cables, which aim to modernise and secure the city's power supply system. To promote tourism and protect the city's rich cultural heritage, PM Modi inaugurated the redevelopment of eight riverfront Kuccha Ghats, the beautification of the pond and ghat at Rangildas Kutiya in Shivpur, and the restoration of the historic Durgakund. Foundation stones were also laid for the restoration of Kardameshwar Mahadev Temple, development of Karkhiyaon, the birthplace of notable freedom fighters, and redevelopment of Munshi Premchand's ancestral home in Lamahi into a museum.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
UP govt makes special preparations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham for first Monday of Shravan
Varanasi , The Uttar Pradesh government has made special arrangements, including grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, for the first Monday of Shravan here, a statement said on Sunday. UP govt makes special preparations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham for first Monday of Shravan On this day, the processional idol of Baba Vishwanath will be adorned in a special form. Throughout the month of Shravan, the deity will be decorated in different forms every Monday, with special adornments planned for all four Mondays and the full moon day, it said. Every Monday, devotees will have the unique experience of witnessing Baba Vishwanath in various divine forms. To ensure easy access to the temple for jalabhishek , the state government has strengthened arrangements and enhanced security measures, the statement said. On the first Monday of Shravan, devotees and kanwariyas will be welcomed on a red carpet with floral showers. Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, Vishwabhushan Mishra, said that the processional idol of Lord Shiva will be specially decorated on the first Monday of Shravan. "Devotees will get the chance to see Baba Vishwanath in the form of Neelkanth," he said. "To manage crowds inside the temple complex, zig-zag barricades have been set up. To protect visitors from rain, heat, and sun, German hangars and extra sheds have been arranged. Glucose water, ORS solutions, and drinking water will be distributed at regular intervals. There will also be a counter distributing jaggery to help devotees stay energized. A Lost and Found centre with multilingual staff will assist visitors," Mishra added. For health emergencies, five medical teams will be stationed at various spots within the Dham. Two ambulances, including one equipped with advanced life support, will be on standby. The rituals inside the sanctum sanctorum will be broadcast live on LED screens installed at the Dham and six other locations, including the railway station, Godowlia crossing, and the ghats. Darshan will also be streamed live on YouTube, enabling devotees across the globe to witness Baba Vishwanath during Shravan. Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal said one lane of the Prayagraj–Varanasi road will be reserved for kanwariyas. Ten Quick Response Teams will be on duty round the clock, he said. For security and crowd management, 200 CCTV cameras and eight drones will monitor the area. In addition, over 20 motorcycle patrol teams will be deployed, and around 1,500 police personnel will remain on duty throughout. Some officers will patrol in plain clothes to ensure safety, he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yogi govt makes special preparations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham for first Monday of Shravan
Varanasi: The holy month of Shravan will see its first Monday on July 14, and the occasion will be marked by grand festivities at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi by the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, government officials said on Sunday. On this day, the processional idol of Baba Vishwanath will be adorned in a special form. Throughout the month of Shravan, the deity will be decorated in different forms every Monday, with special adornments planned for all four Mondays and the full moon day. Every Monday, devotees will have the unique experience of seeing Baba Vishwanath in diverse divine forms. To ensure that pilgrims can easily reach the temple for 'Jalabhishek' (ritual water offering), the Yogi Adityanath government has enhanced arrangements and strengthened security measures. On the first Monday of Shravan, devotees and Kanwariyas will be welcomed on a red carpet with floral showers. Thousands of Lord Shiva devotees are expected to gather for the Jalabhishek, while also getting the opportunity to witness the specially adorned processional idol of Baba Vishwanath. Vishwabhushan Mishra, the Chief Executive Officer of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, shared that on the first Monday of Shravan, the processional idol of Lord Shiva will be specially decorated. Devotees will get the chance to see Baba Vishwanath in the form of Neelkanth, Mishra said. To manage large crowds inside the temple complex, zig-zag barricades have been set up, officials added. To protect visitors from rain, heat and sun, German hangars and extra sheds have been arranged. Glucose water, ORS solutions, and drinking water will be distributed at regular intervals for devotees, officials said. There will also be a counter for jaggery to help devotees stay energised, they added. A 'Lost and Found' centre with multilingual staff will assist visitors, they said. For health emergencies, five medical teams will be stationed at different spots within the Kashi Vishwanath Dham. There will be two ambulances, one of which will have advanced life support facilities ready for any urgent needs, officials added. The rituals inside the sanctum sanctorum will be broadcast live on LED screens installed in the Dham and at six locations, including the railway station, Godowlia crossing, and ghats. The darshan will also be available worldwide via YouTube live streaming, allowing devotees across the globe to see Baba Vishwanath during Shravan. Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal told that one lane of the Prayagraj-Varanasi road will be kept reserved for Kanwariyas. There will be 10 quick response tams on duty 24/7, he said. For security and crowd management, 200 CCTV cameras and eight dones will monitor the area, he added. Additionally, more than cycle patrol teams will keep a vigil on the roads, and around 1,500 police personnel will be deployed round the clock. Some police officers will also be on patrol in plain clothes to ensure safety.
