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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi offers prayers at Kedarnath Dham
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) [India], June 8 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday visited Kedarnath Dham and offered prayers at the sacred temple, seeking the blessings of Mahadev, revered as the God of Gods. His visit adds to a series of recent high-profile pilgrimages to the holy shrine. On Friday, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi also visited Kedarnath Temple with his family. Sharing his experience on the social media platform X, he wrote, 'Today, I left from Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun with my family to visit Kedarnath Dham, one of the four Dhams, to have darshan of Mahadev, the God of Gods.' Earlier, on June 2, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by her family, offered prayers at Kedarnath Dham as well. Speaking to ANI, CM Gupta expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to visit the holy site and prayed for strength to continue working for the progress of the national capital. 'After offering prayers at Kedarnath Dham, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, 'I feel fortunate to get the opportunity to offer prayers at Kedarnath Dham along with my family. I wish Baba gives us enough strength to achieve the target of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Delhi. I hope Baba Kedar gives me the strength to work for the development of Delhi,' the Delhi Chief Minister said. For the year 2025, the doors of Kedarnath Dham were opened to devotees on May 2. As of June 1, over 7 lakh pilgrims have visited the temple, with an average of 24,000 devotees reaching Kedarpuri daily for Baba's darshan. Kedarnath Dham Yatra is considered one of the most challenging religious pilgrimages in India. Pilgrims undertake a strenuous 20-kilometre trek through mountainous terrain to reach the temple, which is home to the 11th Jyotirlinga, situated in the lap of the Himalayas. Horses and mules play a crucial role in this pilgrimage, especially for elderly and differently-abled devotees. These animals are also essential for transporting food and supplies along the Yatra route and to Kedarpuri. So far, more than seven lakh devotees have reached Shri Kedarnath Dham. Every pilgrim has to pay 50 rupees for going and 50 rupees for returning to Sonprayag. Till June 1, seven lakh devotees have reached Dham, which means taxi operators have earned about seven crore rupees through the shuttle service. This year, taking a new initiative, 25 vehicles have been reserved for women and the elderly. An average of 10 passengers can travel in each vehicle. Stickers have also been put on these vehicles. In the first phase, only 25 vehicles have been taken for this. If the experiment is successful and the need for more vehicles is felt, then the number of vehicles can be increased. (ANI)
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi offers prayers at Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) [India], June 2 (ANI): Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday visited and offered prayers at Kedarnath Temple to have darshan of Mahadev, the God of Gods. In a post on X, he said, 'Today, I left from Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun with my family to visit Kedarnath Dham, one of the four Dhams, to have darshan of Mahadev, the God of Gods.' Earlier on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with her family, offered prayers at Kedarnath Dham and said her wish for Baba Kedar's blessings was to provide her the strength to work towards the development of the national capital. Speaking to ANI, CM Gupta called herself fortunate to seek blessings at Kedarnath Dham with her family. 'After offering prayers at Kedarnath Dham, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, 'I feel fortunate to get the opportunity to offer prayers at Kedarnath Dham along with my family. I wish Baba gives us enough strength to achieve the target of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Delhi. I hope Baba Kedar gives me the strength to work for the development of Delhi,' the Delhi Chief Minister said. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was visiting Uttarakhand with her family following the 100-day completion of the BJP government in Delhi. On Sunday, CM Gupta took a holy dip in the Ganga in Haridwar and vowed to clean the Yamuna River so that people could also do so. She also met Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj at Harihar Ashram in Haridwar. Expressing, CM Gupta stated, 'It is a feeling of immense joy. Yesterday, the government completed 100 days of rule in Delhi. Yesterday we did Aarti in the Yamuna river and today, after taking a dip in the Ganga, I really feel that the pace of development in Delhi will now pick up more speed. Today, after taking the blessings of Gurujan, I am feeling more powerful within myself. I have a sense of responsibility. Delhi, which has been suffering for many years, now that the government has come, it is our responsibility to ensure Delhi progresses. I ask for the strength that whatever the aspirations of the people are, I am able to fulfil them.' 'I prayed to God that the way lakhs of devotees come to Haridwar to worship River Ganga, in the same way, River Yamuna can be cleaned so that people can take a holy dip there,' the Delhi CM added. CM Rekha Gupta, accompanied by her family, also visited the Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar on Sunday and took a holy dip in the Ganga river. After taking a holy dip in the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said, 'Taking blessings from Maa Ganga, we will work to make Maa Yamuna clean and beautiful. We will work to speed up the development of Delhi. Taking the blessings of Maa, I feel very satisfied that as the Chief Minister of Delhi, I will be able to do better work for Delhi.' On Saturday, CM Gupta performed Yamuna Aarti at Vasudev Ghat to mark the completion of 100 days of the BJP government. (ANI)
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Rekha throws open waiting hall at AIIMS for attendants
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a waiting hall for the attendants of patients at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Gupta said govt and society needed to work together for a developed country and a developed Delhi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "I always say that govt and society need to come on one platform and work together, and only then will the goal of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Delhi be realised," CM said. Built for Rs 6 crore by Dhanuka Agritech Ltd as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, the waiting hall will serve thousands of people. Spanning 68,800 square feet, the waiting area is fully air-conditioned, equipped with clean sanitation facilities, mobile charging stations and seating space for 1,500. Gupta also appreciated AIIMS, saying it was a ray of hope for millions of people in the country who come to the premier institute for the best treatment and life-saving medical interventions. She mentioned that AIIMS served more than six lakh patients annually through its out-patient department. She further said that in terms of medical treatment, ICU facilities, admission system and the dedication of doctors, AIIMS ranked among the country's top institutions. Gupta also planted a sapling on the AIIMS campus marking World Environment Day. She described this initiative as a vital part of Delhi govt's Harit campaign. While stressing that Delhi govt would plant 70 lakh saplings this year, Gupta urged the citizens to join the initiative in their areas and turn it into a people's movement.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi govt aims to ensure every citizen has access to quality, affordable and timely healthcare: CM Gupta
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government's goal is to ensure that every citizen in the capital has access to quality, affordable and timely healthcare. An official statement said that the government led by Gupta is rapidly advancing the construction of new hospitals as well as the modernisation of existing ones. The chief minister said a 'Swasth Delhi' is the foundation of the 'Viksit Delhi', adding the aim is to ensure that "Delhi's government hospitals deliver services even better than private ones". Sharing figures, Gupta said that 3,30,369 beneficiaries have been registered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). She added that 1,54,116 senior citizens have registered under the ' Vay Vandana Yojana ' and instructions have been issued to accelerate the registration process for the remaining eligible individuals. Explaining the features of both schemes, the chief minister said all eligible beneficiaries can avail of treatment up to Rs 10 lakh at empanelled hospitals under the PM-JAY and Vay Vandana Yojana. Till date, 83 hospitals in Delhi (59 private hospitals and 24 government hospitals) are registered under these schemes. If a patient needs to travel outside Delhi for specific treatment, they can receive care at any empanelled hospital registered under these schemes across the country. Gupta emphasised that the registration process has been made fully online, allowing eligible citizens to register easily via a dedicated portal. She said that 729 citizens in Delhi have already availed the benefits of these schemes. Speaking on the Arogya Mandirs being developed in the capital, the chief minister said the Delhi government is establishing 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Approximately 15 health centres are being constructed in each of Delhi's 70 assembly constituencies, where citizens will receive free basic healthcare services, said Gupta. The construction of these centres is progressing rapidly, with infrastructure development, installation of medical equipment and recruitment of staff being prioritized, she added. Lambasting the previous regime, the chief minister said the earlier government wasted valuable time by not implementing these important health schemes. PTI
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Rekha Gupta slams AAP, bats for Viksit Delhi
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the 10th Governing Council Meeting of the NITI Aayog on Saturday, where she presented a roadmap for 'Viksit Delhi' aligned with 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. Ahead of the meeting, Gupta took to 'X', stating that for years, Delhi's interests were overlooked due to what she termed the 'irresponsible behaviour' of the previous AAP-led administration. She asserted that with the arrival of a 'double-engine government,' Delhi is now firmly on the path to development. 'The issues of Delhi's interest were not raised in the Niti Aayog meet due to the behaviour of previous irresponsible governments. But now a double-engine government is on track,' she said, signalling a shift in Delhi's participation in national policymaking. Following the meeting, Gupta said, 'All the CMs praised Operation Sindoor and our Armed Forces. They congratulated the Prime Minister. It was heartening to see the unity across India. I regret that due to those who skipped such crucial meetings earlier, Delhi was left behind.'
