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उत्तराखंड: वाणिज्यिक एलपीजी सिलेंडर का कोटा दोगुना, सरकार ने वितरण को लेकर नई एसओपी जारी की – उत्तराखंड सरकार ने कोटा दोगुना होने के बाद वाणिज्यिक एलपीजी सिलेंडर वितरण के लिए नई एसओपी जारी की

राज्य में कमर्शियल एलपीजी सिलेंडर की कमी से आ रही दिक्कतों को देखते हुए इसका कोटा दोगुना कर दिया गया है. सरकार ने सिलेंडर वितरण को लेकर नई एसओपी जारी की है. 2650 सिलेंडर की जगह अब हर दिन 5300 कमर्शियल एलपीजी सिलेंडर बांटे जाएंगे.

नए एसओपी के मुताबिक, होम स्टे और स्वयं सहायता समूह प्रतिष्ठानों को अब 130 के बजाय 260 सिलेंडर प्रतिदिन दिए जाएंगे। जबकि, पेइंग गेस्ट सुविधा वाले छात्र आवासों को 300 सिलेंडर, औद्योगिक कैंटीन को 300, डेयरी और खाद्य प्रोसेसर को 260, सरकारी और सरकार नियंत्रित गेस्ट हाउस को 300, रेस्तरां और ढाबों को 2000, होटल और रिसॉर्ट्स को 1500 और 380 सिलेंडर दिए जाएंगे। हर दिन फार्मास्यूटिकल्स को दिया जाएगा।

विभाग के अधिकारियों के मुताबिक पहले निर्धारित 20 फीसदी कोटा को बढ़ाकर 40 फीसदी कर दिया गया है. राज्य में प्रतिदिन 5300 वाणिज्यिक सिलेंडरों का यह आवंटन राज्य की तीन आपूर्तिकर्ता तेल एवं गैस कंपनियों IOCL, BPCL और HPCL की मौजूदा बाजार हिस्सेदारी के अनुसार किया जाएगा। आदेश में कहा गया है कि तीन कंपनियां आपूर्ति करेंगी और इस संबंध में संबंधित जिलाधिकारियों को सूचित करेंगी।

देहरादून: सीएम ने रेस्टोरेंट पहुंचकर लिया गैस आपूर्ति का जायजा, कहा- एकजुटता से करना होगा चुनौती का मुकाबला

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नोएडा के स्कूलों को बम से उड़ाने की धमकी, ईमेल से फैली दहशत, प्रशासन हाई अलर्ट पर

नोएडा में एक बार फिर स्कूलों को बम से उड़ाने की धमकी से दहशत का माहौल है. निजी स्कूलों को भेजे गए धमकी भरे ईमेल के बाद बच्चों, अभिभावकों और स्कूल प्रशासन में डर का माहौल बन गया है. सेक्टर-62 स्थित फादर एंगल स्कूल को भी धमकी मिली, जिसके बाद आनन-फानन में स्कूल बंद कर दिए गए। सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस और प्रशासन मौके पर पहुंच गया और पूरे इलाके में सुरक्षा बढ़ा दी गई. फिलहाल पुलिस मामले की गंभीरता से जांच कर रही है और हर एंगल से जांच चल रही है.

ईमेल से मिली धमकी, स्कूलों में हड़कंप
जानकारी के मुताबिक, नोएडा के कई निजी स्कूलों को ईमेल के जरिए बम से उड़ाने की धमकी दी गई है. जैसे ही स्कूल प्रशासन को इसकी सूचना मिली तो तुरंत सतर्कता बरती गई. इसी तरह का एक ईमेल सेक्टर-62 स्थित फादर एंगल स्कूल में भी आया, जिसके बाद वहां अफरा-तफरी मच गई।

छुट्टियों के बाद अभिभावक स्कूलों के बाहर एकत्र हुए
धमकी मिलने के तुरंत बाद स्कूल बंद कर दिए गए। अभिभावकों को बच्चों को सुरक्षित घर भेजने की जानकारी दी गई। कुछ ही देर में बड़ी संख्या में परिजन स्कूल के बाहर पहुंच गए। बच्चों को लेने के लिए अफरा-तफरी का माहौल हो गया।

पुलिस और प्रशासन ने मोर्चा संभाला
सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस और प्रशासनिक अधिकारी मौके पर पहुंच गए। स्कूल परिसर को खाली करा लिया गया और सुरक्षा के कड़े इंतजाम किये गये. सेक्टर-58 थाना क्षेत्र में अतिरिक्त पुलिस बल तैनात किया गया और पूरे इलाके में हाई अलर्ट घोषित कर दिया गया.

तलाशी अभियान जारी, कुछ भी संदिग्ध नहीं मिला
पुलिस ने स्कूल परिसर में सघन तलाशी अभियान चलाया. बम निरोधक दस्ता और डॉग स्क्वायड की मदद से पूरे इलाके की जांच की गई. अभी तक जांच में कोई संदिग्ध वस्तु नहीं मिली है, लेकिन एहतियात के तौर पर निगरानी जारी है।

पुलिस हर एंगल से जांच में जुटी
पुलिस इस मामले को काफी गंभीरता से ले रही है. ईमेल भेजने वाले की पहचान के लिए साइबर टीम को भी लगाया गया है. अधिकारी हर संभावित एंगल से जांच कर रहे हैं ताकि सच्चाई सामने आ सके और दोषियों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जा सके.

(रिपोर्ट: संदीप शुक्ला, लखनऊ)

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Deploying ICE agents: ‘If you are traveling, avoid traveling…’: Immigration attorneys should be concerned that ICE agents are deployed at airports.

'If you are traveling, avoid traveling...': Immigration lawyers on who should be worried as ICE agents are deployed to airports

The deployment of ICE agents to airports across the country to assist the understaffed TSA has hit a panic button for many as they fear airports will become the arena for violent action by ICE. TSA asked to help at airports to reduce long lines as DHS funding freezes Immigration officers should not be performing their routine immigration enforcement work, but immigration experts are advising people to stay safe. Indian-origin immigration lawyer Saimitra Reddy released a video on ICE’s deployment at airports and said her intention was not to create fear but to educate people as ICE has wide discretion and can question anyone about their residence proof.

Avoid traveling if

Reddy said those who are in the gray area and their legality is not clearly defined should avoid traveling now

  • If your application is pending with USCIS
  • If you have any kind of criminal or arrest history
  • If your visa has been canceled or expired
  • If you are under any temporary status such as TPS, parole, DACA
  • If you are on a 60 day grace period on an H-1B visa

If you are on a valid visa

  • Keep proof of that visa, whether it’s your visa-stamped passport or official approval notice.
  • Carry your physical EAD card

ICE has a lot of power and they can ask anyone, including legal permanent residents and US citizens, questions about their legal status and ask for documents to prove their legal status, Reddy said, adding that if someone refuses to comply with their demands and requests, they can isolate and detain those individuals for further screening or questioning.

List of airports where ICE agents have been deployed

  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
  • Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in Puerto Rico
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

American citizens have the right to remain silent

Legal experts said U.S. citizens have the right to remain silent when questioned by law enforcement, including ICE agents, beyond basic identification in some contexts. Lawful permanent residents and visa holders also have important rights at airports, he said, although their situation is more complex. Noncitizens, especially those without legal status, may face extensive questioning from ICE. However, they still have key rights: the right to remain silent, the right to refuse consent to a search of personal belongings in certain circumstances, and the right to request a lawyer if detained.

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Karnataka University Fund: Karnataka halved university development funds in two years. bengaluru news

Karnataka halves university development funds in two years

Bengaluru: The development funds released by the state government for universities have been halved in just two years.According to the Higher Education Department, Rs 41 crore was released as grants for the development of universities in 2023-24. However, it was reduced to Rs 30 crore in 2024-25, further falling to Rs 20 crore in 2025-26.There are 32 public universities in Karnataka. The Higher Education Department said that universities are autonomous institutions and they need to raise resources internally.During the ongoing legislature session, Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar said: “The money collected from internal resources should be used as development funds. At present, more than 50% of the internal resources are spent on guest lecturers, outsourced staff and temporary teaching and non-teaching posts. This is beyond the sanctioned limit. Instead, the university should spend more on development. The university has to bear the expenses from internal resources.While staff salaries are covered by the government, universities need funds to pay guest faculty and outsourced staff. The Minister informed that currently, a request is being made to fund the salaries of outsourced employees also.Many universities said that they were not receiving any development funds in the last few years. “Most universities, including ours, depend on affiliation fees from colleges, examination and tuition fees and research funds from various sources,” said a university vice-chancellor.It may be recalled that when some universities were unable to fund pension distribution, the government had to release some funds recently to meet the shortfall.

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Civils ’25: OBC beats EWS despite delay in interview. india news

Civils '25: OBC beats EWS despite delay in interview

New Delhi: Maintaining the previous pattern in the Civil Services Examination (CSE), Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates, despite lagging behind in the interview round, overtook Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates in the final merit list of 2025.The final 2025 cut-off (Mains + Interview) for EWS is 926 while for OBC is 931. The cut-off in the main exam alone was 706 for EWS and 717 for OBC. The cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying scores for a social group availing the quota, and they vary across SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories. The final scores reversed the trend where EWS had been ahead of OBC quota beneficiaries due to higher scores in the interview round. Not only should OBCs outperform EWS this year, but doing so despite consistently underperforming at the interview stage signals an interesting development.‘Higher written marks of OBC result in better cut-off than EWS’“Despite some reduction in the marks of OBCs in the interview, their marks in the written examination were so high that it resulted in a better final cut-off compared to the Economically Weaker Section,” said lawyer Shashank Ratnu, an expert in issues related to OBCs and reservation.The EWS quota was created in 2019 to provide 10% reservation to economically weaker persons among ‘general’ communities, while the mandal quota for backward classes has been in place since 1995.The economically weaker sections lagged behind the backward classes in the main examinations in 2023 and 2024. But the competitive dynamics between the two reserved categories proved complex, with the forwards winning the final examination due to higher marks in the interview.In CSE-2024, the cut-off for EWS in the main examination was 696 marks, while that for OBC was 702. But in the final result after the interview, the cut-off merit of EWS was 917 marks, while that of OBC was 910.A year before that, in the main exam, OBC had achieved a cut-off of 712 compared to 706 for EWS. But in the final, OBC with a cut-off of 919 lagged behind EWS, whose minimum marks were 923.Shashank Ratnu said, “The high interview marks for EWS in such a short time since the implementation of reservation raises question marks on the necessity, percentage and stringency of the criteria for this category.”Interestingly, a difference has been seen in the merit list for OBC and EWS in CSE. In view of the new EWS quota introduced in 2019, OBCs dominated the Mains and Finals in both 2019 and 2020.While it was surprising that EWS, a group with less social disability, lagged behind OBCs, it was seen as one of the teething troubles of the new quota regime, with the wider eligible group unaware of its processes and norms. Later, EWS bridged the gap with OBCs and scored higher marks in the examinations.

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Mo Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season, ending 9-year tenure at Anfield

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the current season. The club confirmed the news on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on one of the most spectacular games in the club’s history.

The 33-year-old Egyptian forward announced the news himself via a video message posted on his social media account. He said he wanted supporters to hear it directly from him.

advice speaks

Salah said, “Unfortunately that day has come. This is the first part of my departure.” “I will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.”

Liverpool supported the announcement with an official statement. The club said Salah had opted to go public as soon as possible “out of respect and gratitude” towards the supporters.

a great nine years

Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 for around $50 million. Very few people would have guessed how much of an impact he would have in the future. He became one of the greatest players in the club’s history, scoring 255 goals in 435 matches. This number puts him third in Liverpool’s all-time scoring list, behind Roger Hunt (285) and Ian Rush (346).

During his nine years at Anfield, he helped the club win eight major trophies. These include two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

Individually, Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot four times, in 2017–18, 2018–19, 2021–22 and 2024–25. This matches the record set by Arsenal great Thierry Henry. His first season at the club, in which he scored 44 goals in all competitions, remains one of the finest individual campaigns in Premier League history.

In his farewell message, Salah expressed what the club means to him.

“I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people would become a part of my life,” he said. “Liverpool is not just a football club, it is a passion, it is a history, it is a feeling.”

He added, “We celebrated victories, we won the most important trophies and we fought together through the most difficult times of our lives.”

No details regarding his next destination have been announced. At the age of 33, Salah is one of the most recognizable names in world football. His departure marks the end of an era at one of the biggest clubs in the game.

Liverpool have not confirmed any replacement plans ahead of next season.

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Amar Panikkar

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March 25, 2026 01:42 IST

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Bktc: नए सीईओ की नियुक्ति के लिए प्रक्रिया शुरू, इस बार हो सकती है पीसीएस अधिकारी की तैनाती – Bktc: नये सीईओ की नियुक्ति के लिए शुरू हुई प्रक्रिया, इस बार हो सकती है पीसीएस अधिकारी की तैनाती

अगले महीने से शुरू होने वाली चारधाम यात्रा के लिए बद्री-केदार मंदिर समिति में नए मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी (सीईओ) की नियुक्ति के लिए कवायद शुरू हो रही है। इस बार सरकार पीसीएस अफसरों को तैनाती दे सकती है।

बीकेटीसी के सीईओ विजय थपलियाल की प्रतिनियुक्ति समाप्त होने के बाद यह पद खाली है। 19 अप्रैल से चारधाम यात्रा शुरू हो रही है. केदारनाथ के कपाट 22 अप्रैल और बद्रीनाथ धाम के कपाट 23 अप्रैल को खुलेंगे.

चारधाम यात्रा की तैयारियों को देखते हुए राज्य सरकार जल्द ही बीकेटीसी में सीईओ की नियुक्ति करने की तैयारी कर रही है। कई पीसीएस अधिकारी भी सीईओ पद पर सेवाएं देने के लिए सिफारिशें कर रहे हैं।

चारधाम यात्रा: गैर-हिंदुओं के प्रवेश और पंचगव्य पर यमुनोत्री समिति ने दी सफाई, हर श्रद्धालु का होगा स्वागत

सूत्रों के मुताबिक, देश के प्रसिद्ध मंदिरों महाकाल मंदिर, वैष्णो देवी, तिरूपति बालाजी, सिद्धि विनायक समेत अन्य बड़े मंदिरों में प्रशासनिक पदों पर आईएएस अधिकारियों की तैनाती की जाती है. इसी तर्ज पर सरकार इस बार पीसीएस अफसरों की तैनाती की तैयारी कर रही है।

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‘Rain of blood’ during conflicts: The science behind red rain in war zones

'Rain of blood' during conflicts: The science behind red rain in war zones

Incidents of “bloody rain” during wartime usually give rise to fear and many unfounded stories and speculations. This phenomenon is especially common in times of war and in war-torn areas, especially when the sky turns red and it appears to rain blood. However, the real explanation for this phenomenon is quite simple and not so scary. This phenomenon of red or “bloody” rain has occurred for many years and has been recorded throughout history and around the world. The real explanation of the incident is quite natural and not so scary after all.

What is red rain: Know the science behind it

Blood rain refers to rain that appears red or reddish-brown. According to the UK Meteorological Office, “bloody rain” occurs when “reddish dust or particles become mixed with rain.” The color of rain can range from light orange to dark red, depending on the amount of particles. Rain is actually made up not of blood but of water and small solid particles.

Blood rain explained: How dust and iron particles turn rain red

According to research published in the International Journal of Astrobiology, the main reason for the occurrence of blood rain is dust in the atmosphere. Strong winds, storms or explosions can blow dust high into the atmosphere.

  • Dust particles act like nuclei for the formation of water droplets
  • When rain falls from the sky, particles also fall with it.
  • If the dust is iron-rich, it will color the rain red.

Scientists have found that iron oxide, the same compound that makes rust red, is the primary cause of the red color in rain. Sometimes, the red color may be the result of algae spores.

Why are there often reports of rain of blood in war zones?

Environmental factors during times of conflict may also contribute to the prominence of this phenomenon. Explosions, movement of heavy vehicles and damage to land can result in the formation of large amounts of dust in the atmosphere.

  • The amount of particles in the atmosphere may increase as a result of bomb explosions
  • Dry and damaged soil can result in the formation of particles
  • Smoke and ash may mix with clouds

Precipitation can result in particles being washed out of the atmosphere, causing the phenomenon of red rain, which may appear to be directly related to conflict events, while the science involved is the same as what happens during natural events.

Historical and Modern Observations of Blood Rain

The phenomenon of blood rain has been documented for thousands of years. This was considered a bad omen. The phenomenon of blood rain has been clearly recorded in history. However, science has now revealed the reason behind the rain of blood.According to the BBC, dust from deserts like the Sahara can travel thousands of miles and join rain clouds, resulting in bloody rain. In some instances, such as in Morocco, microorganisms were the cause.

Is blood rain dangerous: know the truth!

In most cases, blood rain is considered harmless. It may leave stains on objects or vehicles, but it is not a serious health hazard in any way. According to the scientific explanation, it is “a natural process between the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere.”According to scientific explanations, blood rain is merely “a natural atmospheric process involving the condensing of dust into water droplets.” Although rain of blood may seem ominous, especially in war-torn countries, its explanation is based on simple science. This is in no way a harbinger of danger or something supernatural, but rather a unique display of the power of nature, especially with regard to dust, wind and rain. It may seem more ominous in war-torn countries, but its interpretation is still the same, a reminder that sometimes, even in the most volatile circumstances, there is a reasonable explanation for things in nature.

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Gir Somnath Spaceport: Gujarat government planning India’s third spaceport near Gir Somnath India News

Gujarat government planning India's third spaceport near Gir Somnath

New Delhi: After Sriharikota The spaceport and the upcoming launch port at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India’s third satellite launch center are likely to come up in Gujarat.Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia recently announced in the state assembly that a proposed launch site has been identified near Gir Somnath district along the Arabian Sea coast.Speaking on budgetary demands for his department, Modhwadia said the site was identified after consultation with space regulator and promoter Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACE). “As per our request, IN-SPACe has found a suitable location which can be developed as a launchpad to put satellites into orbit just like Sriharikota. That location is between the Union Territory of Diu and Kodinar. We are now moving in that direction,” the minister said.Speaking to TOI, a senior space official said, “A state government or even a private entity can build a satellite launch center in India. The process has become streamlined, especially after reforms in the space sector. But conducting satellite launch operations from that site will require prior authorization from IN-SPACe, which acts as a single-window nodal agency under the Department of Space.”According to the Norms, Guidelines and Procedures (NGP) for implementation of the Indian Space Policy-2023, “Any space activity, which will, inter alia, include the launch, operation, guidance and/or re-entry of any space object, as mentioned in Section 5 of the Indian Space Policy-2023, will require authorization from IN-SPACe”.Since the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) handles airspace regulation, it issues Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) to warn aircraft before any satellite or rocket launch. Therefore, before any rocket launch, the role of DGCA is also important.As part of its initiative to promote the space sector, the Gujarat government is also setting up a 100-acre Gujarat Space Park near Sanand to attract companies working in space technology and satellite manufacturing. Minister Modhwadia said that the facility is expected to house space technology based industrial units, which will help in creating a comprehensive ecosystem for the region.“I am happy to say that Aegista Aerospace has started the manufacturing of small satellites at a cost of Rs 500 crore and the process of allotting land for them has started,” the minister said in the Assembly. According to him, this facility will become India’s first private sector satellite manufacturing plant capable of handling end-to-end operations. These initiatives aim to establish Gujarat as a major hub in India’s rapidly growing space sector.India’s primary spaceport at Sriharikota, officially known as the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) SHAR, became operational with the launch of an RH-125 sounding rocket on October 9, 1971. The spaceport has so far launched 434 foreign satellites, 134 spacecraft missions and 18 satellites launched by private players or students.India’s second spaceport is under construction at Kulasekarapattinam in TN, Rs 985.9 crore has been allocated for the project, and it is targeted to be commissioned this financial year.

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कृष्ण जन्मस्थान से अयोध्या पहुंची डेढ़ क्विंटल पंजीरी, राम जन्मोत्सव पर रामलला को लगेगा भोग

भगवान श्रीराम के जन्मोत्सव को लेकर रामनगरी अयोध्या में भक्ति और आस्था का माहौल चरम पर है. इस बीच एक विशेष धार्मिक पहल के तहत कृष्ण जन्मस्थान से सवा क्विंटल पंजीरी प्रसाद अयोध्या पहुंच गया है. यह प्रसाद भगवान श्री राम को उनके जन्मोत्सव के अवसर पर भोग के रूप में अर्पित किया जाएगा. इस पवित्र कार्य के लिए कृष्ण जन्मभूमि ट्रस्ट के पदाधिकारी विजय बहादुर सिंह स्वयं अयोध्या पहुंचे। इस आयोजन से भक्तों में उत्साह और भक्ति और बढ़ गयी है.

कृष्ण जन्मस्थान से लाया गया विशेष प्रसाद
जानकारी के मुताबिक, भगवान श्री राम के लिए कृष्ण जन्मस्थान से सवा क्विंटल पंजीरी का प्रसाद भेजा गया है. ट्रस्ट के पदाधिकारी विजय बहादुर सिंह इस प्रसाद को लेकर अयोध्या पहुंचे. यह प्रसाद राम जन्मोत्सव के अवसर पर विशेष रूप से तैयार किया गया है, जिसे भगवान रामलला को अर्पित किया जाएगा.

रामलला को भोग लगाया जाएगा
विजय बहादुर सिंह ने कहा कि यह उनके लिए सौभाग्य की बात है कि उन्हें भगवान श्री राम के जन्मोत्सव पर प्रसाद चढ़ाने का मौका मिला है. वह पूरी श्रद्धा और भक्ति के साथ रामनगरी पहुंचे और सबसे पहले दर्शन-पूजन किया और उसके बाद भोग के लिए प्रसाद तैयार किया गया. यह प्रसाद रामलला के चरणों में समर्पित किया जाएगा.

अयोध्या में धार्मिक उत्साह बढ़ा
इस विशेष प्रसाद के अयोध्या पहुंचने से पूरे शहर में धार्मिक उत्साह का माहौल है. भक्त इसे भगवान श्री राम के प्रति गहरी आस्था और प्रेम का प्रतीक मानते हैं। रामनवमी के शुभ अवसर पर इस तरह के आयोजन भक्तों के बीच विशेष महत्व रखते हैं और लोगों के बीच भक्ति भावना को और मजबूत करते हैं।

भक्ति और परंपरा का अनोखा संगम
यह पहल न केवल धार्मिक आस्था को दर्शाती है बल्कि देश के विभिन्न तीर्थ स्थलों के बीच संबंध का भी प्रतीक है। कृष्ण की जन्मस्थली से लेकर रामनगरी तक प्रसाद का पहुंचना भारतीय संस्कृति और परंपरा की एकता को दर्शाता है। राम जन्मोत्सव के मौके पर यह आयोजन भक्तों के लिए खास आकर्षण रहता है.

(रिपोर्ट:अनूप कुमार अयोध्या)

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