AIIMS Delhi Reverses Decision To Shut Till 2:30 PM On Ram Temple Consecration
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here will remain open on Monday, reversing its decision to shut OPD services till 2:30 pm on the occasion of the consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram temple. "In continuation with circular dated January 20 of this office, the outpatient department shall remain open to attend to patients with appointment in order to prevent any inconvenience to them and to facilitate patient care," the new office memorandum said. All critical clinical care services shall remain operational, it said.
New Zealand Minister Melissa Lee Extends Wishes for Ram Mandir Inauguration, Commends PM Modi’s Leadership
On Pran Pratishtha ceremony, New Zealand Minister for Ethnic Communities, Melissa Lee says "I wish the Indian diaspora around the world for the celebration of the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Congratulations to PM Modi and the people of Bharat on the inauguration of Ram Mandir after 500 years. Ram Mandir is the result of PM Modi's work and his championing of resurrecting this Mandir...He has been elected so many times as the Prime Minister. It shows his desire to take India forward and grow the economy. PM Modi is respected around the world and he does very good for the people of India..."
Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka Calls for Leave in Karnataka on Ayodhya’s Pran Pratishtha Ceremony, Questions CM Siddaramaiah’s Silence
Bengaluru, Karnataka: On Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow, Leader of Opposition of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka says, "7 crore Kannadigas are demanding leave. Even AAP has announced a leave in Delhi, so why has Siddaramaiah not announced... Everywhere in Karnataka, the police are threatening the 'karsevaks'. I will write a letter to the CM demanding leave for 7 crore Kannadigas to celebrate Rama."
Dry Day in Assam Tomorrow for Ram Temple’s ‘Pranpratishtha’ Ceremony, Assam CM Announces Restrictions on Non-Veg Services
Assam CM Himanta Biswa says, "It will be a dry day in Assam tomorrow (given Ram Templs's 'pranpratishtha' ceremony). Restaurants will also follow this direction. No restaurants will serve non-veg food up to 2 pm, while meat or fish shops cannot open before 4 pm. However, after 4 pm, they can do their business..."
Minimum Temperature In Delhi 4.8 Degree Celcius, 11 City-Bound Trains Running Late
The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 4.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, according to theIMD. It said the humidity level was recorded at 100 per cent at 8.30 am. The weather office predicted mainly clear skies and cold day conditions for the day. It had earlier said that the city might witness dense fog from January 22 to 27. According to the railways, 11 Delhi-bound trains were delayed by up to four hours due to foggy conditions. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 358, which comes in the 'very poor' category, at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
AN-32 Kargil courier service to resume operations from Jan 22
The air courier service from Kargil to Jammu will resume its operations from January 22 to facilitate the movement of people during the winter months. The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has taken an initiative to operate subsidized plane and helicopter service from Ladakh during winters when roads in the entire region remain cut off from the rest of the country. The Air Force will commence AN-32 courier service from Kargil to Jammu and back from January 22. "The first flight of Kargil courier service is scheduled on January 22 from Kargil to Jammu and from Jammu to Kargil, subject to fair weather,” a senior official said. "Passengers may book their online tickets, from the comfort of their homes, through online mode", he said.
Five boats gutted in fire at water sports academy in Bhopal
At least five row boats were gutted in a fire that erupted in the state government-run water sports academy in Bhopal on Saturday, an official said. No casualties were reported in the blaze erupted at the academy located in the Jahangirabad police station area, the official said. The fire control room was notified around noon, and the blaze was put out in 15 minutes, Bhopal Municipal Corporation fire officer Rameshwar Neel told PTI. At least five boats anchored at the site were gutted, and the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, he said. According to sources in the sports department, the cost of a row boat was around Rs 20 lakh. People in the vicinity tried to douse the flames with buckets of water, they said. When contacted, state Sports Minister Vishvas Sarang said he had received information about the blaze and would be visiting the site.
Scores of activists from ST community join BJP in J-K’s Udhampur
Scores of activists from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community joined the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Saturday. They joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Udhampur district party chief Arun Gupta and former MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia. The joining witnessed key figures from the Gujjar and Bakerwal Community, including retired officers Bashir Ahmed Sumbria, Babur Chandel and Yasser Chandel, besides others. Welcoming the new members, Gupta reiterated the BJP's dedication to the betterment of all segments of the society particularly those neglected by other political parties for decades. Addressing the newcomers, Mankotia expressed confidence in the BJP's appeal across all communities and attributed it to the party's commendable actions. He asserted the BJP is poised to dominate the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with widespread support.
Law Students Challenge Maharashtra Govt’s Holiday for Ram Mandir Ceremony, Seek Special Bench on Sunday
Four law students on Saturday filed a PIL in the Bombay High Court challenging the decision of the Maharashtra government to declare a public holiday on January 22 to mark the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The petitioners have sought the constitution of a special bench to hear their plea on Sunday.
Tata Group bagged title sponsorship of IPL for 2024-28 for “record-breaking” $300 million
Tata Group has bagged the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2024-28 for a “record-breaking” $300 million. Backed by celebrity franchise owners and featuring the best players in international cricket, IPL has become the world’s richest T20 tournament with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion. It has been a cash cow for the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) with the 10-team league’s 2023-27 media rights fetching $6.2 billion.
