SARYU RIVER

Over 43 lakh people affected in 14 districts as flood wreaks havoc in Bihar

Over 43 lakh people are affected by Bihar floods across fourteen districts. Several rivers, including the Ganga, are flowing above their danger levels. Incessant rains and Nepal catchment rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow. The state has deployed rescue teams and is operating community kitchens for affected citizens. Light to moderate rain is forecast for the next two days.

Ganga swells in Bihar: Over 27 lakh affected by floods in 13 districts, CM inspects relief camps

Bihar: Flood situation remains grim in Saran as Ganga, Saryu, Gandak rivers' levels rise

Floodwaters inundated several villages in Bihar's Saran district as rivers rose significantly. Normal life was disrupted, and boats became the primary transport in affected areas. Residential areas in Chhapra city and surrounding blocks experienced significant waterlogging. The district administration intensified relief and rescue operations, deploying officials to monitor the situation. Affected families are receiving assistance and essential supplies amidst the ongoing crisis.

Uttarakhand allocates Rs 1000 crore for Haridwar Kumbh Mela; area around 48 temples to be developed

Uttarakhand is set to boost spiritual tourism with significant budget allocations. The state government is investing in projects like the Haridwar Kumbh Mela in 2027 and the Haridwar-Rishikesh Ganga Corridor. Funds are also designated for the Nanda Devi Raj Jat pilgrimage and riverfront development. These initiatives aim to enhance religious tourism and economic activity across Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.

Uttar Pradesh: Ganga water level reaches closer to danger level, Saryu river water level also on rise

Monsoon rains have caused the Ganga River in Varanasi to approach the danger mark, submerging ghats, while the Saryu River in Ayodhya is also rising. Continuous rainfall has led to waterlogging in several Uttar Pradesh cities, prompting school closures in Lucknow for students up to Class 8. In Varanasi, rising river levels have inundated residential areas, causing difficulties for residents.

Ayodhya on flood alert as Saryu river swells after heavy rainfall; advisory issued for devotees

PM Modi hails 'alokik' Ayodhya’s historic Diwali celebration, sees Lord Ram’s legacy guiding India forward

PM Narendra Modi celebrates the historic Diwali in Ayodhya with Lord Ram enthroned in his grand temple after 500 years. The Deepotsav event sets two Guinness World Records for the largest aarti gathering and display of oil lamps, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

UP govt set to launch electric boats in Ayodhya, Varanasi to boost religious tourism

The state-of-the-art AC boats will have a steel catamaran hull, while the non-air-conditioned ones will feature an FRP catamaran hull, the government said. The ghats will have the facilities for the docking and charging of these boats, which will be managed by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation.

PM Modi to visit Ram Setu's origin point in Tamil Nadu ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Arichal Munai point, the origin point of Ram Setu, before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. He will also perform puja at Sri Kothandarama Swamy temple. Earlier, he visited Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. The ceremony will be attended by 8,000 VIP guests, and the Uttar Pradesh police force has increased security. They are patrolling the Saryu River with boats and using drones for aerial surveillance. The idol of Lord Ram, carved by sculptor Arun Yogiraj, is placed in the sanctum sanctorum. The 'Pran Pratishtha' rituals will be led by a team of priests, and several celebrities have been invited.

Eknath Shinde visit: Hotels in Ayodhya booked to capacity to accommodate thousands of Shiv Sainiks

According to the official programme issued by the Maharashtra government, Shinde will reach Lucknow on Saturday evening and stay there for the night. On Sunday morning, he will reach Ayodhya by helicopter and land at the banks of the Saryu river.

May this festival further the spirit of joy, well-being: PM Modi wishes people on Diwali

"Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali. Diwali is associated with brightness and radiance. May this auspicious festival further the spirit of joy and well-being in our lives. I hope you have a wonderful Diwali with family and friends," PM Modi said in a Twitter post.

PM Narendra Modi to visit Ayodhya on Diwali eve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to have "darshan" and perform a "puja" at the Ram temple on the eve of Diwali on Sunday. He will also inspect the construction site of the grand Ram temple and later, perform a symbolic coronation of Lord Ram, reported PTI citing a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Saryu canal project: Akhilesh says Yogi govt taking credit for SP's work

According to the Centre, the project was launched in 1978 but got delayed for four decades due to "lack of continuity of budgetary support, interdepartmental coordination and adequate monitoring".

PM Modi to inaugurate Saryu Canal National project on December 11

The project, which is the biggest in Uttar Pradesh, will benefit 25-30 lakh farmers in nine eastern UP districts - Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti, Balrampur, Basti, Siddharthnagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur and Maharajganj, Jal Shakti Minister Mahendra Singh said.

Kejriwal performs 'aarti' on banks of Saryu river in Ayodhya, says honoured to visit Lord Ram's birthplace

Kejriwal, who is also the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was given a yellow robe by seers after the 'aarti' was over. The AAP had announced last year that it would contest the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

UP: Reluctant to get vaccinated against COVID-19, villagers jump into Saryu river

Shukla said he made the villagers understand the importance and benefits of vaccination, and tried to dispel the myths, following which 18 people in the village got the jabs.

Uttar Pradesh speeds up work on Ram Idol, Airport

Last week, the UP government released Rs 400 crore for the proposed airport, taking the total allocation to Rs 600 crore.

Plans afoot for statue of Lord Ram on Saryu river banks in Ayodhya: BJP leader

"Yogi Adityanath must have made some plans pertaining to Ayodhya, which is a place of religious interest, pilgrimage and also the birthplace of Lord Ram," said Mahendra Nath Pandey.

Yogi government plans grand Diwali celebration in Ayodhya

The UP government plans for ‘Deepotsav’ in Ayodhya this November include specially decorated boats in Saryu River, a water projection show on the river opposite Ram Ki Paidi and a fireworks show.

Yogi Adityanath plans to repackage Ayodhya for foreign tourists

A consultant will be hired to suggest ways in which the state can develop the city into a popular tourist spot like Haridwar and Varanasi.

Yogi Adityanath government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu River

The statue will be installed only after clearance from the National Green Tribunal, Principal Secretary Tourism Awanish Awasthi said.

UP floods kill 28, Centre calls it 'unprecedented'

Around 1,500 villages are inundated. While the Centre has rushed National Disaster Response Force teams, the state government has called in the Army.

Ayodhya's dying river Saryu doesn't bother netas

"Politicians have no interest in the river. We've decided to support only that candidate who promises to nurse the river," says Eknath Pandey, a local priest.