Muslims asked to down shutters in Varanasi today

IANS | February 2, 2024 5:35 AM

Varanasi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee (AIMC), which manages Gyanvapi mosque, has appealed to people of the Muslim community to keep their shops closed on Friday in protest against puja performed in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque, a day after the district court allowed such prayers.

Puja begins in Gyanvapi basement after court orders

IANS | February 1, 2024 9:30 AM

Varanasi (UP), Feb 1 (IANS) More than 30 years after worship was banned in the basement of the Gyanvapi complex, barricading was removed at around midnight, within nine hours of the court's order, and puja-aarti was performed and prasad was also distributed at the 'Vyasji ka tehkhana'.

Fast track line for devotees without belongings in Ayodhya

IANS | January 31, 2024 8:57 AM

Ayodhya (UP), Jan 31 (IANS) To streamline the entry and exit of devotees from Ram temple and reduce long queues, the Ayodhya administration and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, have decided to establish a special fast-track line for those without any belongings.

FTC orders unsealing of ASI’s Gyanvapi report

IANS | January 31, 2024 8:42 AM

Varanasi (UP), Jan 31 (IANS) The Fast Track Court (FTC) of Civil Judge (senior division) Prashant Kumar Singh in Varanasi has issued an order to unseal the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) Gyanvapi survey report.