Vaishno Devi pilgrimage suspended due to unprecedented crowd

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued necessary instructions during a review meeting on Thursday of the Balrampur division. He stressed the importance of enhancing security, facilities, and cleanliness for devotees at the Devi Patan Shaktipeeth.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday visited the Bharadi Devi Temple at Gairsain during his morning walk and offered prayers at the temple.

According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's office, "sacred land of the Ganga River, Yamuna River, the Char Dham, Adi Kailash and several revered Shakti Peeths, Uttarakhand has long been a center of faith for Sanatan followers across the world. In this context, the state government is making efforts to promote Uttarakhand as a major hub for religious and spiritual tourism and pilgrimage, which is also expected to boost economic activities in the state."

The Haryana government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation to facilitate free train travel for eligible senior citizens to various pilgrimage sites under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, officials said here on Tuesday.

Sisodia said his faith in Mata Rani has remained strong through all phases of his life, including during his imprisonment.

Kisan Trust organised the Aparajita Samman Samaroh 2026, on the occasion of International Women's Day, a special programme dedicated to celebrating the courage, resilience and achievements of women while encouraging meaningful dialogue on women's empowerment.

According to an official release, the event was organised under the guidance of the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi and Minister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi on Saturday alleged that the BJP is pushing Nitish Kumar out of Bihar, and he should not leave after he filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections.

The Government of Maharashtra, in the Maha Budget 2026, has made several important announcements aimed at promoting tourism, religious, and cultural development.

Singhvi has been re-nominated as the party's Rajya Sabha candidate from Telangana, along with Narender Reddy. Meanwhile, Anurag Sharma, Phulo Devi Netam, Karamvir Boudh and Christopher Tilak have been fielded from Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu, respectively.