The formal launch of the centenary year celebrations took place on Sunday morning at Vairagi Island in Haridwar with a traditional Dharma Dhwaja Vandan (flag veneration) ceremony. The event marked 100 years since the birth of revered Bhagwati Mataji as well as the centenary of the Akhand
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday welcomed devotees and members of the Gayatri Family from across the country and beyond, as he graced the centenary celebrations of the Gayatri Family at Shantikunj, Haridwar.
"On the day of the flag hoisting ceremony, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, central ministers, and many distinguished personalities from various fields, including writers and educationists, will be present," he added.
A severe cold wave continued to grip large parts of Uttar Pradesh and north India on Monday morning, with dense fog reducing visibility in several cities even as thousands of devotees braved the freezing conditions to take a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Magh Mela
International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Alok Kumar, on Saturday welcomed the decision to impose a strict ban on non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants within Ayodhya Dham, stating that Ayodhya is becoming the spiritual and religious centre of India.
Sanawar has several cases registered against her under multiple sections at several police stations in Dehradun and Haridwar. The police have also issued a notice to Urmila Sanawar for questioning in the matter.
Speaking to ANI here, Kumar said, "This is a challenge against the world, our principles, democracy, religious freedom and freedom of speech. People are being killed there continuously."
Gautam has denied all allegations, calling them a "well-planned criminal conspiracy" by political rivals like Congress and AAP to tarnish his and BJPs' image.