Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a discussion with the delegation of vice-chancellors of various universities at the Home Office Krishna and expressed concern over universities deviating from their objectives.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday during a meeting regarding the Manaskhand Mandir Mala Mission at his official residence instructed the officials to speed up the work being done for the grandeur of the 16 temples identified in the first phase of the mission.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a heatwave warning for various districts of West Bengal till 7th June. Day temperature is likely to be above normal by 3-5 degrees Celsius during this period, said IMD.
Notably, six out of the seven idols of 'Sapta Rishi' installed at the Mahakal Lok corridor, on the Mahakaleshwar temple premises in Ujjain city collapsed and suffered damages due to gusty winds on May 28, officials said.
According to IMD, only nine days in May saw maximum temperatures in Delhi exceed 40 degrees, with two days of heatwave conditions impacting specific areas of the national capital.
After being trolled over her recent sacred visit to Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Sara Ali Khan broke her silence and gave a befitting response to the naysayers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in poll-bound Rajasthan's Ajmer district and will offer prayers at the Brahma temple in Pushkar today.
General Secretary of the Trust, Champat Rai, said that construction work of the Lord Ram Lalla idol has begun and three sculptors are involved in the making of the idol.
The Bollywood actor also participated in the 'Bhasma Aarti' on the occasion. Bhasma aarti (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the Brahma Muhurta between 4 and 5:30 in the morning.
"Dry weather will continue in the state for the next 5 days; there is no possibility of rain. The temperature is about to go above 40 degrees. Monsoon may enter Bihar by June 13-14. This time, the state is likely to receive less rainfall than normal, said Ashish Kumar, IMD scientist.
The Uttar Pradesh government is making extensive preparations for 'Mahakumbh 2025.' The Tourism Department is engaged in the development of tourism sites, and the beautification of temples, along with providing public facilities, for the 'Mahakumbh 2025', said the state authorities.