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Ayodhya Deepotsav to set Guinness World Record with over 26 lakh diyas: Minister Jaiveer Singh

Lucknow, Sep 8 (UNI) Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, is preparing for its grandest-ever Deepotsav on October 19, when the ghats of the Saryu River and the iconic Ram ki Paidi will shimmer with over 26 lakh earthen lamps, creating a breathtaking spectacle that is set to break its own Guinness World Record yet again.
The event, led by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, will unite tradition with scale, making Ayodhya the spiritual capital of light for the world.
Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said that preparations are in full swing to ensure that this year’s Deepotsav surpasses all previous editions in grandeur and devotion.
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Jammu, May 14 (UNI) All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), the largest organisation representing bank officers across the country, on Thursday in a letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought intervention for immediate implementation of a five-day work week in the banking industry.

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Thunderstorms and hailstorms plunder UP

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Lucknow, May 14 (UNI) Thunderstorms and hailstorms along with heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh have killed 91 people in the past 24 hours.

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Jail sentence for successors of ‘Hare Krishna Arts’ for defying court order

14 May 2026 | 8:59 AM

Hamirpur (HP), May 14 (UNI) The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Hamirpur, has sentenced the new owners and successors of the Ludhiana-based firm ‘Hare Krishna Arts’ to one year of simple imprisonment each, along with a fine.

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UP turns ‘Aapda into Avsar’, rolls out ‘Visit My State’ action plan with free museum entry

14 May 2026 | 8:51 AM

Lucknow, May 14 (UNI) Positioning the current global uncertainty as an opportunity, Uttar Pradesh Tourism has moved swiftly to operationalise the ‘Visit My State’ campaign, announcing free entry to state-run museums for children and families for the next two months, alongside curated summer travel circuits, accommodation discounts and destination-specific packages aimed at keeping travellers within the state during the vacation season.

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HP: Nearly 50 Nomination Papers Rejected in Hamirpur District for PRI elections

14 May 2026 | 3:09 AM

Hamirpur(HP) , May 13 (UNI) The scrutiny process has been completed for a total of 5,333 nomination papers filed for the elections—to be held in three phases—covering a total of 1,860 posts.

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