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UP’s Bhadohi to be renamed Sant Ravidas Nagar again: Yogi Adityanath

UP’s Bhadohi to be renamed Sant Ravidas Nagar again: Yogi Adityanath

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced that Bhadohi district will once again be renamed Sant Ravidas Nagar, and launched an attack on the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government for changing the district’s name. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that the previous government imposed restrictions on Hindu traditions. (PTI) The CM said the move coincides with the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas and reflects the government’s commitment to honouring social reformers and saints. “Today, I announce that Bhadohi will once again be known as Sant Ravidas Nagar. Our government will complete the required procedure soon,” he said, addressing the Samajik Samarasta Sankalp Sabha at Seer Goverdhanpur, the birthplace of Sant Ravidas, in Varanasi. Also read: From Delhi to Lahore, what’s in a name? Yogi targets opponents over naming row Bhadohi was named Sant Ravidas Nagar by the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) government on December 4, 1997. In December 2014, the Akhilesh Yadav-led government restored the name Bhadohi. The district is internationally known for its carpet industry. Adityanath said naming …

‘Bhadohi to be renamed Sant Ravidas Nagar again’: Yogi Adityanath at Varanasi event | Lucknow News

‘Bhadohi to be renamed Sant Ravidas Nagar again’: Yogi Adityanath at Varanasi event | Lucknow News

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2 min readLucknowJul 30, 2026 03:55 AM IST Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced to rename Bhadohi district as Sant Ravidas Nagar on the occasion of the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas. The district was renamed as Sant Ravidas Nagar by the then CM Mayawati during her 2007-2012 tenure while her successor Akhilesh Yadav reverted the decision by retaining the old name Bhadohi during the Samajwadi government’s term. Addressing an event organised by BJP at Seer Govardhan in Varanasi, the birthplace of Ravidas, the Chief Minister said the park where the programme was held will also be dedicated to Ravidas. In accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the airport in Jalandhar has been named after the saint, he added. The party’s national president Nitin Nabin was also to join the event, but his visit was cancelled at the last moment, BJp leaders said. Deputy CMs Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Maurya and state BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary were present on the occasion. The CM handed over urns containing sacred soil to the representatives …

Couple, 2 grandsons crushed to death by truck in Sant Kabir Nagar

Couple, 2 grandsons crushed to death by truck in Sant Kabir Nagar

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GORAKHPUR A couple and their two minor grandsons lost their lives around 8.30 am on Monday morning when an out-of-control truck ran over them while they were sitting on a cot outside their house in Kurthiya village in UP’s Sant Kabir Nagar district, police said. Police seized the damaged vehicle and efforts were underway to trace and arrest the absconding driver. (Pic for representation) The deceased were identified as Lalji, 58, his wife Ramdevi, 53, and their grandsons, Adarsh, 12 and Satyam, 8, said Amit Kumar, circle officer (CO), Khalilabad. The impact triggered panic in the locality as residents rushed to the scene. The accident sparked public outrage, with angry locals blocking the highway and disrupting traffic for some time. Taking advantage of the chaos, the truck driver fled the spot after the crash. Police seized the damaged vehicle and efforts were underway to trace and arrest the absconding driver. The CO said the bodies had been sent for post-mortem examination and a case was registered while police teams formed to arrest the driver. According …

Pune Traffic Police announces traffic restrictions for Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram Palkhi 2026

Pune Traffic Police announces traffic restrictions for Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram Palkhi 2026

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Pune Traffic Police on Tuesday, July 7, issued a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the annual Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi processions. The Palkhi processions are scheduled to pass through Pune city between July 10 and July 12, 2026. दि.०९/०७/२०२६ रोजी पुणे शहरामध्ये श्री. संत ज्ञानेश्वर महाराज व श्री. संत तुकाराम महाराज या दोन्ही पालखींचे एकत्रित आगमन होणार आहे त्या अनुषंगाने समर्थ वाहतूक विभाग अंतर्गत खालील रस्त्यावर प्रवेश बंदी करण्यात येत आहे त्याबाबत प्रसिद्धी पत्रक… pic.twitter.com/1WFpjxtOB3 — पुणे शहर वाहतूक पोलीस (@PuneCityTraffic) July 7, 2026 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

6 died in ashram siege when police went to arrest this ‘godman’. 12 years on, he walks out of jail | Who is Sant Rampal?

6 died in ashram siege when police went to arrest this ‘godman’. 12 years on, he walks out of jail | Who is Sant Rampal?

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Rampal, a self-styled preacher and the head of Satlok Ashram in Haryana’s Hisar district, walked out of jail this week after nearly 12 years in custody. Videos of his walk into his ashram have gone viral on Instagram since the Friday release, with followers, who call him Sant Rampal, seeing it as a “triumphant return”. By Saturday, April 11, he’d held his first discourse after return too. Rampal in his first discourse after return from jail. He referred to his incarceration as a “long struggle” from which he’d emerged triumphant. (Video grab: YT/@SatlokAshram) The 75-year-old’s release came after the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted him bail in a 2014 sedition and violence case, citing his advanced age, prolonged incarceration, and the slow pace of trial. Upon returning from jail, in his first ‘satsang’ or discourse, he spoke of his “fight against ignorance”, which he claimed he had won. After returning from what he called a “long struggle”, he said there was not greater enthusiasm among his followers. But his story as a ‘godman’-figure stretches …

Courts should not define sacred practices, Sant Samiti tells SC

Courts should not define sacred practices, Sant Samiti tells SC

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Courts should not determine essential religious practices as they are a matter of faith held to be sacred by the followers of a religion, the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has told the Supreme Court while seeking to intervene in the upcoming Sabarimala review proceedings. A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to commence the final hearing on April 7 on petitions relating to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, and on the ambit and scope of the religious freedom practised by multiple faiths.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view …

Did You know Shahid Kapoor ‘hardly ate anything’ to play a drug addict in Udta Punjab? Director Abhishek Chaubey calls him ‘Sant Aadmi’

Did You know Shahid Kapoor ‘hardly ate anything’ to play a drug addict in Udta Punjab? Director Abhishek Chaubey calls him ‘Sant Aadmi’

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction. Udta Punjab was one of the few films that gave an authentic insight into the world of drug addiction. In the film, Shahid Kapoor’s role as Tommy Singh remains memorable, and recently, the film’s director, Abhishek Chaubey, shared that the actor made several efforts to portray it. He revealed that Shahid is a vegetarian and doesn’t consume alcohol, so he had to instead drink a lot of coffee. At the same time, he ate less to lose weight and look more authentic. In a new interview with Mashable India, Abhishek Chaubey opened up about how Shahid Kapoor worked hard to play the role of Tommy Singh in the film. He revealed that Kapoor doesn’t smoke, drink or consume meat. Consequently, he made the actor drink a lot of black coffee to replicate the energy required to play a cocaine addict. He said, “Shahid had to put in a lot of energy because he doesn’t drink, doesn’t do drugs, he is a vegetarian, ekdum sant …

CM Bhagwant Mann reaffirms commitment to empowerment, recites Sant Ram Udasi’s poem at PAU youth festival – India TV

CM Bhagwant Mann reaffirms commitment to empowerment, recites Sant Ram Udasi’s poem at PAU youth festival – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Bhagwant Mann Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated his commitment to making the youth an active partner in the socio-economic progress of the state during his address at the inter-zonal youth festival at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Sunday. Speaking to a large gathering of students, faculty, and other attendees, Mann emphasisCM Bhagwant Singh Mann during Zonal youth festival at PAU, Ludhiana.ed that the state government is dedicated to nurturing the potential of the youth and ensuring their active involvement in the state’s growth. He noted that the youth of Punjab have inherent qualities that, when properly guided and utilised, can enable them to excel in various fields. “Students and youth are like planes, and our government will provide them with the launchpad they need to soar to new heights,” CM Mann said, adding that he would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the youth of Punjab achieve their goals. He encouraged the young audience to aim high and focus on carving an identity for themselves in society, …

Sheena Chohan, ‘The Fame Game’ Star, Is Set To Play Leading Lady In Sant Tukaram, Says, “This Film Was One Of The Most Rewarding Experiences”

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Sheena Chohan of ‘The Fame Game’ to play Sant Tukaram’s wife in biopic ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The Fame Game actress Sheena Chohan has been roped in to play the female lead in a biopic titled Sant Tukaram. The actress shared challenges faced by her while understanding the character of Avalai Jija Bai, wife of Marathi saint Sant Tukaram. Sheena Chohan said, “There’s nothing I love more than deeply researching and collaborating with my director and co-actors to create characters… so this film was one of the most rewarding experiences because Aditya Om Sir went to such lengths to make sure every detail was accurate and sensitive.” “He helped me to push myself to entirely new limits to really understand who Avalai Jija Bai was, where she came from, what her motivations were and what was it that made her relationship with Sant Tukaram so special.” Sheena Chohan added. Talking about the challenges of preparing for a historical role, Sheena added, “It’s so much harder in many ways, because people have grown up …