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Hans India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Record development in Northeast due to PM Modi's ‘Act East Policy': Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that unprecedented development has already taken place and continues under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Act East Policy'. After laying the foundation and participating in the Bhumi Pujan of 51-Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in southern Tripura, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has given thrust on the development of tourism as the travel and tourism sector in India currently contributes 7 per cent to the country's GDP. The Chief Minister, accompanied by Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy and Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and other leaders, on Sunday, laid the foundation stone for an ambitious Rs 97.70 crore project to set up a 51-Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in southern Tripura to boost spiritual heritage. The CM said that with the financial assistance from the Union Tourism Ministry and Rs 179 crore loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a large number of tourism sites in Tripura are being developed. He said that with the infrastructure development of the tourism sector, a large number of people would get direct and indirect employment opportunities. Saha, who also holds the home portfolio, said that the state government would soon appoint 6,000 Special Executives to deploy them in various sectors, while tourist police would also be deployed in the tourism sites, facilitating the trouble-free visit of the tourists. Noting that in line with the Prime Minister's vision to develop the infrastructure in all sectors, the Chief Minister said that since January this year, he has either inaugurated or laid foundation stones of many projects worth over Rs 771 crore. He said: 'The Prime Minister has given us a HIRA (Highway, Internet, Railways and Airways) model of development. For this, there has been tremendous progress in the state in the fields of national highways, internet, railways, and airways. Along with this, we have to take development forward by utilising our own resources.' Tripura is in the second position in GSDP and per capita income in the northeastern region, the Chief Minister stated. Spread over 15 acres, the 51-Shakti Peethas Park would feature a digital museum, amphitheatre, sky bridge, ample vehicle parking, and one of the tallest statues of Nataraj. Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that replicas of 51 Shakti Peethas would be set up in the proposed park. These 51 Shakti Peethas now exist across Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, besides different parts of India.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Tripura CM to lay foundation stone for park on 51 Shakti Peethas
Jul 02, 2025 03:08 PM IST Tripura chief minister Dr. Manik Saha will on July 10 lay the foundation of a public park in Gomati district that will house 51 Shakti Peethas sacred to Hindus, making it a first of its kind in the Northeast Region. Tripura chief minister Manik Saha. (Santosh Kumar/ HT Photo) 'The state government undertook the project worth ₹ 97.70 crores, with financial assistance of the Union tourism ministry. The CM will lay the foundation stone on July 10,' Tripura tourism and transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury said. Different tourism projects, including one for ecotourism worth Rs. 350 crores, are being implemented in the state under the PRASHAD ( Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme and ADB fund (Asian Development Bank), he said. The proposed park site at Banduar, nearly four kilometres from the Tripura Sundari temple, has one of the 51 Shakti Peethas at Udaipur in Gomati district. The Union tourism ministry approved the project with an aim to develop and protect the spiritual heritage, said an official from the tourism department. Saha earlier urged the Union ministry of development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) to allocate funds to commission a seaplane service at Narikelkunja in Dumboor Lake in Gomati district.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Farmers demonstrate against land survey for Shaktipeeth expressway project
Farmers in various districts of Marathwada demonstrated on the streets on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) opposing the land survey for the proposed Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway project. Agitating farmers expressed concerns over the acquisition of their fertile land for the 802-kilometre greenfield, access-controlled, six-lane corridor that will connect central and western Maharashtra to Goa. The protests were renewed after the Maharashtra Cabinet on June 24 approved the acquisition of land for the project. Also Read | Maharashtra Cabinet clears ₹20,787 crore for Shaktipeeth Expressway amid farmers' opposition The expressway will pass through Nanded, Hingoli, Parbhani, Beed, Latur and Dharashiv districts in the Marathwada region, an official said. Farmers staged a sit-in protest on a road at Malegaon in Ardhapur taluka of Nanded district, vowing not to part with their land. "The government has ignored agriculturists while surveying for the Shaktipeeth project. We will oppose the survey," Nanded MP Ravindra Chavan told PTI. Also Read | Farmers march to Mumbai, demand scrapping of Shaktipeeth project Farmers sat on the Nanded-Washim Road in Hingoli district, briefly disrupting the vehicular traffic. "I am opposing this project as my orchard will be acquired, rendering me landless," a protester said. Another farmer said the compensation for the acquisition of land won't last forever. "I hold two acres of land which will be acquired for the expressway project. What's the use of compensation? It will not last forever. As a farmer, I am dependent on land", he said. Similar agitations were staged in parts of Beed and Dharashiv districts. Named after the revered Shakti Peethas or important Hindu pilgrimage sites, the expressway is envisioned to improve connectivity to religious sites and boost regional development. The expressway will link 18 major pilgrimage sites, including Shaktipeeths such as those dedicated to goddesses Renuka Devi in Mahur, Tulja Bhavani in Tuljapur, Mahalakshmi in Kolhapur, and Patradevi in Goa. Originating from Pavnar in Wardha district in eastern Maharashtra to Patradevi in Sindhudurg on the Maharashtra-Goa border, the expressway will pass through 12 districts.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Time of India
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Unveils Plans for Two New Ropeways to Kamakhya Temple, ET Infra
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on his visit to the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Saturday shared the development project aimed towards making the trip to the temple more accessible and time-efficientHe said, "A ropeway will be constructed from Kamakhya station to Kamakhya temple and another ropeway will be constructed from Sonaram field to Kamakhya temple. Work on both ropeways is going on. The process of floating a tender has already been done. A feasibility study for many other ropeways is going on."The construction of both ropeways to Kamakhya Temple holds significance as it will provide a great alternative and potentially faster mode of transportation for devotees and tourists visiting the temple, thereby reducing travel time. Better accessibility will also enhance tourism, thereby boosting the state's Biswa offered his prayer at Kamakhya Temple two days after the Ambuachi festival ended. "Ambubachi Festival ended two days ago, but I could not come here earlier due to the large number of devotees here. I received the opportunity to have the darshan of Maa Kamakhya today", he visited the temple with his family to offer prayers and wished for the well-being of the people of thanked the Temple management committee and Tourism Department and added, "I thank the Temple Management Committee, Tourism Department, Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass and others for organising the Ambubachi Festival."The annual Ambubachi Mela, one of Assam's most revered Hindu festivals, commenced on June 22 at the historic Kamakhya Temple, located atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, and concluded on June 26. The annual event commemorates the yearly menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, believed to be the embodiment of feminine power. After conducting Ambubachi Prabritti rituals, the main door of the Kamakhya temple closed on June 22 and reopened on June event draws devotees from across India and abroad. Several other pujas are organised in this temple, including Durga Puja, Durgadeul and Madandeul. Some of the other pujas performed in this temple include Manasa Puja, Pohan Biya and Vasanti Puja. It is one of the most revered centres of Tantric practices and is regarded as one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Apart from Jagannath Puri: 8 historical temples to visit in Odisha
Jagannath Puri is iconic, majestic, and practically one of the major crowd pullers in the region. But Odisha's temple run doesn't stop at Puri's gates. Here, you will find a treasure trove of historical temples that have managed to stand tall through wars, weather, and so much more. So, if you're temple-hopping in Odisha and want to avoid the crowd-surfing at Puri, here are nine lesser-known, no less divine, shrines to add to your spiritual bucket list. Konark Sun Temple Tucked away in the eastern state of Odisha, the Konark Sun Temple isn't just a monument—it's a jaw-dropping tribute to the original solar power icon, the Sun God himself. Built like a colossal chariot, complete with 24 stone wheels and seven horses (yes, all carved out of rock), this temple doesn't do subtle things. Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar It's one of the ancient temples built in the 7th century by King Jajati Keshari. This temple holds great reverence as the Linga here, representing Lord Shiva in his phallic form, is believed to be self-manifested. It rises impressively, standing 8 inches above the floor and spanning nearly 8 feet in diameter. Mukteshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar Built in the 10th century, this temple is from Somavamshi Dynasty, and is one of the prominent temples in Odisha's temple circuit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pistol de sudură laser multifuncțional siginificant Află mai multe Undo Small, yes, but mighty in its intricacy. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the architecture of this temple gives a glimpse of innovation in Kalinga style of architecture. Rajarani Temple, Bhubaneswar This temple exudes a distinctive charm, which sets it apart. Built during the 11th century, the temple is often referred to as the 'Love Temple' by locals, it is famed for its intricate erotic carvings of couples and women adorning the sanctum sanctorum. Interestingly, the temple was originally known as the Indreswara Temple and was dedicated to Lord Shiva. Read more: First batch of pilgrims reaches Manasarovar Lake as yatra resumes after 5 years: Chinese Ambassador to India shares photos Taratarini Temple, Ganjam This temple is believed to be one of the four major Shakti Peethas, as mentioned in mythological texts from the Satya Yuga. With a history believed to span over 6,000 years and references in the Puranas, it stands as a significant pilgrimage site for devotees. Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Bhubaneswar Constructed in the 13th century, it's a rare and remarkable shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This temple stands out as one of the few in Odisha devoted exclusively to Krishna. It was commissioned by Queen Chandrika of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, who played a pivotal role in initiating and overseeing its construction. Her vision brought to life this architectural gem, which continues to be a revered spiritual site in the heart of Bhubaneswar. Read more: World's oldest 3.7 billion-year-old stromatolite fossils are in this country and intriguing facts about them Chausath Yogini Temple, Hirapur This temple is believed to be the first 64 Yogini temples in India, from which the tradition spread to other states. It's also the smallest among the four major surviving 64 Yogini temples, and was built around 900 AD with coarse sandstone. It now shows signs of erosion but still holds historical and architectural significance. Parashurameswar Temple, Bhuvaneshwar Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Parsurameswar Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Believed to have been built around 650 AD in the Nagara architectural style, it draws visitors from across the world eager to explore its ancient charm and enduring mysteries.
