ASI firms up framework to end excavation delays
NEW DELHI: Learning from years of stalled excavations and delayed reports, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is preparing a structured framework to ensure that major archaeological projects no longer hinge on individual officers or collapse when they are transferred or retire. The proposed guidelines, officials said, will clearly define objectives for every excavation, establish continuity regardless of personnel changes, and impose stricter accountability across branches. At present, excavations often run on the initiative of individual officials. When one leaves, there is no coordination and the next person starts work in a completely different way, an official familiar with the plan said. These are long-term projects and must have defined goals. Once the mechanism is in place, archaeological work, excavations or museum projects will continue seamlessly, and the scope can be expanded or reduced as needed. A key focus of the overhaul is fixing the weak link that has plagued ASI for decades, the preparation and publication of excavation reports. In several cases, findings have not been submitted to ASI headquarters for years after fieldwork ended. To address this, ASI plans to enforce firm deadlines. Excavators have been told to submit a primary report within three months of completing fieldwork, supported by fortnightly updates. Analytical components that require laboratory testing can follow later. Annual reports, officials said, must also be filed on schedule and full project reports completed within three years. The Survey currently has over 20 active excavation sites, supported by six dedicated excavation branches in Nagpur, Delhi, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Vadodara and Mysore. Recent work includes the fortified ancient city at Vadnagar in Gujarat, Rakhigarhi in Haryana, and Hastinapur in Uttar Pradesh. To avoid the chronic post-fieldwork gaps that slow down documentation, excavation teams will now be required to remain on site for additional days after digging concludes. Surveyors, archaeologists, photographers, they come from different units. Once they disperse, coordination becomes difficult. The team must stay together to finish preliminary records and compile the basic report, an official said. Between 2014 and 2024, the Modi government allocated Rs 9,652 crore to ASI, including Rs 63.27 crore specifically for excavations. Major digs during this period, Rakhigarhi in Haryana, Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh, Keezhadi in Tamil Nadu, remain without published official reports. Excavators have presented findings at conferences and in interviews, but the formal documentation is still absent. In 2023, ASI told a Rajya Sabha standing committee it had received 11 reports from Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, but all of them were still under vetting. The committee urged ASI to expedite the process and make the reports public. New mandate ASI has over 20 active excavation sites, supported by six dedicated branches. Excavators to submit a primary report within three months of completing fieldwork, supported by fortnightly updates. Excavation teams required to remain on site after digging concludes, to finish preliminary records and compile basic report. Annual reports to be filed on schedule and full project reports completed within 3 yrs. From 2014 to 2024, the Modi govt allocated Rs 9,652 cr to ASI, including Rs 63.27 cr for excavations.
PM flags dharma at Ayodhya Temple
AYODHYA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the Dharma Dhwaj (sacred flag) atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, marking its formal completion. Calling it a moment of healing for the wounds of centuries and an answer to the prayers of lakhs of devotees, he said saffron flag hoisted atop the spire of the temple was not just a flag but a symbol of Indias cultural renaissance. Reflecting on the significance of the event, he said: Centuries of wounds are healing, centuries of pain is finally finding a comfort. That unwavering resolve of 500 years is attaining its ultimate fulfilment as the flag fluttering atop the temple would proclaim the ideals of Lord Ram for centuries to come. Striking an emotional chord with the gathering, he said it was the final oblation in the yajna which had kept alive with the flame of faith, tears, prayers, and unyielding belief of countless saints and commoners alike. Modi, flanked by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, member of temple trust Swami Govind Devi Giri, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, also used the occasion to outline the roadmap for a developed India by 2047 saying the country must break free from slave mentality. Questioning the influence of the education system introduced by Thomas Babington Macaulay in 1835, he accused him of pushing Western sciences and literature over traditional Indian subjects. Around 190 years ago, Macaulay laid the foundation of mental slavery. We gained Independence but not freedom from inferiority complex. In the next 10 years, we will free India from the mentality of slavery, he said, adding that Indians became obsessed with foreign things believing they are better than what India has to offer. This is the mentality of slavery which led many to even question the veracity and authenticity of the existence of Lord Ram. Modi said the sacred flagadorned with the Sun symbol, Om and Kovidara treewould stand as testimony to the triumph of truth over falsehood. Right-angled triangular sacred flag The right-angled triangular flag hoisted atop the spire is 11 feet heigh and 22 feet long. It bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolising the brilliance and valour of Lord Rama, with an Om inscribed on it along with the image of Kovidara tree.
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Lucknows Sahara Shahr, which used to be thronged by whos who of the country, today remains sealed telling the story of a shattered empire of business tycoon late Subrat Roy. Now, his wife Swapna Roy and 18 other residents of his mansions in the township are set to lose their voting rights. During SIR, BLO teams found not a single voter present in the township as the residents vacated it after its acquisition by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on October 6. Of 19 registered voters in the area, four belong to Subrata Roys family. BLO pasted the SIR forms of all the 19 individuals, including Swapna Roy, on the walls. Brijbhushan firm on fighting 2029 LS polls Former BJP MP from Kaiserganj, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexual harassment of female wrestlers, came out with his plan to contest 2029 Lok Sabha elections. saying he would fight on a BJP ticket, otherwise independently. Earlier, Singh had said he has no plans for 2027, but now says no power can stop him from contesting in 2029. He clarified that he is still in BJP and will remain with the party. Three members of my family are BJP politicians. My soul stays in BJP, Singh said. He was denied 2024 ticket following sexual harassment charges, and his son Karan Bhushan Singh got the nomination. Raja Bhaiyas stable now has Rs 30 lakh horse For Bahubali Raghuraj Pratap Singh, aka Raja Bhaiya, hobbies are high on his priorities. The legislator from Kunda in Pratapgarh district has a penchant to roam around his constituency on a horse. He has recently added a hybrid horse to his stable Trojan priced at Rs 30 lakh. He is also fond of luxury cars and bikes. He owns expensive cars ranging from Ford Jeep to Fortuner and Land Rover. Raja Bhaiya prefers the number 0001 and has a fondness for white cars. The hobbies of horse riding, flying planes and driving speed boats have been a part of Raja Bhaiyas royal legacy. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
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AYODHYA, Nov 25. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Gorakhpeet-hadheesh Yogi Adityanath emphasized that the flag hoisting is not the conclusion of a yajna but the beginning of a new era. He added that the grand temple of Lord Shri Ram represents the faith, honour, and self-respect of 1.4 billion Indians. He extended heartfelt congratulations to the karmayogis whose dedication made the construction of the temple possible. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Adityanath dedicated this momentous day to [] The post Flag hoisting beginning of a new era: Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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SIR Phase II: Over 50.54 crore enumeration forms distributed with 99.16 per cent coverage
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued a detailed data list on the number of enumeration forms distributed among electors and their digitisation in the past 21 days since the exercise was launched on November 4. Out of the total 50,97,44,423 existing voters, 50,54,82,771 of them have been handed over the pre-filled forms, clocking 99.16 per cent, and over 28 crore (56.34 per cent) of them have been digitised. According to the ECI data, among the States, the maximum of over 15,38,71,940 crore forms have been handed over in Uttar Pradesh, which has a total voters base of 15,44,30,092. SC seeks response of EC on fresh plea of MDMK leader Vaiko against SIR in Tamil Nadu In West Bengal, where the ruling TMC has been opposing the exercise, 7,64,59,129 voters have been handed over the enumeration forms against the total voters base of 7,66,37529. In the second phase after Bihar, the ECI has launched the SIR in nine states and three Union Territories, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and the UT of Puducherry, which are going to assembly polls next year. The ongoing Enumeration Phase will continue till December 4, 2025. BJP trying to implement CAA through SIR in border areas, alleges West Bengal CM at Bongaon rally States such as Goa and Lakshadweep have achieved 100 per cent distribution of enumeration forms, reflecting efficient ground-level coordination, the ECI data revealed. Besides these two, all the states and Union Territories have crossed the 99 per cent mark in the distribution of enumeration forms. Meanwhile, Election Commission officials have managed to digitise over 56 per cent of the signed enumeration forms received, with Lakshadweep striking a rate of 99.33 per cent with 57,428 in absolute number against the total of 57,813 voters. Uttar Pradesh has reported the slowest rate of digitisation with 34.03 per cent, with an absolute number of 5,25,53,479. More than 5.33 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 7.64 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) have been deployed to ensure every eligible elector is reached, the ECI said, adding that all recognised political parties have been asked to appoint additional BLAs to strengthen field-level verification and enhance the accuracy of electoral rolls.
Elderly man threatened to chant Jai Shri Ram near Taj Mahal
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UP: Murder case solved with arrest of three accused in property dispute
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DEO inspects SIR, minister appeals people to join process
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Centuries-Old Pain Heals Today: PM On Ram Mandir Flag Hoisting. Top Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the country on the occasion of the grand flag hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The ceremony marks the completion of the temple's main construction.
PM Modi Hoists Saffron Flag Atop Ayodhya Ram Temple, Says Centuries-Old Wounds Healing Today
Ayodhya(UP), Nov 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the wounds and pain of centuries are healing as a 500-year-old resolve is finally being fulfilled with the formal completion of the Ram temple here. Modi made the remarks after ceremonially hoisting a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, an event marking the official completion of the shrine. He was joined by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Calling the [] The post PM Modi Hoists Saffron Flag Atop Ayodhya Ram Temple, Says Centuries-Old Wounds Healing Today appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Ayodhya Ram temple's saffron flag as a symbol of eternal truth and Ramrajya's values. He credited Prime Minister Modi for realizing the temple, calling it a testament to generations of faith and penance.
Historic moment in Ayodhya: PM Narendra Modi hoists Dharma Dhwaj atop Ram Mandir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Dharma Dhwaj at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, a historic moment marked by auspicious rituals. The 11 by 22 feet saffron flag, adorned with sacred symbols, was raised to the temple's golden spire during the Abhijit Muhurat.
'Centuries-old wounds are healing', says PM Modi after hoisting saffron flag at Ayodhya Ram temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the wounds and pain of centuries are healing today as he ceremonially hoisted a saffron Dharma flag atop the newly built Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking the formal completion of its construction. Describing the moment as the fulfilment of a 500-year-old resolve, PM Modi said the flag embodied the ideals of Lord Ram and symbolised the triumph of truth and righteousness. Modi was joined by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the flag-hoisting ritual. The event took place during the Abhijit Muhurat, a period regarded as auspicious in Hindu tradition. The right-angled triangular flag, measuring 10 feet by 20 feet, carries an intricate design featuring a radiant Sun, the sacred Om symbol, and the Kovidara tree. According to temple authorities, the saffron colour represents fire, sacrifice, and the rising sun, emblems of spiritual strength and dedication. Calling the moment epochal, the prime minister said Ayodhya was witnessing another historic milestone and added that he entire country and the world are immersed in Ram. Modi said the sacred flag would stand as a testament that ruth ultimately triumphs over falsehood, and congratulated Ram 'bhakts' along with all those who contributed to the construction of the temple. Before the flag hoisting ceremony, the Prime Minister held a roadshow from the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport to the temple complex. A large number of residents and devotees, including women and youth, lined the route, showering flower petals as Modis convoy passed amid heavy security deployment. Many waved the tricolour, while others held BJP flags with the lotus emblem. Upon arrival, Governor Patel and Chief Minister Adityanath formally welcomed the Prime Minister. Adityanath later posted on X, describing Ayodhya as the foremost of the seven sacred cities and extending a hearty welcome to Modi. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/768R6ocIBz Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 25, 2025 Before proceeding to the main event, the Prime Minister also offered prayers at the Sapt Mandir within the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir complex. On Facebook, Modi shared, Landed in Ayodhya to take part in the Dhwajarohan Utsav at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir! (With inputs from PTI)
PM Modi hoists saffron flag at Ayodhyas Ram temple, marking completion of construction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag atop the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya, an event that marked the formal completion of the temples construction. Modi was joined by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the flag-hoisting ritual. The event took place during the Abhijit Muhurat, a period regarded as auspicious in Hindu tradition. The right-angled triangular flag, measuring 10 feet by 20 feet, carries an intricate design featuring a radiant Sun, the sacred Om symbol, and the Kovidara tree. According to temple authorities, the saffron colour represents fire, sacrifice, and the rising sun, emblems of spiritual strength and dedication. Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said the Dhwajarohan ceremony symbolises the formal culmination of the temples construction activities. Before the flag hoisting ceremony, the Prime Minister held a roadshow from the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport to the temple complex. A large number of residents and devotees, including women and youth, lined the route, showering flower petals as Modis convoy passed amid heavy security deployment. Many waved the tricolour, while others held BJP flags with the lotus emblem. Upon arrival, Governor Patel and Chief Minister Adityanath formally welcomed the Prime Minister. Adityanath later posted on X, describing Ayodhya as the foremost of the seven sacred cities and extending a hearty welcome to Modi. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/768R6ocIBz Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 25, 2025 Before proceeding to the main event, the Prime Minister also offered prayers at the Sapt Mandir within the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir complex. On Facebook, Modi shared, Landed in Ayodhya to take part in the Dhwajarohan Utsav at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir! (With inputs from PTI)
PM Narendra Modi hoists saffron flag at Ayodhya's Ram Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted a grand saffron flag atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya today, marking the completion of the shrine. The ceremony, held on Vivah Panchami, saw the unfurling of a 10x20 feet flag symbolizing Lord Ram's attributes. This event signifies a historic milestone in the temple's development.
Delhi worst in PM2.5 pollution; 447 districts breach national air quality norm: Report
Delhi recorded the highest PM2.5 pollution levels in India, with an annual average concentration of 101 micrograms per cubic metre, 2.5 times the national limit and 20 times the WHO guideline, according to a new satellite-based assessment by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Chandigarh logged the second-highest PM2.5 level at 70 micrograms per cubic metre between March 2024 and February 2025, followed by Haryana (63) and Tripura (62). Several other states, including Assam (60), Bihar (59), West Bengal (57), Punjab (56), Meghalaya (53) and Nagaland (52), also surpassed the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 40 micrograms per cubic metre. Overall, 447 of 749 districts, about 60 per cent breached the annual PM2.5 limit. Pollution was highly concentrated in specific regions, with Delhi and Assam each contributing 11 of the 50 most polluted districts. Bihar and Haryana followed, with seven each. Other states in the top tier included Uttar Pradesh (4), Tripura (3), Rajasthan (2) and West Bengal (2). In several regions, every monitored district exceeded national norms, including Delhi, Assam, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Jammu & Kashmir. Many others had an overwhelming majority of districts above the threshold, such as Bihar (37 of 38), West Bengal (22 of 23), Gujarat (32 of 33), Nagaland (11 of 12), Rajasthan (30 of 33) and Jharkhand (21 of 24). Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep were excluded due to insufficient monitoring data. (With inputs from PTI)
The Ram temple flag hoisting ceremony marks the completion of its construction. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said it symbolizes the values of Ram Rajya and the victory of faith. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will attend the event. The flag represents religious and cultural revival.
Anyone can file complaint on public property damage
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Dec 14 rally against vote theft a pure Congress show
NEW DELHI: INDIA bloc constituents will not take part in the December 14 rally being organised by the Congress to protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI)s alleged vote theft. Party leaders insist that it will be a purely Congress affair and the decision to go solo was firmed up at the AICC review meeting early last week. A senior Congress leader told this newspaper that the rally at Ramlila Maidan would be completely a Congress show aimed at conveying that the party has consistently been at the forefront of exposing irregularities in the electoral process. We have been campaigning on this issue for months and has collected five crore signatures from across the country against vote chori. The party has invested its organisational strength on the matter. This protest is specifically our initiative, the leader said, adding that the party is expecting a huge turnout driven by state units that have been asked to mobilise workers from constituencies where alleged irregularities have surfaced. According to sources, the decision was finalised during the AICC review meeting chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with key office-bearers from 12 states and Union Territories (UT), where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls is underway. The meeting was attended by former party president Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretaries, state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders and secretaries of 12 states and UTs where the SIR is underway. The states and UTs are Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Among these, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal will go to polls in 2026. Phase 2 of the SIR exercise began on November 4 and will continue till December 4. The party has alleged that the EC is now a blatantly partisan player that is completely destroying the very concept of a level-playing field for all political parties. After the EC rolled out the second phase of the SIR on October 27, opposition-ruled states Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala have escalated their objections to the ECs move by seeking legal options. Despite being a key constituent of the INDIA bloc and a primary opposition party, the Congress had not convened a joint meeting or crafted a coordinated strategy with its alliance partners on the SIR issue until now. On Sunday, Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the EC, linking the ongoing SIR directly to the deaths of 16 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) over nearly three weeks. Gandhi alleged that the ECs rushed, paperwork-heavy process is a deliberate ploy to harass citizens and enable voter fraud. Decision finalised during AICC review meeting According to sources, the decision was finalised during the AICC review meeting chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with key office-bearers from 12 states and Union Territories (UT). The meeting was attended by former party president Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretaries, state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders and secretaries of 12 states and UTs where the SIR is underway.
Chinese citizen arrested in UP for illegally entering India
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A 49-year-old Chinese citizen was arrested by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the Rupaidiha checkpost on the India-Nepal border in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday after he illegally entered India.
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