Tag: Gorakhpur

Hindu Pilgrimages Surpass Global Religious Gatherings: Yogi

Arijit Bose
Hindu pilgrimage, Yogi Adityanath, Maha Kumbh, Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Panch Teerth, Sanatan Dharma, religious tourism, Uttar Pradesh, Ganga purity, opposition criticism, Digital Kumbh, record-breaking congregation, Ram Temple, spiritual destination, Mecca, Vatican City, legislative council, pilgrimage statistics, festival of the century, Hindu devotees, scientific research, water quality, missing pilgrims, political debate.

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated  that the number of pilgrims visiting Hindu sacred sites in the state far exceeds the attendance at global religious gatherings, including those in Mecca and Vatican City. Speaking at the legislative council during the state budget session, Adityanath highlighted the unprecedented influx of devotees to Ayodhya, citing that the city alone welcomed 16 crore pilgrims in just 52 days. In comparison, he noted that Vatican City receives 80 lakh visitors annually, while 1.4 crore people travel to Mecca for the Haj pilgrimage.…

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Vision Startups Accelerator: Nurturing Entrepreneurship

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Vision Startups Accelerator has been instrumental in fostering the startup ecosystem across cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur. By leveraging industry connections, pitch programs, mentorship, and a collaborative co-working culture, the accelerator provides much-needed support to emerging entrepreneurs. The growth of incubators from 18 to 63 illustrates the increasing recognition of the importance of foundational support for startups, highlighting a robust infrastructure that aids in nurturing new businesses through their formative stages. Startup Mixer Uttar Pradesh: Fostering Collaboration Recently, the Startup Mixer Uttar Pradesh was held at My…

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Gorakhpur-Ayodhya Four Lane Revamp: ₹200 Crore Makeover

Nistha Agrawal

Soon, the major potholes on the Gorakhpur-Ayodhya four-lane road will be a thing of the past. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will not just patch up the damaged sections but will rebuild the road from the base. The project is set to cost approximately ₹200 crore, with a goal to complete it within a year. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project has already been approved by the NHAI headquarters. Construction Work to Begin Next Month, Tender Process in Final Stages There have been large potholes on…

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In Gorakhpur, a new Lord’s takes shape

Arijit Bose
Gorakhpur

Lucknow: Narendra Hirwani and Gorakhpur’s cricket are synonymous with each other. Hirwani, one of the great leg spinners of the country, has also been the Cricketer of the Year in 1988 due to the quality of his game. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is going to further enrich the tradition of Hirwani. The medium for this will be the global level cricket stadium (Gorakhpur Cricket Stadium) to be built in the rural area of ​​​​Gorakhpur. Its construction was announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his Gorakhpur tour on July 6.…

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Mafia and mosquitoes have been eradicated: CM

Arijit Bose
Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur: Gorakhpur Rural is now giving tough competition to Gorakhpur Mahanagar. Before 2009, this area was a part of Bansgaon. After this, I became MP from here. There used to be floods here every year, the whole area used to be submerged. There was no road or electricity. The whole area used to struggle with the tragedy of floods. Now there is no water. A two-lane-four lane road has been built from Transport Nagar to Tarkulani and Motiram Adda to Tarkulani, it looks like the road to Golghar and Hazratganj…

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