December 2019 – Page 254

December 1, 2019

The most stunning pictures from the past week in Latin America

In this Nov. 25, 2019 photo, a cross and women's shoes are displayed in front of the National Congress headquarters to call the officials' attention to the high rate of violence against women in the country, in Brasilia, Brazil. Demonstrations are being held around the world on occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

In this Nov. 27, 2019 photo, an anti-government demonstrator, her face painted with the colors of the Colombian national flag, takes part in a protest, in Bogota, Colombia. Thousands of people have protested in Colombia over the past week, voicing discontent with the government of President Ivan Duque. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) — An anti-government demonstrator, her face painted with the colours of the Colombian national flag, takes part in a protest, in Bogota, Colombia. Thousands of people have protested in Colombia over the past week, voicing discontent with the government of President Ivan Duque. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

In this Nov. 28, 2019 photo, a boy dressed in a military police costume arrives to watch the Changing of the Guard at the Planalto Presidential Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) — A boy dressed in a military police costume arrives to watch the Changing of the Guard at the Planalto Presidential Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

In this Nov. 27, 2019 photo, Bolivia's former President Evo Morales pumps his fist after a press conference at the journalists club in Mexico City. Morales went into exile in Mexico after he was prodded by police and the military, forcing him to resigned on Nov. 10, after he claimed victory in an election that international observers invited in by the government said was marred by numerous irregularities. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) — Bolivia’s former President Evo Morales pumps his fist after a press conference at the journalists club in Mexico City. Morales went into exile in Mexico after he was prodded by police and the military, forcing him to resign on November 10, after he claimed victory in an election that international observers invited in by the government said was marred by numerous irregularities. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

In this Nov. 21, 2019 photo, coffins containing the remains of people killed during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales, lay in the middle of a street after police launched tear gas at a massive funeral procession to disperse anti-government protesters accompanying the coffins into La Paz, Bolivia. Bolivia has been in a state of turbulence since Morales resigned Nov. 10 after weeks of protests against him over a disputed vote that, according to an international audit, was marred by irregularities. (AP Photo/Juan Karita) — Coffins containing the remains of people killed during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales, lay in the middle of a street after police launched tear gas at a massive funeral procession to disperse anti-government protesters accompanying the coffins into La Paz, Bolivia. Bolivia has been in a state of turbulence since Morales resigned Nov. 10 after weeks of protests against him over a disputed vote that, according to an international audit, was marred by irregularities. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

In this Nov. 25, 2019 photo, masked women smash the glass of an advertising billboard, during a march protesting violence against women in Mexico City, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On average, 10 women are murdered each day in Mexico, making it one of the most dangerous places in the world to be female; Mexico City's mayor last week issued a gender alert for the capital, meaning that 20 of Mexico's 31 federal entities now have declared emergencies over feminicides.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) — Masked women smash the glass of an advertising billboard, during a march protesting violence against women in Mexico City, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On average, 10 women are murdered each day in Mexico, making it one of the most dangerous places in the world to be female; Mexico City’s mayor last week issued a gender alert for the capital, meaning that 20 of Mexico’s 31 federal entities now have declared emergencies over femicides.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

In this Nov. 22, 2019 photo, anti-government demonstrator takes off as a police water cannon approaches, in Santiago, Chile. It's been nearly five weeks since the most potent civil unrest in Chile's recent history broke out. Most of the demonstrators are peaceful but a much smaller group of masked protesters has used street violence, wreaking havoc in many cities. Twenty-six people have died and thousands more have been injured. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo) — Anti-government demonstrator takes off as a police water cannon approaches, in Santiago, Chile. It’s been nearly five weeks since the most potent civil unrest in Chile’s recent history broke out. Most of the demonstrators are peaceful but a much smaller group of masked protesters has used street violence, wreaking havoc in many cities. Twenty-six people have died and thousands more have been injured. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo)

In this Nov. 24, 2019 photo, a woman stands inside the voting booth in Montevideo, Uruguay.Uruguayans are choosing between Presidential candidate for the ruling party Broad Front, Daniel Martinez, and opposition candidate for the National Party Luis Lacalle, in Sunday's runoff election. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) — A woman stands inside the voting booth in Montevideo, Uruguay.Uruguayans are choosing between Presidential candidate for the ruling party Broad Front, Daniel Martinez, and opposition candidate for the National Party Luis Lacalle, in Sunday’s runoff election. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

In this Nov. 24, 2019 photo, presidential candidate for the National Party Luis Lacalle Pou, left, poses with a follower after voting in Canelones, Uruguay. Lacalle Pou was declared the winner by a narrow margin. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) — Presidential candidate for the National Party Luis Lacalle Pou, left, poses with a follower after voting in Canelones, Uruguay. Lacalle Pou was declared the winner by a narrow margin. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

A model wears a creation from “Clandestina,” the first Cuban independent urban fashion brand, during a launch for the 2020 collection called Sports Glories in Havana, Cuba. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

In this Nov. 23, 2019 photo, Flamengo soccer fans cheer a goal scored by Gabriel against Argentina's River Plate in the Copa Libertadores final match, broadcast on a giant screen at a watch party at the Macarena Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first single-match final will be played in front of more than 65,000 fans at Lima's Monumental Stadium. The match was originally scheduled for Santiago's National Stadium, but it was moved because of street protests in Chile. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) — Flamengo soccer fans cheer a goal scored by Gabriel against Argentina’s River Plate in the Copa Libertadores final match, broadcast on a giant screen at a watch party at the Macarena Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first single-match final will be played in front of more than 65,000 fans at Lima’s Monumental Stadium. The match was originally scheduled for Santiago’s National Stadium, but it was moved because of street protests in Chile. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

In this Nov. 23, 2019 photo, brothers Bob and Mike Bryan of the U.S., left,, take on Mexico's Miguel Angel Reyes Varela and Santiago Gonzalez in an exhibition doubles tennis match in the Plaza de Toros bullring in Mexico City. Roger Federer of Switzerland and Germany's Alexander Zverev were also to face off in the converted bullring Saturday, the fourth stop in a tour of Latin America by the tennis greats.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) — Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan of the U.S., left,, take on Mexico’s Miguel Angel Reyes Varela and Santiago Gonzalez in an exhibition doubles tennis match in the Plaza de Toros bullring in Mexico City. Roger Federer of Switzerland and Germany’s Alexander Zverev were also to face off in the converted bullring Saturday, the fourth stop in a tour of Latin America by the tennis greats.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

In this Nov. 23, 2019 photo, Roger Federer of Switzerland jokes around, juggling a tennis ball with his foot, during an exhibition tennis match against Germany's Alexander Zverev, at Plaza de Toros bullring in Mexico City. Saturday's match was the fourth stop in a tour of Latin America by the tennis greats. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) — Roger Federer of Switzerland jokes around, juggling a tennis ball with his foot, during an exhibition tennis match against Germany’s Alexander Zverev, at Plaza de Toros bullring in Mexico City. Saturday’s match was the fourth stop in a tour of Latin America by the tennis greats. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

In this Nov. 28, 2019 photo, a student plays his trumpet during an independence day parade in La Chorrera, Panama. Panama is celebrating 198 years of independence from Spain. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco) — A student plays his trumpet during an independence day parade in La Chorrera, Panama. Panama is celebrating 198 years of independence from Spain. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

December 1, 2019

Here are the most spectacular pictures of last week from Asia

In this Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, file photo, pro-democracy supporters celebrate after pro-Beijing politician Junius Ho lost his election in Hong Kong. Vote counting was underway in Hong Kong early Monday after a massive turnout in district council elections seen as a barometer of public support for pro-democracy protests that have rocked the semi-autonomous Chinese territory for more than five months. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, a farmer removes the chaff from paddy harvest in Umwang village, on the outskirts of Gauhati, India. More than 70 percent of India's 1.25 billion citizens engage in agriculture. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath, File) — A farmer removes the chaff from paddy harvest in Umwang village, on the outskirts of Gauhati. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath, File)

In this Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, supporters of pro China candidate Or Sin-yi Windy hold her promotional placards in Hong Kong. Long lines snaked around plazas and extended for blocks as citizens of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory turned out in droves Sunday for an election seen as a test of public support for anti-government protests that have persisted for more than five months. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) — Supporters of pro-China candidate Or Sin-yi Windy hold her promotional placards in Hong Kong. Long lines snaked around plazas and extended for blocks as citizens of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory turned out in droves Sunday for an election seen as a test of public support for anti-government protests that have persisted for more than five months. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, file photo, an Indian police officer adjusts the uniform of a colleague as they wait to pay tribute to victims of the Mumbai terror attacks at a memorial in Mumbai, India. The attack by Pakistani gunmen in India's financial capital on Nov. 26, 2008 killed 166 people. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File) — A police officer adjusts the uniform of a colleague as they wait to pay tribute to victims of the Mumbai terror attacks at a memorial in Mumbai. The attack by Pakistani gunmen in India’s financial capital on November 26, 2008 killed 166 people. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, file photo, a couple takes pictures in a heart sharp light installation during a light festival to celebrate upcoming Christmas on the beach in Busan, South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File) — A couple takes pictures in a heart sharp light installation during a light festival to celebrate upcoming Christmas on the beach in Busan, South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

In this Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, file photo, priests, religious seminarians and Catechists touch the hands of Pope Francis as he leaves after meeting them at Saint Peter's Parish on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. Pope Francis urged more efforts to combat the "humiliation" of women and children forced into prostitution as he began a busy visit Thursday to Thailand, where human trafficking and poverty help fuel the sex tourism industry. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File) — Priests, religious seminarians and Catechists touch the hands of Pope Francis as he leaves after meeting them at Saint Peter’s Parish on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. Pope Francis urged more efforts to combat the “humiliation” of women and children forced into prostitution as he began a busy visit Thursday to Thailand, where human trafficking and poverty help fuel the sex tourism industry. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, file photo, the sun casts the shadows from cyclists as they cross the Mirae Scientist Street in downtown Pyongyang, North Korea. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File) — The sun casts the shadows from cyclists as they cross the Mirae Scientist Street in downtown Pyongyang, North Korea. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File)

In this Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro of Canada perform during the gala exhibition of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Sapporo, northern Japan. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai, File) — Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro of Canada perform during the gala exhibition of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Sapporo, northern Japan. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai, File)

Ram corridor, cruise on Saryu in ‘New Ayodhya’

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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A ‘new Ayodhya’ plan is being readied to give the ancient holy city a complete makeover.

With the Supreme Court clearing the decks for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is preparing to turn the holy city into the biggest religious destination for Hindus and a tourist attraction for others.

A ‘new Ayodhya’ plan is being readied to give the ancient holy city a complete makeover.

Among other projects on the anvil, the state government plans to build a ‘Ram Corridor’ from the Ram Janambhoomi temple to the proposed Ram statue that will be 221 metres high including the plinth and the umbrella.

“This corridor could be an elevated road that will complete the pilgrimage from Ram temple to Ram statue,” said BJP MLA from Ayodhya, Ved Prakash Gupta.

Ayodhya is now a part of the AMRIT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) Yojna.

The state government is preparing to develop Ayodhya and recreate the city as a temple city with modern infrastructure, renovated temples and ‘maths’ and hospitality services.

The state government is mulling a proposal for an international airport in Ayodhya that will encourage international tourists.

At least six five-star hotels and seven- three-star hotels and over 4000 ‘dharamshalas’ are to be constructed in Ayodhya which will also have five railway over bridges at Maudaha, Darshan Nagar, Tedi Bazar, Badi Bua and another at the Parikrima route.

Roads connecting Ayodhya to Sultanpur, Basti, Prayagraj and Varanasi would be widened into six-lane for seamless traffic movement.

Modern eateries and vending zones will provide cuisine and ethnic food of different Indian states to tourist. However, the district will be a totally vegetarian zone.

A cruise service, a commercial airport and bus stations with modern facilities and maximum capacity of housing nearly 4000 buses, has already been finalised by the state government.

A senior official in the chief minister’s secretariat said that chief minister Yogi Adityanath was taking ‘keen personal interest’ in the development of Ayodhya and was regularly monitoring the progress of projects.

Sources said that the prestigious London-based consultancy firm, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) had prepared a blueprint for the development of Ayodhya which had even been approved by the RSS.

The state government also plans to develop historic monuments in adjoining Faizabad town which include the famous Gulab Bari and Bahu Begum ka Maqbara.

“Beautification of the entire district will be ensured because we expect a massive increase in tourist traffic-both domestic and international,” the legislator said.

A cruise is also being planned on the Saryu River which will give tourists a panoramic view of the Ram temple, Ram corridor and Ram statue.

There is also a proposal to create replicas of other famous temple like the Somnath temple, Meenakshi temple, Konark temple and Tirupati temple in Ayodhya.

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