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Pawan Dixit

Pawan Dixit

Pawan Dixit has been a journalist for over a decade. He has extensively covered eastern UP for around five years, covered 2012 UP assembly polls, 2014 Lok Sabha polls while being stationed in Varanasi. Now, in Lucknow, he covers outstation political assignments, reports special cases from district court, high court and state information commission

Articles by Pawan Dixit

Ram temple trust set to revamp five internal committees at July 22 meeting

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das inspects the donation counter room at the Ram temple complex, in Ayodhya on Monday. (ANI VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 03:43 IST

Ram temple trust invites applications for first CEO’s post, sets July 18 deadline

For the CEO’s appointment, the Ram temple trust will give preference to candidates with experience in managing large religious institutions, public administration, or corporate governance, along with a clean record and commitment to the values of the temple. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 03:42 IST

Ram Temple Trust seeks first CEO on 3-year contract; age limit 50-70

The trust on July 6 constituted a three-member committee to shortlist a CEO, comprising retired judge Pramod Kohli, retired army Lt Gen Vishnukant Chaturvedi and former NIT Raipur chairperson Suresh Haware (PTI)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 12:41 IST

Trust, distrust converge in Ayodhya amid Ram Mandir donation theft case

The controversy has become a test case in the decades-long debate over private control of temples in India and the first major challenge to what became the nerve centre for Hindutva.

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 02:39 IST

NGT bars construction violating Ganga norms along Gomti, issues notice to LDA

NGT issues notices to LDA and other respondents, grants four weeks to reply, next hearing scheduled for August 25. (Sourced)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 03:07 IST

Long hours, single shift, wage cut: Factors that made 23 cash-counting employees quit amid Ram temple donation row

The Ram temple in Ayodhya. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 03:30 IST

Ram temple trust may amend bylaws for CEO appointment amid donation row

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is considering amending the trust's bylaws to allow for the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 09:04 IST

‘Bank did not enforce…’: What Champat Rai blamed SBI for in written submission

Champat Rai claimed that the bank had “ignored” its own chest room rules.

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 12:21 IST

Champat Rai denies approving Ram Temple trust's 2025 cash-counting SoP

The Ram Temple Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of Champat Rai as general secretary and Anil Mishra as trustee.

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 03:23 IST

No need for changes in Trust, it requires professional management: Trustee

Shankaracharya also asserted that it was the collective responsibility of all Trustees, including him, to run the Trust properly. (For representation only)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:48 IST

Ram Temple Trust begins overhaul, accepts Rai's resignation, forms CEO panel

A view of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya Dwar of Ram Mandir as meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust concludes following alleged embezzlement of offerings from Ram Temple, in Ayodhya on Monday.

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 24:55 IST

Ram temple donation row: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra exit, major reforms set in motion, Trust to have CEO

A meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust underway in Ayodhya on Monday. (VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:33 IST

Donation row: Ram Mandir Trust to decide today on Champat Rai, Anil Mishra resignations

Police team reaches Ayodhya district jail to question the accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 06:03 IST

Ram Temple trust meet today to decide on 2 resignations amid donation row

When the Ram Temple trust was constituted on February 5, 2020, it had 15 members.

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 03:22 IST

Ram temple probe: SBI official records statement, two bank staffers under scanner

The Ram temple in Ayodhya. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 03:18 IST

Ram temple donation row: No rules, manual for 1500 Trust employees

The Ram temple in Ayodhya. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 03:19 IST

Ayodhya Ram Temple probe widens as SIT examines trust finances since 2020

SIT arrives at the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya on Friday.

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 01:20 IST

Resignations, SIT probe on top of Ram temple trust’s agenda for July 6 meeting

A view of barricades at Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex in Ayodhya. (ANI VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 03:25 IST

SIT to widen scrutiny into Ram temple trust’s financials

SIT arrives at the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya on Friday. (ANI VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 03:24 IST

Champat Rai, 2 others grilled for 6 hrs amid Ram Temple row; more arrests likely

Champat Rai resigned as general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust last week following allegations of irregularities in the Ram temple donation collections

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 01:03 IST

Ram temple donation controversy: Trustee hopeful SIT will uncover truth

Mahant Dinendra Das of the Nirmohi Akhara is a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:45 IST

Ayodhya police get 24-hour custody remand of key accused, more arrests likely

Police search for cash in a haystack in Ayodhya’s Rudauli. (SOURCED)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:43 IST

Ayodhya donation case: Police seek Avinash Shukla's custody as probe widens

The police carried out fresh raids at the residences of three accused—Avinash Shukla, Luvkush Mishra and Karunesh Pandey.

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 02:34 IST

Ram temple donations case: Police seek two-day custody of key accused

Police personnel stand outside the yoga centre premises linked to Avinash Shukla, an arrested accused in the Ram temple donations alleged theft case, during a raid, in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (ANI VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 03:35 IST

Varanasi agency employed 6 of 8 held in temple funds case

Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maha Vikas Aghadi MLAs protested at the Vidhan Bhavan against the alleged embezzlement in the donation box of Ram Mandir and demanded action against the guilty, during Monsoon Assembly session in Mumbai on June 30. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 12:34 IST

Land parcel worth ₹23 lakh, security agency in focus: Ram temple probe so far

The controversy first came to light on June 7 when Samajwadi Party leader Tej Narayan 'Pawan' Pandey alleged donations worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.5 crore were siphoned off from temple offerings.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 02:54 IST

Six of 8 held in Ram Temple donation case were employed by Varanasi firm

Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maha Vikas Aghadi MLAs today protested at the Vidhan Bhavan against the scam in the donation box of Ram Mandir.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 04:25 IST

Ram Temple donation row: Ayodhya police zeroes in on assets of eight jailed suspects

Investigators are carefully comparing the financial status of the suspects before they secured their positions at the Ram Temple against the sudden improvement in their lifestyles shortly after. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 24:32 IST

Warning ignored, SOPs bypassed: 5 questions at the heart of Ayodhya donation row

Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 10:22 IST

Ram temple donation probe pivots to SBI branch in Ayodhya

Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 02:34 IST

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