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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

UP Bar Council seeks list of advocates with pending cases

The UP Bar Council secretary has sent a letter to presidents/secretaries of all registered bar associations in this regard. (For Representation)

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 02:32 IST

Seers pledge to resist anti-Sanatan forces, advocate restoring Ayodhya’s ‘prestige’

Seers from Ayodhya’s mutts, temples and akharas, along with Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) functionaries, during a meeting to deliberate on issues relating to the Ram temple, in Ayodhya on Thursday. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 03:26 IST

Ayodhya seers get key role in Ram temple as religious panel revamped

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Govind Dev Giri and interim general secretary Krishna Mohan briefing the media in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (ANI VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:37 IST

Ram temple trust gets 5,200 applications for CEO’s job, defers selection

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das with members during a special meeting in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (PTI PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 20:02 IST

Ram Mandir Trust to appoint first CEO, revamp key panels today

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 03:14 IST

Search committee likely to hand over three shortlisted names for CEO’s post at Ram temple trust meeting on July 22

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will determine how much authority to delegate to the CEO. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 03:18 IST

SC nod for Kukrail night safari: Periodic inspections, strict safeguards among key riders

The apex court also directed the CEC to conduct periodic site inspections of the project and verify compliance with the conditions imposed by the various authorities. (For representation)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 03:02 IST

Influential Ayodhya seer likely to be inducted into Ram temple trust at July 22 meeting

The Ram temple trust held its previous meeting on July 6. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:43 IST

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

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