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
Yogi’s leadership led to UP’s economic rise, says Piyush Goyal
UP shed Bimaru tag and emerged as a state of ‘unlimited potential’; In four years, the state attracted four times more FDI than it did in past 17 years, says Yogi Adityanath
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Primary to tertiary, UP bags investments across sectors
Manufacturing sector bags largest share ( 21%); another focus area of state government, the renewable energy sector, gets 13% of the investments
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Industry captains to join U.P’s new growth trajectory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will set the MoUs of over ₹10 lakh crore projects rolling on the occasion.
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
₹1.26L crore push for religious hotspots at Uttar Pradesh GBC 4.0
Mega projects to transform Ayodhya, Mathura, Kashi, Chitrakoot, Kushinagar, Prayagraj, Sitapur and Mirzapur to be unveiled at GBC today
Published on Feb 18, 2024 09:06 PM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh’s smaller pilgrim towns to grow with big investment in pipeline
According to experts, revenue generated by the visits of pilgrims will boost the local economy, spur infrastructure and generate employment.
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Ayodhya sheds do not disturb tag, becomes big draw for hotel industry
The tourism department had signed the memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for these hotels with private players at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors’ Summit held in Lucknow on February 10-12 last year.
Published on Feb 09, 2024 08:05 PM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Hotel industry homes in on Ayodhya with over ₹4200 crore projects
The state tourism department had signed the memorandums of understanding for the hotels in Ayodhya with private players at the UP Global Investors’ Summit
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh budget: Lucknow to jet into investor-friendly club with 1500-acre Aerocity
Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Khanna on Monday announced the Aerocity for Lucknow in his budget speech. Much like Aerocities in Hyderabad and Delhi, it will be the new destination of choice for corporate leaders who have their businesses anywhere across the state.
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
MoUs’ rollout to make Ayodhya much more than a temple town
Ayodhya is set to undergo significant development beyond being a temple town, with 161 MoUs worth over ₹8769.52 crore set to be launched at a groundbreaking ceremony. Projects in housing, tourism, and various other sectors are expected to boost the local economy.
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 10:58 PM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Ayodhya: Better crowd management smoothens Ram Lalla’s darshan
How a reworked strategy, courteous police personnel and scanners worked on Day 2 in Ayodhya to make darshan of deity easier
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Sea of faith: Devotees swarm Ram Mandir, testing bandobast
As around five lakh people arrive for darshan in Ayodhya on the first day, CM Yogi Adityanath flies to temple town to assess the situation.
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 02:03 AM IST
Manish Chand Pandey/ Pawan Dixit, Ayodhya
Degrees of devotion in the journey of faith in Ayodhya as Ram Temple inaugurated
Apart from many free kitchens being run across Ayodhya, residents held bhandaras near the Ram Mandir to ensure that none of the devotees go back hungry
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 04:17 AM IST
Devotees throng Ram temple in Ayodhya after it opens for general public
A large number of devotees, both locals and from other states, gathered outside the gates of the temple since Monday night amid tight security, to enter the premises
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 01:24 PM IST
Ram Lalla rises: PM Modi inaugurates Ram Temple in Ayodhya
New temple dedicated to Lord Ram as a child was consecrated in a grand ceremony marked by faith, politics and fervour, in the presence of dignitaries and guests
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 02:10 AM IST
10 lakh diyas, laser show: Festival of lights gives Ayodhya ethereal look
The sparkling ‘Ramnagari’, bathed in the glow of countless lamps, cast a spell on all who were fortunate enough to witness it.
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 04:23 AM IST
Pawan Dixit/Anupam Srivastava
Ram Lalla consecrated as PM Modi completes rituals at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
The 51-inch tall idol of Ram Lalla was decorated with a golden crown and gold ornaments, and carried a golden bow and arrow
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 06:49 PM IST
Hot spots that narrate the journey of Ram temple movement
The Bada Sthan (on way from Hanuman Garhi to the then makeshift Ram temple), the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Karsevakpuram, Karyashala (workshop), the Maniram Chhavni and the Digambar Akhara are some such spots besides the Ram Janmabhoomi area that are reminiscent of the temple movement
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Ram Lalla’s idol from makeshift temple shifted to sanctum-sanctorum
This idol, five to six inches tall, is being worshipped for the past several decades and will be placed in front of the 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla, whose ‘Pran Pratishtha ceremony is underway.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Ayodhya
Carnival atmosphere prevails as pilgrims throng Ayodhya
People from across the country have gathered in Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla, despite not being able to have darshan on the day.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 04:46 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Ayodhya
Ayodhya Ram Temple: Consecration ceremony prep in last leg as rituals continue
PM Narendra Modi will preside over the consecration ceremony on January 22, and address a gathering of at least 8,000 special invitees at a nearby venue.
Published on Jan 21, 2024 05:23 AM IST
Pran Pratishtha: Nirmohi Akhara to be in full attendance
The Nirmohi Akhara, a powerful Hindu order, will attend the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, with PM Modi as the chief guest. This will be the first time that the heads of all nine branches of the Nirmohi Akhara will be present together at an event. The Nirmohi Akhara was previously involved in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Pawan Dixit, Ayodhya
Day 4 of rituals: Holy fire lit, Ram Lalla’s silver idol worshipped
The fourth day of the weeklong rituals in Ayodhya included the lighting of a holy fire, offering of herbs and money to the deity, and consecration of a small, silver idol. The remaining rituals will be completed on January 20-22, with PM Modi performing the final rituals.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 05:15 PM IST
Pawan Dixit, Ayodhya
Ram Lalla idol arrives at temple amid rituals
The 51-inch idol was brought on an open truck from Vivek Srishti Trust, an International Yoga and Meditation Institute, where it was carved by renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj of Karnataka, to the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple amid chants of “Jai Shri Ram” by devotees
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Ram Lalla idol arrives at temple amid rituals
Seven women performed ‘kalash pujan’ on the bank of the Saryu, collecting water from the river in copper pitchers and taking them to the Ram Mandir.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
The reawakening of an ancient city
Days ahead of its tryst with history, Ayodhya is a town in a hurry, abuzz with the aspirations of people. But the shift goes beyond its gleaming facelift
Published on Jan 18, 2024 12:21 AM IST
Rituals begin as part of Ram Temple consecration event
The week-long consecration (pran pratishtha) ceremony of the infant god Ram, or Ram Lalla, began in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple on Tuesday, marking the start of an event that will culminate with the opening of the temple.
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Ayodhya
Historic countdown to consecration ceremony begins in sanctum sanctorum of Ram Temple
The temple town wore a festive look on Tuesday, with special rituals were organised in temples across the city, including Dashrath Mahal.
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Ayodhya
Remaining two Ram Lalla idols will also be enthroned in Ram temple: Trust
The remaining two idols will be enthroned on the first and second floors of the temple, said temple trust general secretary Champat Rai
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Lucknow
Ayodhya beyond sundown: Lights, laughter and lots more!
The transformation of Ayodhya into a city with a thriving evening scene, has added a dynamic dimension to its cultural landscape. Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, Naya Ghat, Ram Path, Guptar Ghat and Surajkund have emerged as lively hubs, say tourists
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Ram Temple: Shrine brings shine to hotel industry in Ayodhya
The hospitality industry in Ayodhya is set to benefit from religious tourism, with major hotel chains such as IHCL, Marriott, and Sarovar planning projects in the temple town. The existing hotels are struggling to meet the demand, and there are plans for around 550 "Home Stay" centers for visitors to experience local culture and cuisine. The transformation of Ayodhya gained momentum after the bhoomi pujan ceremony for the Ram Mandir in August 2020.
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Pawan Dixit, Ayodhya