Sunni Waqf Board-governed trust invites donations for mosque in Ayodhya

The mosque trust has released bank details for donations from a large cross-section of people for constructing a mosque, on the five-acre land in the Dhannipur village in lieu of the Babri mosque

The mosque trust constituted by the Sunni Waqf Board, has released bank details for donations from a large cross-section of people, including non-Muslims for constructing a mosque, hospital, community kitchen and library on the five-acre land in the Dhannipur village in lieu of the Babri mosque. The trust, Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation, has opened two current accounts in two leading private sector banks at branches in Hewett Road and Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar.

Trust secretary, Athar Hussain, said, “We will accept donations from all communities to make the Dhannipur complex a unique example of communal harmony and a centre of healing, teaching and preaching.” He said. “We have decided to create a website and portal of the Trust with a gateway to receive donations as we are receiving numerous calls from those willing to donate,” Funds for the Dhannipur complex will be raised from donations from all communities, he said.

“We expect financial aid from the government too. In fact, a Member of Parliament from Assam, Abdul Khalique, has offered to donate and we are receiving messages from the Muslims and Hindus, who are eager to provide funds for the mosque and other facilities,” he added. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust that is overseeing Ram temple construction, has already set up bank accounts for donations for the temple construction. The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation was formed with nine members and six more would be made trust members soon. The trust will supervise the construction of the mosque and the complex in Ayodhya..Read More

Donald Trump’s Taj visit: Royal graves get mud pack, chandelier refurbished

As per Supreme Court directions, petrol or diesel-operated vehicles are not permitted within 500 metres of the Taj Mahal’s gate

Authorities at the Archaeological Survey of India had “advanced the dates” for mud-pack treatment for the graves of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and wife Mumtaz Mahal at Taj Mahal in view of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to the famed mausoleum on Tuesday, an official said. The 17th-century monument to love, built over a period of nearly 20 years by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife after her death in 1631, is being refurbished to welcome the American leader and US First Lady Melania Trump.

“The red sandstones of the Taj complex are being cleaned of stains from weather, fountains have been spruced up and extra stock of shimmering flowers added in gardens to enhance the glory of the monument,” ASI Agra Circle Superintending Archaeologist Vasant Swarnkar said. The ASI official said the world heritage site was also getting ready to welcome Trump just like Agra was being decked up for his visit on Tuesday evening.

“We have already done the mud-pack treatment of the two royal graves. It is done with ‘multani mitti’ and takes a couple of days,” Swarnkar told PTI. “After the treatment, it is cleaned with distilled water. It was done in the last few days.” Asked if the special treatment was being given after a long time, he said such works were carried out regularly and its date was due in coming time. Asked if the special treatment was being given after a long time, he said such works were carried out regularly and its date was due in coming time. “But, we preponed the mud-pack dates keeping in view the visit of the US president,” the official said…Keep Reading

Taj Mahal to be repaired after 90 yrs: Damaged stones, stains to be removed

The dome of the main mausoleum will also be given mud pack treatment to contain discolouration and cleanse the yellow stains

The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has started broad fix deal with one of the four minarets of the notable seventeenth century landmark of affection, the Taj Mahal. The ASI has embraced the activity after reports of harm and breaks in the stones and rusting of iron clips.

ASI boss in Agra, Vasant Swarnakar revealed to IANS this was an “exceptional exercise” and not a normal one. Before long platform would before long be raised and the region fenced to keep guests at a protected separation.

Authorities said this fix work to supplant harmed stones and fix lining in dark stones that had stripped off was being embraced after right around 90 years. Around two dozen marble pieces of the stairs would be supplanted.

The vault of the fundamental tomb will likewise be given mud pack treatment to contain “discolouration” and scrub the yellow stains. This “magnificence parlor treatment” is presently an ordinary component, to guarantee the world legacy landmark seemed shimmering white.

In the interim, the greenish fixes on the white marble stones at the back, towards Yamuna, have seemed again as bacterial states have created in the exceptionally contaminated water of the stream. Modest bugs recognized as Goeldichironomus, benefiting from poisons, leave their crap superficially, giving a green look, as indicated by specialists.