Ram temple trust CEO Jeetendra Mishra, a retired Indian Air Force officer, has been appointed to lead administration in Ayodhya. His selection followed 5,585 applications as the Trust strengthens governance, financial oversight and long-term temple management. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first full-time CEO on September 2, 2026, placing a veteran military

Former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and former trustee Anil Mishra have received a clean chit from the Special Investigation Team probing alleged theft and irregularities involving donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. According to an official statement cited on August 18, the Uttar Pradesh Home Department submitted the SIT's final report and forwarded it to the temple trust for further consideration.

The SIT investigating alleged irregularities in donations received by the Ram temple trust is likely to submit an interim status report to the Supreme Court on Monday, July 20, 2026. The team may also seek additional time to complete the investigation and recommend administrative reforms. SIT Interim Report Expected Before Supreme Court The Special Investigation Team examining alleged embezzlement of donations received by the Shri Ram Janm

The Ayodhya SIT probe into the alleged Ram temple donation theft has identified serious weaknesses in donation counting, employee monitoring, cash auditing and physical security. Investigators believe repeated violations of established procedures left the system vulnerable to alleged financial misconduct. Ayodhya SIT Probe Identifies Security Lapses The Special Investigation Team examining alleged irregularitie

The Karnataka Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP leadership over the controversy surrounding alleged theft and financial irregularities linked to donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. At its general body meeting, the state Congress adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of bearing moral responsibility for t

The alleged donation theft controversy surrounding the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has reopened an old and politically sensitive debate over who should manage some of India’s most prominent temples. As questions are raised about accountability and security at the shrine, attention has once again turned to an episode from more than four decades ago, when a major theft at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi eventually led to a complete change in its admin

Ayodhya, July 6, 2026: The Ram Mandir Trust meeting began inside the temple complex on Monday to discuss the resignations of former general secretary Champat Rai and former trustee Anil Mishra amid the ongoing SIT probe into alleged donation irregularities. The meeting comes at a crucial moment for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, as trustees review the donation-box accounting controversy, the preliminary fin

Ram Mandir Donation Theft Accused Reveals Washroom Cash Trail The investigation into the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case has taken a serious turn after one of the arrested accused allegedly told police that stolen cash was temporarily hidden inside washrooms before being moved out of the temple complex. According to police sources, Avinash Shukla was questioned for nearly two hours on Tuesday after investigators receive

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared that his government will adopt a zero-tolerance approach against anyone found guilty of exploiting Sanatan values or misusing the faith of devotees. His remarks came a day after Uttar Pradesh Police arrested eight individuals in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations collected at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The arrests followed the registration of an FIR based on the preliminary findings of a Special Investigation Team (S

Misra seeks overhaul of Ram Mandir management Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Misra has called for a major restructuring of the Ram Mandir management system amid the ongoing controversy over alleged misappropriation of donations in Ayodhya. His remarks have added weight to growing concerns over how offerings, cash, jewellery and other valuables are being handled at one of India’s most important religious sites. Misra said

In a press statement today, DCM Pawan Kalyan strongly addressed the ongoing Tirumala laddu controversy, accusing the previous YSRCP government of a major scam in the preparation of the sacred prasadam. Kalyan claimed that palm oil and harmful chemicals had been used instead of pure ghee in the preparation of the famous Tirumala Srivari Laddu, which he said not only hurt the faith of devotees but also compromised their health. Kalyan emphasized the seriousness of the issue, pointing

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya has entered Phase 2 of its grand Pran Pratishtha ceremony, with rituals starting on June 3 and continuing through June 5. As a precursor to this sacred event, a grand Kalash Yatra was flagged off from the banks of the Saryu River on Monday evening, moving through key city points such as Veena Chowk, Ram Path, Singar Haat and Rang Mahal Barrier before reaching the temple premises.

Ram Navami 2025 is set to be one of the grandest spiritual celebrations in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Scheduled for April 6, 2025 (Chaitra Shukla Navami), the event will witness over 20 lakh devotees from across India and abroad arriving to receive Ram Lalla’s darshan at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir.   The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced extensive preparations to ensure a smooth, safe, and sacred experience for pilgrims:

Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, associated with the banned group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has issued threats targeting Hindu temples, including the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. In a recent video, reportedly filmed in Brampton, Canada, Pannun warned of potential attacks on November 16 and 17. The video appears aimed at inciting violence against Hindu places of worship in India. In his message, Pannun stated, “We will shake the foundations of Ayodhya, birthplace of the v