Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, a few weeks ago, had made a bizarre claim that "real Ayodhya lies in Nepal, not in India". He has now outdone himself, and has gone steps further to validate his belief.

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli to inaugurate Ram Janmabhoomi site in Nepal

The Saryu Ghat was seen decorated ahead of the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday. In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, sanitisation work was also done at the Hanuman Garhi temple in the morning ahead of the Prime Minister`s visit.

COVID-19 protocols in place as Ayodhya gets ready for grand Ram Temple ceremony

Every street in Ayodhya was seen illuminated with earthen lamps ahead of the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Ram Temple on Wednesday. People also lit diyas on the banks of Saryu river as part of the `deepotsava` celebrations in the temple town which will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries arrive today for the `bhoomi pujan` ceremony of the Ram Temple.

Ayodhya lit up with earthen lamps ahead of Ram Temple's foundation stone laying ceremony

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cancelled his scheduled visit to Ayodhya trip on Sunday, following the demise of state minister for technical education Kamla Rani Varun.

UP minister dies, CM Adityanath cancels visit to Ayodhya

The preparations for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya are in full swing. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is slated to visit the city on Sunday for the second time in a week to take stock of the preparation done.

Ayodhya decked up ahead of August 5 Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan', UP CM to visit on Sunday

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya was not a political issue, but a matter of pride and faith for lakhs of devotees.

Ram temple not political issue, but matter of pride: Minister

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has said that a time capsule will be placed about 2,000 feet underground at the Ram Temple construction site in Ayodhya.

Time capsule to be placed 2,000 feet under Ram Mandir site in Ayodhya

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed two petitions seeking the preservation of artifacts recovered from Ayodhya during excavation at Ram Janmabhoomi and for the remains left behind by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

SC dismisses plea seeking preservation of artifacts recovered from Ayodhya, imposes fine

Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a clarification on Prime Minister KP Oli's remarks on Monday on Ayodhya and Lord Ram and said as there have been several myths and references about Shri Ram and places associated with him, PM was highlighting the importance of further studies and research of vast cultural geography Ramayana represents to obtain facts.

PM Oli's remarks on Ayodhya & Lord Ram not to debase significance of Ayodhya: Nepal

Nepal is desperate to rub India the wrong way. From map fixing to banning Indian channels, the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has tried it all. Now, Oli claims that Hindu deity Lord Ram was a Nepali and not an Indian and that India has set up a fake Ayodhya.

KP Sharma Oli's claim on Lord Ram: A new weapon to target India and impress China

Pakistan, on Wednesday night, criticised India for starting the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The government said it shows how the Muslims in the country are being marginalised.

Pakistan criticizes construction of Ram Mandir; calls it Hindutva agenda

Carvings on sandstone and a Shivling have been found during the land levelling work at Ram Janmabhoomi here, said Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Trust.

Hindu sculptures, broken idols found at Ram Janmabhoomi site during land levelling: Temple trust

Ayodhya District Magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha on Thursday said Section 144, which prohibits an assembly of more than 4 people in an area, will remain in force in the district till February 25.

Uttar Pradesh: Section 144 extended for security in Ayodhya till 25 February

Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday beefed up security in the temple town of Ayodhya and is keeping a tab on the movement of suspicious vehicles crossing through the city.

Uttar Pradesh Police beef up security in Ayodhya

The Supreme Court on December 12 dismissed a batch of petitions seeking review of its November 9 Ayodhya land dispute case verdict, which cleared the way for construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site.

Supreme Court dismisses all review petitions in Ayodhya verdict

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the petitions that are seeking a review of the Ayodhya land verdict. The five-judge constitution bench will hear the petitions at 1.

Ayodhya land verdict: Supreme Court to hear review petitions tomorrow

A total of six petitions were filed on Friday challenging the Supreme Court`s November 9 decision granting ownership rights to Hindus parties in Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.

Six review pleas filed in Supreme Court against Ayodhya land verdict

Security has been tightened in Ayodhya ahead of the 27th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, which falls on December 6. "Security arrangements have been made for Friday like we had done in November ahead of Supreme Court verdict.

Ayodhya: Security tightened ahead of Babri Masjid's demolition anniversary

The Supreme Court judgment in the Ayodhya land dispute case is one of the most momentous and judicious decisions in the annals of the history of Indian Judiciary.

Ayodhya verdict heals wounds of all parties

Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Monday filed a petition seeking review of the Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya title dispute case. On November 9, a five-judge bench unanimously ruled in favour of Ram Lalla and said the entire disputed land spread over 2.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind files review petition against Ayodhya verdict

All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday said that it will file a petition seeking review of Supreme Court's order in Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case next month.

Ayodhya judgement: All India Muslim Personal Law Board to file review petition

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday cancelled his scheduled Ayodhya visit due to security concerns, party sources said. Uddhav was to visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on November 24.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray cancels Ayodhya visit due to security concern

All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is scheduled to hold a meeting at 10 am on Sunday in Lucknow to discuss if the board will file a review petition regarding the apex court verdict on Ayodhya.

Ayodhya verdict: Muslim Law Board to meet shortly, might file review petition

With today’s Ayodhya verdict, for me personally, it’s a sense of closure and relief though it has taken 27 long years. It all started way back in 1992, I had just joined as a rookie reporter.

Reporting from Ayodhya on December 6, 1992

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