Ethnic violence-hit Manipur celebrates low-key Holi

IANS | March 14, 2025 9:18 PM

Imphal, March 14 (IANS) Holi, one of the biggest annual festival celebrations in Manipur, was rejoiced on Friday by the majority Meitei community in a low key manner as ethnic violence gripped the state for more than 22 months.

Centre speeds up work on 8 road, railway and metro projects under PM GatiShakti plan

IANS | March 14, 2025 6:38 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The 89th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) evaluated 8 infrastructure projects in the Road, Railway, and Metro sectors to enhance multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency in alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.

Sarpanch dies of heart attack while dancing in Rajasthan village

IANS | March 14, 2025 3:48 PM

Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) In a tragic incident in Rajasthan's Rajsamand, Sewantri village Sarpanch Vikas Dave (53) suffered a fatal heart attack while performing the traditional Ger dance during Holi celebrations. He suddenly collapsed, hitting his head on the ground.