New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi marked the Valmiki Jayanti first by offering prayers at the Valmiki Temple on Mandir Marg here on Thursday and later by meeting representatives of the Valmiki community at his mother’s residence, 10 Janpath.
Imphal, Oct 16 (IANS) Manipur Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai, who attended the first-ever meeting on the state’s ethnic violence in New Delhi on Wednesday said here that there would be more meetings and talks involving Meitei, Kuki and Naga leaders in the future to resolve the protracted communal strife in the northeastern state.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a classical language on October 17 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi and will also address the gathering at the occasion.
Prayagraj, Oct 15 (IANS) Preparations for Diwali are underway across the country, with everyone busy decorating their homes. There is a special emphasis on creating eco-friendly products in the lead-up to the festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Women in Prayagraj are making Diwali items, including diyas and idols, from cow dung.
Lucknow, Oct 15 (IANS) As a result of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s effective intervention and continuous monitoring, the situation in Bahraich could be brought under control within hours, say officials.
Lucknow, Oct 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday held an important meeting to discuss a proposed new law aimed at permanently preventing the recent incidents of contamination in food items like juices, lentils, and bread.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) BJP leader Nand Kishor Gurjar met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday to discuss the issues surrounding the Dasna Devi Temple in Ghaziabad.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the world’s largest voluntary organisation is entering its 100th year on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami.
Mysuru, Oct 12 (IANS) Dasara festival is being celebrated with much fervour and grandeur in Mysuru city. Thousands of tourists including foreigners have flocked to the city to witness the Dasara celebration and the Jamboo Savari.
Varanasi, Oct 12 (IANS) After the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) recommended the government to discontinue funding to Madrasa Boards, various Muslim leaders on Saturday criticised the NCPCR over its recommendations, saying that they protect the oriental languages.
