New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Dr Priti G. Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, has been awarded a second doctorate for exceptional contributions to social service, the organisation said on Tuesday.
Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the newly consecrated Jagannath Temple at Digha in West Bengal, King of Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb, the "Adya-sevak" or First Servitor of Lord Jagannatha, on Monday urged the authorities of Digha Temple to desist from using ‘Jagannath Dham’ and honour the age-old traditions and heritage of Moola-peetha Shreemandira at Puri.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) inaugurated a five-day Mega Women's Grievance Redressal Camp at its Jasola office here on Monday, under its innovative initiative “NCW – Aapke Dwar” (NCW at Your Doorstep). This initiative is aimed at resolving women’s issues directly at the local level, eliminating the need for them to approach the Commission’s headquarters.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) BAPS' Dr Gnanvatsaldas Swami is all set to draw the attention and focus of the followers and volunteers of the Swaminarayaan Sanstha through his writings, as his first book titled “Daily Wisdom for Holistic Living” hit the stands on Monday.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a co-ordinated search operation in Karnataka’s Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College (MRMC) stipend scam, the ED's Bengaluru office seized electronic records and documents from seven premises in Kalaburgi district, an official said on Monday.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday stressed that the pain of farmers cannot be ignored under any circumstances, while underlining that Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan understands the problems of farmers. The Vice President's latest remarks assume significance as he, in December last year, questioned why there was no dialogue with the protesting farmers, and also asked Shivraj Singh Chouhan about the promises made to them earlier.
Begusarai (Bihar), May 4 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is proving to be a boon for city farmers as the monetary assistance under the programme has come as a big respite for them in tackling many challenges, including financial hardships and dependence on money lenders, particular during seed sowing and harvesting of crops.
Sheikhpura (Bihar), May 4 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched Mahila Samvad programme across the state on April 18 for women empowerment and disseminating information about various schemes of the state government to rural women.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a favourable atmosphere has emerged across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit.
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Influencers in the digital world need to safeguard their credibility, clearly define their boundaries, and communicate honestly with their followers, experts said on Sunday.
