Kedarnath Yatra laced with chaos and disorder; administration's indifference adds to woes

Gangesh Thakur | October 24, 2024 9:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Kedarnath Yatra is one of the most-revered Hindu pilgrimages which is undertaken by many devotees every year despite challenges arising due to inclement weather conditions. Even this year, though adverse weather conditions came as an obstacle for the pilgrims, the Yatra towards Kedarnath Temple resumed as soon as the weather turned conducive.

Indians seek lifestyle residences amid govt’s infrastructure push: Economist

IANS | October 24, 2024 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Amid the government’s push to develop world-class infrastructure, the real estate industry is also surging due to better connectivity options, festive incentives, and changing lifestyle choices, an economist said on Thursday.

Rural women of Dhanbad reap benefits of Ujjwala scheme

IANS | October 23, 2024 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Ujjwala scheme, one of the flagship schemes of the Modi government has brought a significant turnaround in the lives of rural women across the country.

Union Minister Joshi flags off vans for sale of Chana Dal at Rs 70 a kg in Delhi

IANS | October 23, 2024 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Retail sale of Chana Dal and Chana Whole in Delhi-NCR at Rs 70 per kg and Rs 58 per kg, respectively, was launched by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday.

Odisha gears up as cyclone 'Dana' set to make landfall on Oct 24; Bengal also alert

IANS | October 23, 2024 1:08 AM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) Authorities in Odisha and the neighbouring state of West Bengal are on a 'high alert mode' as the cyclonic storm 'Dana' likely to be formed in Bay of Bengal on Wednesday is expected to make landfall in Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar islands during the night of October 24 and early morning of October 25.

Bihar: Darbhanga residents welcome affordable flights for another decade under UDAN scheme

IANS | October 22, 2024 9:04 PM

Patna, Oct 22 (IANS) The proposed extension of UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme for another ten years has left scores of air passengers elated and overjoyed.

Kullu: Air travellers rejoice extension of UDAN scheme for another ten years

IANS | October 22, 2024 8:15 PM

Shimla, Oct 22 (IANS) As UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, one of the flagship programmes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, has been extended for another 10 years, those benefiting from it have welcomed the move with open arms.

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar takes charge as new NCW chief

IANS | October 22, 2024 7:51 PM

Jaipur, Oct 22 (IANS) Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar on Tuesday assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), according to an official order.

Transcending 'Indian': This author deconstructs the necessity to disconnect and the lure of glory

Kavya Dubey | October 22, 2024 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) In November 2018, the world suddenly woke up to a community that did not care to be known. And as much as it intrigued many, the incident caught the fancy of author Sujit Saraf, who decided to explore the extent of "absurdity" to which one could go, and crystallised his study and imagination into ‘Island’ (Speaking Tiger).

'Clean energy is the need of the hour': PM Modi highlights India's 'Go Green' initiatives

IANS | October 21, 2024 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) In a significant reaffirmation of India's dedication to clean energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the nation's major and crucial achievements in this direction. In his post on X, the Prime Minister stressed the need for sustainable practices globally in present circumstances.

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Kedarnath Yatra laced with chaos and disorder; administration's indifference adds to woes

Indians seek lifestyle residences amid govt’s infrastructure push: Economist

Rural women of Dhanbad reap benefits of Ujjwala scheme

Union Minister Joshi flags off vans for sale of Chana Dal at Rs 70 a kg in Delhi

Odisha gears up as cyclone 'Dana' set to make landfall on Oct 24; Bengal also alert

Bihar: Darbhanga residents welcome affordable flights for another decade under UDAN scheme

Kullu: Air travellers rejoice extension of UDAN scheme for another ten years

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar takes charge as new NCW chief

Transcending 'Indian': This author deconstructs the necessity to disconnect and the lure of glory

'Clean energy is the need of the hour': PM Modi highlights India's 'Go Green' initiatives

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