Bihan Didis receive 1.5 lakh tricolour order under Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, boosting livelihoods in Chhattisgarh

IANS | August 11, 2025 6:13 PM

Bilaspur, Aug 11 (IANS) In a vibrant blend of patriotism and empowerment, the women of Chhattisgarh’s Bihan Yojana have taken on the task of stitching more than 1.5 lakh tricolour flags under the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, as part of the nationwide Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. This initiative is not only helping ignite the spirit of nationalism but is also significantly strengthening the financial conditions of these rural women.

Gujarat: Vadnagar to get Rs 17-crore multi-modal hub, CM Patel inspects progress

IANS | August 11, 2025 6:12 PM

Vadnagar, Aug 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the heritage city of Vadnagar to review the progress of key state and Central government development projects aimed at transforming the town into a major tourism hub. A highlight of the visit was the inspection of the Rs 17-crore Multi-Modal Transportation Hub and public plaza under construction opposite Vadnagar Railway Station.

1,273 evacuated so far by air as massive rescue ops showcase swift disaster response in Dharali

IANS | August 10, 2025 10:01 PM

Uttarkashi, Aug 10 (IANS) In a massive air rescue operation, a total of 1,273 people stranded in the disaster-hit area of Dharali have so far been evacuated by helicopter to safer locations including Matli helipad, Chinyalisaur airstrip, and Dehradun. This massive evacuation is part of the ongoing operations to provide relief after a natural disaster struck the region earlier this month.