Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) As political slugfest around the RSS and its ideology continues to stir debate between the BJP and opposition parties, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has called for restraint and statesmanship from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, especially on ‘national festivals’.
Kathua, Aug 16 (IANS) In the remote village of Duggan in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has become a beacon of hope for a struggling family. Akshay Sharma, a young boy from a poor household, remained silent for eight long years due to a cleft lip and palate condition.
Lucknow, Aug 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the holy city of Mathura on the occasion of Janmashtami and inaugurated 118 developmental projects worth Rs 646 crore. These included inauguration of 80 projects worth about Rs 273 crore and laying of foundation stone for 38 projects worth Rs 373 crore.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Janmashtami, the festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated in various parts of Maharashtra as well as Gujarat with full religious fervour and gaiety.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Vowing to clean the Yamuna river with honest policy and intention, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Janmashtami and urged them to follow the teachings of Lord Krishna on compassion toward animals and protection of environment.
Surat, Aug 16 (IANS) A vibrant and devotional atmosphere on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami was seen in the city of Surat as thousands of devotees thronged temples and participated in festive celebrations there on Saturday.
Nainital, Aug 16 (IANS) The city of lakes, Nainital, was immersed in devotion and celebration on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Saturday. Temples were beautifully illuminated, and tableaux depicting the life and divine plays of Lord Krishna brought the city to life.
Greater Noida, Aug 16 (IANS) A 24-year-old B. Tech (Computer Science) student of Sharda University, situated in Greater Noida, allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room on the campus, police said on Saturday.
Guwahati, Aug 15 (IANS) The historic War Memorial at Digholi Pukhuri in Guwahati resonated with stirring notes of patriotism on Friday evening as the Indian Air Force’s No. 7 Band delivered a spellbinding public performance to mark the 79th Independence Day.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In her maiden Independence Day speech, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday shared her vision for the city’s green development and welfare policies targeted at women, school students, workers, slum dwellers and the elderly.
