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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Deputy Minister of the State Secretary Juri Ardiantoro responded to the promise made by the police to promptly reveal the mystery behind the death of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomat Arya Daru Pangayunan. Juri Ardiantoro stated that the government urges the National Police to resolve the case quickly. "The police will surely work hard to reveal the truth. But we cannot force them to produce quick results," said Juri at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, on Th
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, is set to dock at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday and will be berthed till Tuesday. The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximate ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 19 (PTI) Pledging to act against a "few elements" speaking the language of proscribed terror group The Resistance Front (TRF), Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that every citizen of the Union territory has the onerous responsibility to build a terror-free and drug-free society. He said this while addressing the provincial 'Arya Mahasammelan' at Sher-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) here. "... There are a few elements who speak the language of the (terror group) TRF. Police administration and security forces are committed ...Read More >
Ayodhya (UP), Dec 16 (PTI) The last rites of Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti were performed with 'jal samadhi' (immersion) in the Saryu river here on Tuesday amid Vedic chanting. Devotees showered flowers on Vedanti's funeral procession at several places as it passed through the town. The procession began from his residence, passed through Janki Mahal and reached the main road. On Ram Path, darshan of the Ram temple and Hanumangarhi shrine was offered from outside. The procession later reached Tulsidas Ghat on the banks of the Saryu, where the mortal remai ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): In an initiative aimed at fostering spirituality and preserving cultural heritage, the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, during its 75th Meeting held under the chairmanship of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved the dedication of five newly constructed temples to the public in the month of July along with the construction of five additional temples in District Reasi. According to a release, as part of this initiative, the Shrine Board has formally dedicated the five temples today at each location in distinct villages acro ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered the inaugural address at the NEP Conclave-2025, organised by the Higher Education Department here today. While speaking at the event, the LG, as per an official press release, applauded the efforts of all the stakeholders for speedy implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), saying it is a matter of pride that Jammu Kashmir is among the first in the country to implement the NEP across all higher education institutions in the Union Territory. The LG also stated that universities and colleges in Jammu & Kashmir "are building an ec ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (ANI/ARAB NEWSWIRE): One year ago, India played host to a wedding that captured not only the nation imagination but also the world attention. The marriage of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani in July 2024 was more than a union of two individuals; it was a powerful assertion of India cultural identity, spiritual depth, and global reach. In a world where weddings often lean toward the performative, the Ambani-Merchant nuptials were a conscious reassertion of meaning--where tradition, ritual, and modern diplomacy converged on an unprecedented scale. Millions around the world tun ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India's manuscripts, which preserve its culture and traditions, are the 'footprints of humanity's entire journey of development.' Speaking on the second day of the three-day international conference on Gyan Bharatam here, Modi also highlighted the enduring richness of India's knowledge tradition, attributing it to four foundational pillars -- preservation, innovation, addition and adaptation. "India's manuscripts, which preserve its culture and traditions, are in fact the footprints of humanity's entire journey of development.. ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier governments had neglected India's manuscript heritage due to a "colonial mindset", as he inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said it should have been the nation's responsibility after Independence to identify and preserve ancient manuscripts, but this had not been done. "Due to a colonial mindset, no attention was paid in this direction. The mistake of neglecting manuscripts by earlier governments is ...Read More >
Jammu, June 8 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a mega industrial unit in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, saying that massive infrastructure development is stimulating rapid economic growth of the region. He said that the union territory will soon become a manufacturing hub, a principal market of north, and a competitive provider of services. Also Read | Chennai Shocker: Doctor Kills Woman Who Blackmailed Him With Nude Photos, Arrested After CCTV, Call Records Reveal Truth. The LG reiterated his commitment to decentralising the industrial infr ...Read More >
Asserting that the Indus Waters Treaty was a "historic mistake", Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said its termination is a befitting response to Pakistan and will ensure immense benefit to Jammu and Kashmir, which will be able to harness its real hydro power potential. IMAGE: Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha (left), during 'Provincial Arya Mahasammelan' to commemorate 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati and 150th anniversary of the founding of Arya ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Monday celebrated Sanskrit Day at Samskruti, the Raj Bhavan Community Hall, in collaboration with the Sanskrit Academy. The event brought together eminent scholars, academicians, and students from various Gurukulams, blending tradition with youthful participation. Addressing the gathering, the Governor described Sanskrit as the "soul of the nation", praising its purity, universality, and profound contribution to global knowledge. He noted that the language has shaped India's art, philosophy, sciences, medicine, literature, and governance for t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyajji Joshi, and former Ayodhya MP Lallu Singh, among others, were present on the dais. Sinha said Ayodhya as a holy town embodies India's cultural roots, and underlined that no nation can grow without taking care of its "roots". "Ayodhya is an important pillar of India's global recognition, economic power and cultural continuity," Sinha said. He emphasised that Ayodhya can become a "centre of soft power" of India, from where a ...Read More >
Katra, July 13: In a significant step toward promoting spiritual development and preserving cultural heritage, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has dedicated five newly constructed temples to the public across Reasi district. The decision was approved during the 75th Meeting of the Board, chaired by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Chairman of the Shrine Board.In addition to the dedication of these temples, the Board has also approved the construction of five more temples in Reasi, further expanding the region's spiritual infrastructure.The ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor on Sunday said that "massive infrastructure development and investor-friendly policy have transformed J&K into an attractive investment destination of north India". According to an official press release, addressing an 'Investors Meet', organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce and ICICI Bank, at Basohli in Kathua, Shah affirmed that the Government of India is committed to extending all possible support to facilitate J&K's Industrial growth. "Industries are crucial for economic growth, to generate employment and to boost income. Efforts are being made ...Read More >
"I consider the Basohli Utsav as the Mahakumbh of art, culture and tradition. It reminds all sections of society that they are inheritors of the great heritage of India and they need to contribute to the cultural renaissance and in the journey towards a developed India," Sinha said. The festival is being organised by the J-K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, divisional administration, Jammu, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts. "As we intensify the process for a Viksit Bharat, t ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed sewing machines, laptops, and certificates to approximately 250 participants at the 14th session of the Sewing, Embroidery, and Computer Training Centre, which is operated by the Kashi Annapurna Anna Kshetra Trust. The event took place at the Annapurna Rishikul Brahmacharyashram Sanskrit College in Shivpur on Monday, underscoring the government's commitment to supporting skill development among young people, as stated in the release. Also Read | Khagen Murmu Attacked: Lok Sabha Speaker ...Read More >
KATRA, July 13: In a major step towards strengthening spiritual infrastructure and cultural preservation in Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has dedicated five newly constructed temples to the public in District Reasi. The initiative was approved during the 75th Board Meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of SMVDSB, Manoj Sinha. The temples, located in Gorta Kalika Sathaan (Village Harotkote), Pancheri Galli (Village Dangakote), Tote Devsthan (Village Tote), Village Devigarh (Tehsil Bhomag) and Village Chasana, were formally consecrated and ope ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 03: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Programme's valedictory event at University of Jammu. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, Yuva Connect Programme leverages My Bharat platform to promote dialogue, empowerment and active participation of youth and bridges the gap between young citizens and policymakers. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the young minds to harness the potential of knowledge and contribute towards social transformation and economic growth of the nation. "The 21st century is India's centur ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged youth to strengthen brotherhood and champion compassion over conflicts worldwide. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 'Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival', organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, in Jammu, LG Sinha said, "In this interconnected era, strengthen brotherhood's bond. Champion compassion over conflict worldwide." He said in this defining moment as global strife fractures societies and humanity quests ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotten.Trivedi said, "Shivaji Maharaj belonged to all of us, entire country. Unfortunately, the British p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, P ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday stated that the mega railway manufacturing unit at Kazipet was being developed with modern, state-of-the-art technology with a cost of Rs.521 crore. Speaking after inspecting the unit, he informed that the civil construction works at the manufacturing unit would be completed by December, 2025, while the entire project was expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The Union Minister stated that the manufacturing unit has high potential and has been designed flexibly to manufacture coaches, engines and metro trains. Ashwini ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. Earlier, the PM inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's tallest rail bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge, the country's first cable-stayed railway bridge The Srinagar-Katra journey, which currently takes nearly six hour ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with members of civil society organisations, religious leaders, elected representatives, and representatives from the trade and business communities to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Among those present were Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Special Director General (Coordination) S.J.M. Gillani; Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and CEO of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Bidhuri; ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 5: Indian Railways will commence regular operations of two new Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar from June 7, following their official inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow, June 6. The trains will offer passengers a fast, reliable, and modern travel option, running six days a week in both directions, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi is expected to flag off the two specially designed Vande Bharat trains running between Srinagar and Katra on June 6, marking the completion of the long-awaited project to li ...Read More >