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Patna, Nov 16 (PTI) Claiming that she was "cursed at" for donating a "dirty kidney" to her father Lalu Prasad in exchange for money and party ticket, Rohini Acharya on Sunday said "she has been made an orphan" and advised all married women to refrain from saving "your God-like father if he has a son". In an emotional outburst, Acharya, in a series of posts on X, said that "may no household give birth to a girl with a fate like that of Rohini". The posts came a day after her announcement that s ...Read More >
Patna: A day after the RJD suffered a crushing electoral setback, the crisis within the party escalated into the personal domain with Rohini Acharya stepping out of her father Lalu Prasad's residence on Saturday to declare that she had "no family left". Rohini, who once donated a kidney to save Lalu's life said she had been "expelled" by those closest to the RJD leadership, turning an already fraught internal rift into an unprecedented public rupture."I don't have any family, you should go and a ...Read More >
Pune: After constant criticism by the opposition parties and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Dhangekar in the alleged connection in the sale of land belonging to the Seth Hirachand Nemchand Smarak Trust (SHNT) Jain Boarding House in Model Colony, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol spoke with the media on Thursday and clarified the matter and reiterated his non-involvement. Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol said, "Before the indefinite hunger strike bega ...Read More >
BJP MP and junior aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol is locked in an unexpected controversy over the Jain land deal in Pune following sensational disclosures made by Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Dhangekar.Apparently, when scribes asked deputy CM and Sena chief Eknath Shinde about the row, he did not take the question seriously, saying the matter will end soon. In view of Dhangekar's fresh salvo, it appears unless CM Devendra Fadnavis and Shinde step in, an end will not be in sight. In the past too, ...Read More >
Guwahati: The devotional fervour of Chhath Puja this year found an added emotional rhythm as songs of Zubeen Garg once again became the soothing backdrop to the rituals performed at ghats in the city.Devotees in the city joined the pan-India celebration as the Chhath Puja, a four-day festival devoted to the sun god, commenced from Monday. While maintaining the traditional sanctity of the festival, the city, however saw the devotees playing music of Zubeen Garg, blending the Assamese sentiment wi ...Read More >
KEDARNATH: The sacred portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham, the eleventh Jyotirlinga, were ceremoniously closed for the winter season on Thursday at 8:30 AM, amid devotional tunes from an Army band and chants of "Jai Baba Kedar." Over 10,000 devotees gathered in the chilling weather to witness the closing ceremony, which marked the end of a successful pilgrimage season. The ancient temple had been decorated with fresh flowers for the occasion. The Panchmukhi Utsav Doli of Baba Kedar began its journe ...Read More >
Pune: A group of people under Sakal Jain Samaj on Friday carried out a long march to oppose the sale of Seth Hirachand Nemchand Smarak Trust's property, located in Model Colony. Akshay Jain, one of the agitators, said the hostel's land, which also has a temple, was disposed of by the trustees without following due process. "Options such as reaching out to the community for fundraising were available, but trustees sold the land," he added. Raju Shetty, a farmer leader and a former member of Parli ...Read More >
Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing caste survey. This follows a High Court order making the survey voluntary. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MP Tejasvi Surya also opted out, citing concerns about the survey's intentions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the survey is progressing well statewide, excluding Bengaluru. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and wife Sudha Murty have declined to participate in the ongoing socio-economic and educational ...Read More >
Ayodhya: "In Ayodhya, every particle exudes dignity, every lamp radiates compassion, and Lord Shri Ram dwells in every heart," Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday during the coronation ceremony of Lord Ram at Ramkatha Park in Ayodhya Dham. Recalling the origins of Diwali, the Chief Minister said that thousands of years ago, when the world was engulfed in darkness, Ayodhya illuminated itself with lamps to welcome its Lord, its God, its ideal, and its faith. "That divine celebration lat ...Read More >
Vrindavan: A sealed room, known as the Toshkhana, of the Shri Banke Bihari Temple was opened after 54 years by a Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee on Saturday. Committee members entered the room, and carried out an inventory before locking the doors once again. A 'tijori' (safe), two boxes, a 'çhatra' (cover), wooden structures and utensils were found in the room after the four-hour search, Hindustan Times has reported. The safe or the boxes were not opened. Sandeep Singh, circle ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has stressed on making education based on creative and critical thinking, and said it should not be confined to theoretical knowledge. Speaking at the valedictory session of the North East Education Conclave 2025 here on Saturday, Acharya said the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, is a timely step in preparing students for the present times.The conclave, organised by the Pragjyotispur University to mark its foundation day, brought together e ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has stressed on making education based on creative and critical thinking, and said it should not be confined to theoretical knowledge. Speaking at the valedictory session of the North East Education Conclave 2025 here on Saturday, Acharya said the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, is a timely step in preparing students for the present times.The conclave, organised by the Pragjyotispur University to mark its foundation day, brought together e ...Read More >
PUNE: Thousands of members of the Jain community on Friday rallied against the sale of the Seth Hirachand Nemchand Digambar Jain Boarding (SHND hostel) property -- a 3.5-acre plot in Model Colony housing a Jain temple and hostel. The protesters accused the Seth Hirachand Nemchand Smarak Trust of "betraying the (Jain) community's faith while selling the trust land in Model Colony to a Pune-based developer". At the centre of the controversy is a high-value transaction between the trust and Gokhal ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has deployed several senior leaders and prominent functionaries to spearhead the party's campaign for the ensuing Nuapada bye-election. According to the office order given by BJD President Naveen Patnaik, the BJD has assigned leaders to different blocks and urban local bodies (ULBs) of Nuapada district to ensure coordinated and intensive campaign management. For the Nuapada Block, key leaders such as Niranjan Pujari, Sanjay Das Burma, Arun Sahoo, Pratap J ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, author Sudha Murty, have chosen not to participate in the ongoing Socio-Economic and Academic Survey, popularly referred to as the caste census, being conducted by the Congress-led Karnataka government. The couple submitted a self-attested letter to the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, the autonomous body overseeing the survey, stating that they were opting out for personal reasons. "We and our family will not participate i ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adtiyanath on Wednesday gave a terse warning to hoodlums who indulge in eve-teasing. He said: "Agar Yamraj ka ticket chahiye to beti ko cher kar dekh lo (Try teasing a daughter only if you want a meet Yamraj - the Hindu God of death).The CM made the statement at an event where he distributed free LPG gas cylinder refills to 1.86 crore beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana ahead of Diwali."BJP's double engine govt has ensured that if someone dared to tease or harass a g ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: CM Yogi Adtiyanath on Wednesday gave a terse warning to hoodlums who indulge in eve-teasing. He said: "Agar Yamraj ka ticket chahiye to beti ko chhed kar dekh lo (Try teasing a daughter only if you want a meet Yamraj - the Hindu God of death).The CM made the statement at an event where he distributed free LPG refills to benficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana ahead of Diwali. The scheme will benefit 1.86 crore households."BJP's double engine govt has ensured that if someone dared to tease or ...Read More >
Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri of Bageshwar Dham has announced a 10-day padyatra from Delhi to Vrindavan, starting November 7, to promote Hindus, Hindutva and Hindustan. Shastri clarified that the initiative is not against Muslims or Christians. Spiritual leader Bageshwar Dham Sarkar Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Wednesday announced a 10-day padyatra from Delhi to Vrindavan, starting November 7, to promote Hindus, Hindutva, and Hindustan, reject casteism, and clarify that the initiati ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The school of economics at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) held the sixth edition of its Economics Conclave on September 29 and 30, resuming the annual series after a six-year gap caused by the pandemic. The student-led event, themed 'Shocks, Shifts, and Strategies: Mapping India's Macroeconomic Future', brought together economists, policymakers and young researchers from across the country. Niti Aayog vice-chairman Suman Bery, delivering the keynote address 'India's Macro Challeng ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 26 (ANI): Navratri, the festival of devotion and divine energy, is being celebrated across the state. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, accompanied by the First Lady Kumud Devi, visited the sacred Shaktipeeth Kamakhya Temple on Friday. During the visit, the Governor offered prayers at the holy shrine and sought the divine blessings of Maa Kamakhya. Also Read | What Is Digital ID Card? Know All About System Made Mandatory in UK To Curb Illegal Migration ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 26 (ANI): Navratri, the festival of devotion and divine energy, is being celebrated across the state. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, accompanied by the First Lady Kumud Devi, visited the sacred Shaktipeeth Kamakhya Temple on Friday. During the visit, the Governor offered prayers at the holy shrine and sought the divine blessings of Maa Kamakhya. He prayed for the welfare, happiness and prosperity of all citizens of Assam and extended his heartfelt w ...Read More >
Bihar Assembly polls: In a social media post on the platform X, Tej Pratap shared a poster for the 'Jan Shakti Janata Dal', naming himself as its 'national president' and featuring a 'blackboard' as its election symbol Bihar Assembly polls: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, announced on Friday that he has established a new political outfit for what he termed "a long battle" in the state. Earlier this year, Yadav was expelled from the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has imposed traffic restriction to ensure no inconvenience to commuters during Durga Puja festivities in Bhubaneswar. These restrictions will be in force from 2 pm to 2 am on all days between September 27 and October 2, according to the order issued by commissioner of police S Dev Datta Singh. No heavy vehicle will be allowed on the following roads during this period: >> Rasulgarh to Lingipur and vice-versa via Bomikhal, Laxmisagar, Kalpana Square, Ravi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Workers and leaders of the Opposition party Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday held a massive protest against curtailment of Panchayati Raj powers in Odisha. They engaged in a scuffle with the police at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar while marching ahead to gherao the state Assembly in protest against the Odisha government's alleged attempt to limit the powers of elected representatives under the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Hundreds of BJD workers, party supported ...Read More >
Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) [India], September 16 (ANI): The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after the Chandrabhaga River in Rishikesh district swelled following heavy rains since Tuesday morning, causing water to reach the highway and prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious near rivers and streams. The SDRF team also cleared the road blocked due to a tree falling near Khara Srot in the Muni Ki Reti area in Tehri Garhwal district. Continuous rain led ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone on Tuesday to get a detailed update on the situation arising from heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke with the chief minister, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office. "There has been a lot of damage to houses and government properties. Livelihood is affected..PM Modi and Union Home Minist ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday expressed concern over the extensive damage caused to shops and hotels due to heavy rainfall in Dehradun's Sahastradhara area and directed officials to speed up rescue and relief operations.The torrential rains lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara river to overflow. The gushing waters carried debris into the main market area, leading to significant damage to several commercial establishments.In a social med ...Read More >
According to the latest reports, a cloudburst occurred early this morning at the iconic tourist spot of Sahastradhara. The receding monsoon is wreaking havoc in the hill state of Uttarakhand. Heavy rains lashed parts of Dehradun and nearby areas since last night. According to the latest reports, a cloudburst occurred early this morning at the iconic tourist spot of Sahastradhara. As a result, the Tamsa River has risen above the danger mark. A video posted by news agency ANI shows the famous T ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 16 (ANI): Heavy rainfall lashed Dehradun district on Monday night, causing the Tamsa river to swell and inundate the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of the city's most prominent shrines. Water entered the temple courtyard and rose to the statue of Hanuman, though the sanctum sanctorum remained safe. Speaking to ANI, Temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi said that the river started flowing heavily since morning, and the entire temple premises were submerged. ...Read More >
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