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It was signed by representatives of over a dozen groups, including the Ladakh Travel Trade Alliance, All Ladakh Adventure and Tour Operators Association, All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association, Ladakh Taxi Cooperative Society, Maxi Cab Operators Cooperative Society and Ladakh Bike Rental Cooperative Society. It was also endorsed by civil society groups such as the Ladakh Buddhist Association, Ladakh Gonpa Association, Anjuman-e-Moin-ul-Islam, Anjuman Imamia, Christian Association Leh and ...Read More >
Leh, April 8: In a bid to strengthen Ladakh's tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched the official Ladakh Tourism portal (https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/) at the Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, monks and senior government officials. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also launched the official portal for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Reli ...Read More >
Leh, Apr 8 (PTI) To strengthen Ladakh's tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday launched the official portals for Ladakh Tourism and sacred exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha, an official said. The portals -- https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/ and https://tathagata.co.in/ -- were launched at the Lt Governor's Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, monks and senior government officials, a Lok Bhavan spokesperso ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's residence to review preparations for the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttarakhand on April 14. The Prime Minister is slated to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway during the visit. The Chief Minister directed all departments to work in close coordination. He emphasised ensuring participation from every section of ...Read More >
Agra, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a landmark event that promises to reshape the future of the historic city of the Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday presented a massive development boost to Agra by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 325 projects worth a total of Rs 6,466.37 crore. The highlight of the grand ceremony, held at Rahan Kalan near the Agra Inner Ring Road, was the Bhoomi Pujan for the ambitious 'Greater Agra' township -- a project desig ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (UNI)As Kerala prepares to go to the polls on April 9, Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar, IAS, has urged citizens to actively participate in what he described as the "festival of democracy," stressing that every vote counts in shaping the nation's future. In a message ahead of the elections, Kelkar emphasised that voting is not merely a right but a solemn responsibility. He said the strength of Indian democracy lies in the power of the ballot, with each vo ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Antarrashtriya Ram Katha Sangrahalaya in Ayodhya is set to receive an over 200-year-old manuscript of the Ramcharitmanas written in Nagari script.To preserve the timeless legacy of the Ramayan for future generations, the museum had recently appealed to people to donate rare manuscripts of Ramayan composed in Sanskrit and other Indian languages.In reply, an Ayodhya resident has contacted the museum to share a two centuries' old Nagari manuscript of the Ramcharitmanas. Museum director ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a heartbreaking development, a part of the ancestral haveli of Raj Kapoor has collapsed in Peshawar, reminding many of how fragile cultural history can be when left unprotected. The century-old Kapoor Haveli had already been weakened by continuous heavy rains. Late Friday night, earthquake tremors further shook the structure, causing a section of its wall to cave in. Officials confirmed the damage and expressed concern about the stability of the remaining building. Thankfully, no ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: The ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR-NRC on Yak), Dirang, successfully carried out a yak re-introduction programme at Mechuka block in Shi-Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday, marking a significant step towards reviving traditional livestock practices and strengthening tribal livelihoods in one of the state's most remote high-altitude regions.The programme was conducted under the chairmanship of Dr Mihir Sarkar, director of ICAR-NRC on Yak, with a three-pronged obje ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR-NRC on Yak), Dirang successfully conducted a yak re-introduction programme at Mechuka Block of Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district on Friday. The programme was organized under the chairmanship of Mihir Sarkar, Director, with the objective of promoting livestock-based livelihoods, enhancing eco-tourism opportunities, and conserving the traditional cultural heritage associated with yak rearing in the region. The programme was implemented in ...Read More >
LUCKNOW UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that only the BJP-led NDA can free Assam from infiltrators and prevent demographic change. "The Congress and AIUDF have attempted to distort Assam's culture and change the demography. NDA's double-engine government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will drive out infiltrators and not allow the state's demography to change. The Congress and the AIUDF conspiracy will not be allowed to succeed," he said addressing a poll rally in favour of ...Read More >
Barpeta: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday entered the electoral arena in Assam. Addressing a public rally in Barpeta in support of NDA candidate Deepak Kumar Das, he strongly targeted the Congress and UDF. He said, "Congress has already fled the field before the elections, and the time has come to throw the UDF into the Bay of Bengal". He appealed to the people of Assam to once again form a Bharatiya Janata Party government and said that infiltrators must be driven out and the demograph ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 4 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated the renovation and restoration of Jugmandar Hall at the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, a project executed at a cost of ₹2.32 crore as part of efforts to preserve and promote the city's cultural heritage. On the occasion, the CM also laid the foundation stone for a canal at the ABC Centre in Kedarpuram and announced the development and beautification of parks at six locations with ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 4 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated the renovation and restoration of Jugmandar Hall at the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, a project executed at a cost of ₹2.32 crore as part of efforts to preserve and promote the city's cultural heritage. On the occasion, the CM also laid the foundation stone for a canal at the ABC Centre in Kedarpuram and announced the development and beautification of parks at six locations with ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 3 (UNI) To fulfill Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of "Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047," the State Tourism Department has released its roadmap to achieve the goal of a $6 trillion economy by 2047. As part of this roadmap, the department has set an ambitious target to establish the state as the spiritual and cultural capital of the world by 2047. In this direction, the state aims to progressively increase its contribution to tourism-based Gross Value Added (GVA) from the curre ...Read More >
Lucknow: Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of "Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047," the Tourism Department has released its roadmap to achieve the goal of a $6 trillion economy by 2047. As part of this roadmap, the department has set an ambitious target to establish the state as the spiritual and cultural capital of the world by 2047. In this direction, the state aims to progressively increase its contribution to tourism-based Gross Value Added (GVA) from the current 9.2% to 11% by 2029-30, ...Read More >
Sonitpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Congress has always promoted infiltration and riots, whereas the BJP drives out such elements. Earlier, infiltrators used to take away the rights of the youth and consume the ration meant for the people of Assam, but now the double-engine government guarantees that every citizen receives their due." Addressing a public rally in support of BJP candidate Ritu Baran Sarma from the Barchala Assembly constituency in the Assam Assembly elections, he urge ...Read More >
Guwahati: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on a campaign trail in poll-bound Assam, on Friday accused the previous Congress regime of "facilitating" infiltration and credited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government with driving out such elements. Addressing his second poll rally in Assam's Barchalla, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said: "Congress always promoted infiltration and riots, whereas the BJP drives out such elements. Earlier, infiltrators used to take away the right ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: A confluence of tradition and modernity occurred at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as the annual Painkuni Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple traversed the active runway, temporarily suspending air traffic and drawing thousands of devotees. The event showcased a unique instance where the demands of contemporary aviation yielded to centuries-old religious practice. The Painkuni Arattu, named after the Malayalam calendar month "Painkuni" and signifying t ...Read More >
The Adani family participated in the holy rituals at the temple and offered prayers. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Gautam Adani visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with his family during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations * The Adani family participated in rituals and offered prayers to Ram Lalla at the newly inaugurated temple * Adani described the temple as a symbol of India's culture, unity, and self-confidence Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beep ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha celebrated 'Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya' (Our Attire, Our Identity) Day on Thursday with great enthusiasm as part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations. Citizens proudly donned traditional handloom attire to showcase the state's rich cultural heritage and identity. The fortnight-long Odia Pakhya, organised by the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, is being observed from April 1 to April 14. On the second day of the celebrations, people from al ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Aiming to reconnect people with the state's rich cultural heritage and traditions, the 14-day Odia Pakhya -- from Utkal Divas on April 1 to Odia New Year -- will be a grand celebration this year, culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced on Monday.The festival, which was added to the state's cultural calendar last year, will be a collective celebration of the state's language, literature, food, handloom and lifestyle, the minister added.The celebration will begin with Utkal Divas ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Industrialist Gautam Adani arrived in Ayodhya on Thursday and offered prayers at the Ram Temple along with his family. Calling the visit an emotional and proud moment, Adani said he felt fortunate to have received the opportunity to seek the blessings of Lord Ram. His aircraft landed at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, where he was received by administrative officials. From the airport, he proceeded directly to the temple for darshan. Speaking after the visit, Adani said the o ...Read More >
Ayodhya, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, visited Ayodhya for a darshan with his wife Dr Priti Adani, elder son Karan Adani and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani, to offer prayers and pay respects at the Shri Ram Temple, before proceeding to Shri Nishulk Gurukul Mahavidyalaya for an institutional interaction. The Shri Ram Temple, located at the birthplace of Lord Ram, stands as a symbol of faith, devotion and civilisational continuity. Gautam Adani said his visit ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has appealed to the people of Odisha to wear traditional handloom clothes during the ongoing 'Odia Pakhya' celebration to promote the state's rich cultural heritage and support local weavers. In a post shared on X, CM Majhi highlighted the beauty and significance of Odia handloom attire, describing it as "Handwoven in the loom of tradition" and a symbol of "dignified pride in traditional adornment." He emphasized that traditional Odia fabrics are ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 1 Apr: Governor KT Parnaik expressed sincere appreciation for the people of Odisha and Bihar,and acknowledged their valuable contributions to the fields of education, administration, and business in Arunachal Pradesh. He also commended the people of Mizoram for achieving near-universal literacy, highlighting it as an inspiring benchmark for the nation. Addressing people from Odisha, Bihar and Mizoram who are serving and living in Arunachal, during the foundation day celebration of Odi ...Read More >
Odisha, the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic identity, turned 90 on Wednesday as the state celebrated Utkal Divas (Odisha Day) to commemorate its formation on April 1, 1936. President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from Odisha, lauded the state's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and nation-building. She said this occasion celebrates the state's rich cultural heritage, timeless traditions, and the resilience of its people. What is the history behind the formation ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A Rs 585-crore project would be implemented soon for development of Satyabadi Bana Vidyalaya and the entire region, said chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday, while attending the state-level Utkal Divas celebration held at Suando village under Satyabadi block in Puri district.Suando is the birthplace of freedom fighter and social reformer Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das. He established a model school, Bakula Bana Vidyalaya, at Satyabadi. "Around Rs 90 crore will be spent in the r ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the Utkal Dibasa or the statehood day. He recalled many great sons and daughters of the soil, including Buxi Jagabandhu, Veer Surendra Sai, Mahar ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the Utkal Dibasa or the statehood day. He recalled many great sons and daughters of the soil, including Buxi Jagabandhu, Veer Sure ...Read More >
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