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Meghalaya cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai has assured full support to the Sikh residents of Punjabi Lane here after acting jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj sought the state government's support to safeguard the rights of the community as long-time residents of the state. Shullai gave the assurance during a meeting at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar here, where Giani Gargaj was also present. He is on a visit to the Meghalaya capital in connection with religious programmes marking the ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city celebrated Tribal Pride Day with devotion and enthusiasm on Saturday, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. Tribal culture, traditions and his contribution to nation-building were remembered with reverence. Radheshyam Jamle, convener of Tribal Development Forum, Indore Metropolitan Area, said that brothers and sisters from tribal community assembled at two different points in the metropolis and marched to Tantya Bhil Square. Participants reached ...Read More >
The Darbar Move was originally scrapped in 2021 by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Srinagar: Hundreds of government employees, along with massive convoys of buses carrying official records, travelled from Srinagar to Jammu over the weekend as the 150-year-old tradition of the Darbar Move was formally restored by the Jammu and Kashmir government. The biannual shifting of the capital, Srinagar (summer) and Jammu (winter), which had been scrapped in 2021, officially resumes on Monday. The ...Read More >
The defacement of the historic Tipu Palace with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's name sparked outrage and raised questions about security at one of Karnataka's most-visited tourist destinations. Visitors to Nandi Hills near Bengaluru were shocked on Monday morning to discover the name of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi painted on the walls of the historic Tipu Palace, an 18th-century monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The defacement of the heritage site atop the pop ...Read More >
Mann, who called on the President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, informed her that the Punjab government has planned a number of events across the state to commemorate the martyrdom day and urged her to join the mega events to mark the auspicious occasion. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Monday extended an invitation to President Droupadi Murmu to attend the events commemorating the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur at the holy city of Anandpur Sahib in November. Mann, who called ...Read More >
Ayodhya/Lucknow: The Ram temple trust in Ayodhya announced on Monday that all construction work related to Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has been completed. The construction includes the main temple premises and six other temples around the parkota wall. The trust, in a post on X, said, "It is with great joy that we inform all devotees of Prabhu Shri Ramlalla Sarkar that all Mandir construction work has been completed." The trust is gearing up for Nov 25, the day when another big event w ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib commenced on Saturday with Punjab cabinet ministers performing Ardas at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in New Delhi.The commemorative events beginning Saturday will span most of Nov, culminating at Anandpur Sahib on Nov 25. A special session of the Vidhan Sabha dedicated to the Guru will be convened there on Nov 24, where eminent personalities will share their thoughts.From Nov 1 to 18, light and ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the state-level workshop of 'Hind-di-Chadar Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji 350th Shaheedi Sammelan' in Mumbai on Saturday, marking the beginning of commemorative events dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru. Events commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib commenced across India on Saturday, with Punjab Cabinet Ministers paying their r ...Read More >
Artist Hanan Benammar's artwork was vandalized in Kochi. Another artist claimed her work was obscene and anti-Dalit. Benammar stated that destroying art is not the way to support women artists. She expressed concern about the incident's impact on young women artists. The damaged works remain on display, sparking reflection on censorship."If the person who vandalized my work is serious about making space for women artists -- whether they are from Kerala or abroad -- then he should focus on creati ...Read More >
Kochi: Oslo-based Algerian-French artist Hanan Benammar witnessed a disturbing incident after her artwork was vandalised by Kerala-based artist PH Hochiman during its exhibition at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery of the Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi in Kochi. PH Hochiman, who did not regret his act, said that her artwork was obscene. The Algerian-French artist voiced concern over the vandalism, calling it a direct assault on artistic freedom and the right to free expression. ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib commenced on Saturday with Punjab cabinet ministers performing Ardas at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in New Delhi.The commemorative events beginning Saturday will span most of Nov, culminating at Anandpur Sahib on Nov 25. A special session of the Vidhan Sabha dedicated to the Guru will be convened there on Nov 24, where eminent personalities will share their thoughts.From Nov 1 to 18, light and ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 25 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday participated in a kirtan Darbar organised by the Punjab government as a part of a series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. Addressing the gathering during the Kirtan Darbar organised here at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Kejriwal said that the Punjab government is fortunate to have got the opportunity to ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday participated in a kirtan darbar organised at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in New Delhi by the Punjab govt as part of a series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.Addressing a gathering, Kejriwal said Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred in Delhi in 1675 and was remembered across the world as the first person who sacrificed his life for the protection of human rights.Kej ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: To mark the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, a month-long series of events across Punjab was launched on Saturday after senior cabinet ministers performed 'ardas' at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi. The events, which include light and sound shows, drone shows, an interfaith conference, and a special session of the Punjab assembly at Anandpur Sahib, will conclude on November 25. A special tent city named 'Chakk Nanaki' will be established for the accommodation of thousands ...Read More >
Throughout the month, the Punjab government will hold several large-scale programmes aimed at spreading the message, teachings and philosophy of Guru Teg Bahadur to the masses Punjab tourism and cultural affairs minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Wednesday said the Punjab government will be organising a series of grand events to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur. Sond said the commemorative events will commence on October 25 with an ardas (prayer) at the historic Gurdwara ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Estates Department has initiated the process for allotting residential accommodations to government officers and officials moving to Jammu for the upcoming Winter Secretariat Session (Darbar Move) 2025-26. According to a circular issued by Director General Estates, Tariq Hussain Ganai, all Financial Commissioners, Principal Secretaries, Commissioner Secretaries, Secretaries to Government, and Heads of Departments have been directed to submit details of of ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move session 2025-26, emphasising on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. According to an official press release, the meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Estates Shaleen Kabra, ACS to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, AC ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move Session 2025-26, emphasising on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. At the outset, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) M. Raju made a detailed presentation on the transport arrangements and logistical aspects of the Darbar move convoy. The Chief Minister directed the Managin ...Read More >
The holy "Jore Sahib," footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur, will embark on a ceremonial procession from New Delhi to Takht Patna Sahib for permanent placement. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to witness the "Guru Charan Yatra," which will traverse Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, deepening connection with the gurus' ideals. The holy "Jore Sahib", the footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and his wife Mata Sahib Kaur, will be taken in a ceremonial procession on Thursday from New Delhi to the ...Read More >
KOCHI: A day after an artwork by Algerian-French artist Hanan Benammar was allegedly torn down at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery, police have launched a probe into what the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi has described as a "blatant act of intolerance." The incident occurred around 7 pm on Wednesday, when P.H. Hochimin, a Kochi-based sculptor, and his associate, Sudhamshu, allegedly entered the gallery, vandalised the artwork, and livestreamed the act on Facebook. The destroyed linocut print, titled ' ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 20: Nagrota assembly segment is all set to witness a triangular contest, following the entry of the National Conference (NC) candidate on the last day of filing nomination on Monday, for the by-polls, scheduled to be held on November 11, 2025. NC fielded its District Development Council (DDC) member Shamim Begum as its nominee after the Congress late Sunday (October 19, 2025) night announced to leave the Nagrota assembly poll arena for its alliance partner. Bharatiya Janata Party (B ...Read More >
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said Thursday the "Darbar" move tradition would be restored soon, announcing the move to mark a year of his National Conference (NC) government and stressing that he was fulfilling his promise to Jammu's people.The tradition involves rotating J&K's seat of government, with Jammu as the winter capital (November to April) and Srinagar as the summer capital (May to October). The practice dates back to 1872 when Maharaja Gulab Singh, founder-rule ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Ayodhya is readying itself for this year's Deepotsav, with 2.8 million lamps set to illuminate 56 ghats, creating a spectacular visual along the Sarayu River, as per an official statement. Approximately 33,000 volunteers, including students, teachers, and residents, are working tirelessly to decorate the ghats. A major attraction this year will be a 32-foot-tall Pushpak Viman at Ram Ki Paidi, showcasing scenes from the Ramayana and giving visi ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah marks one year in office with his key promise of statehood restoration still elusive. Despite election pledges for autonomy and special status, the National Conference government has achieved little politically, facing criticism for inaction. While highlighting welfare measures, the administration grapples with security challenges and economic setbacks impacting tourism and local livelihoods. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday ...Read More >
Describing the commemoration as a "once in a lifetime" occasion, the state government said events will be organised across Punjab with the central ceremony scheduled to be held at Anandpur Sahib, a town deeply associated with the life of the ninth Sikh Guru. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will formally invite President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend a series of state-organised events marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. According to an o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): In a historic and spiritual initiative, the revered Jore Sahib (sandals) a pair of footwear belonging to Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the ten Sikh Gurus, and his wife Mata Sahib Kaur will be taken from New Delhi to the Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Bihar as part of the "Charan Suhawa - Guru Charan Yatra," Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday. The rare and sacred relics, preserved by Puri's family for over 300 years, will now be made available for ...Read More >
Ayodhya, October 9: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her family, performed the aarti of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. She also visited the Shri Ram Darbar and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, revered as the Mother of the Universe. During her visit, Sitharaman performed the Rudrabhishek of Lord Mahadev at Kuber Tila. Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, accompanied the Finance Minister and br ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Raipur on Friday. He was received at the airport by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to attend the historic Bastar Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur district on Saturday during his day-long visit to the region, which was once infamous as a Naxal stronghold but is now steadily emerging from the shadow of extremism. Also Read | Mizoram: Lengpui ...Read More >
The drive to remove slum colonies had begun over a decade ago and gradually targeted some of the city's largest settlements. (Image: @IndianTechGuide/X) Chandigarh was formally declared India's first city without slums following the demolition of Shahpur Colony, which had been its last remaining settlement. The clearance, which took place on 29 September, marked the conclusion of a twelve-year campaign led by the local administration to remove unauthorised colonies and reclaim public land. Off ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 3 (PTI) Chandigarh has become the country's first slum-free city after the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector-38, which was the last remaining slum in the Union territory, officials said. The demolition drive was carried out on September 30, the officials said, adding that the Shahpur Colony was spread over 4-4.5 acres of land valued at Rs 250 crore. The settlement comprised around 300 huts and tenements, housing nearly 1,000 residents. With the removal of all the unauthor ...Read More >
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