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Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the youth to return to their roots, cultivate new ideas and leverage cultural heritage to drive meaningful social change. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 'Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival' here, Sinha emphasised that the culture and spiritual treasures of the Union Territory will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for all. He said the festival, organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, aims at preserving rich he ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Mar 31 (PTI) The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution to observe Odia Pakhya, a 14-day cultural festival, from April 1 across the state. The initiative aims to reconnect people with Odisha's rich cultural heritage and traditions during the fortnight, Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said. The resolution was moved in the Assembly by Suraj and adopted in the House. He said that the state government introduced Odia Pakhya celebration in 2025 ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 30: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Monday celebrated Rajasthan Foundation Day with a cultural evening that also commemorated Odisha Day 'Utkala Dibasa', to be observed on April 1. Addressing the gathering, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Rajasthan and Odisha. "Rajasthan, land of enlightened giants, has offered humanity's highest guidance and upliftment for society's weakest. Likewise, Odisha's rich heritage has shaped India's ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 30: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Monday celebrated the Rajasthan Foundation Day, at Jammu. The cultural evening also commemorates the celebrations of Odisha Day 'Utkala Dibasa' which will be observed on 1st April. Addressing the gathering, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Rajasthan and Odisha. "Rajasthan, land of enlightened giants, has offered humanity's highest guidance and upliftment for society's weakest. Likew ...Read More >
Ahead of the Garh Ganga Mela in Hapur, UP CM Yogi directed officials to ensure no obscene songs are played during cultural programs. He urged inclusion of folk artists and emphasized safety, cleanliness, CCTV monitoring, and emergency preparedness. No obscene songs should be played during cultural programs: UP CM Yogi Adityanath ahead of Garh Ganga Mela in HapurUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with district administration officials and public representatives regarding ...Read More >
In a celebration of coastal Karnataka's rich cultural heritage, Mangaluru International Airport Ltd. unveiled a huge granite statue of Yakshagana at the departure area on Friday. The statue is part of the airport's ongoing efforts to integrate local art into its public spaces, creating a culturally immersive experience for passengers and visitors alike. It presents a youthful look of calm demeanour, offering travellers and visitors a ringside view into the region's vibrant artistic traditions, ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday unveiled the official logo for the Ganesh festival. Last month, the govt declared the 10-day festival as "Rajya Mahotsav" (official state festival).The logo, with a saffron background, has an outline of the map of Maharashtra in yellow, a depiction of Lord Ganesh in red atop a pole, and a saffron flag above it. State culture minister Ashish Shelar said the emblem will be used prominently as the official identity of the festival across all celeb ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a decisive move, the state govt informed the Rajasthan High Court Tuesday it would not cancel the controversial 2021 sub-inspector recruitment examination, despite allegations of paper leaks and use of dummy candidates. After months of protests for and against the demand to cancel the exam as well as the court's directives for administrative clarity in the matter, the state govt finally made its stand clear during the hearing before the single bench of Justice Sameer Jain.Advocate gen ...Read More >
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council unveiled its cultural renaissance plan, beginning with the launch of a pilot project to transform the area from the Mandi House roundabout to the Copernicus Marg-Travancore House stretch till KG Marg into a sculpture art district. The work will start in Oct-Nov.The stretches will showcase works by 15 distinguished artists, including Gujarat's Raghav Kaneria, Kerala's KS Radhakrishnan, Delhi's Ved Nair, Arun Pandit and Biman Bihari Das, and Jammu and Kashmir ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR/PURI: In a massive incentive, the Law department has approved Rs 2.25 crore for Daitapati servitors of the Shree Jagannath Temple if they ensure a smooth Rath Yatra. A proposal in this regard was sent by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) recently. In a letter to the Srimandir chief administrator, the department informed that the government has approved Rs 2.25 crore as a 'special reward' for Daita servitors for disciplined conduct during the annual festival of the Tri ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], January 10 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday visited the exhibitions at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Convention, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of India. He praised the effort to showcase the country's ancient traditions and civilisations, particularly those of Odisha, through the exhibition. Also Read | Pakistan Security Forces Rescue 8 of 16 Atomic Energy Commission Workers Abducted by TTP Militants From Khyber Pakht ...Read More >
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