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Srinagar, Oct 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam's live concert in Srinagar would give a major fillip to the Union Territory's tourism sector and provide a valuable platform for local artistes to showcase their talent before a wider audience. The Lieutenant Governor's remarks came as the city geared up for the high-profile concert, expected to draw large crowds and highlight Kashmir's growing appeal as a cultural and tourist hub, with ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced October 27 as a government holiday for the Chhath festival. The holiday falls on a Monday, marking the most significant day of the four-day celebration. Devotees will offer prayers to the setting Sun. The festival honors nature, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that October 27 will be a government holiday on the occassion of Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. The chief minister explained ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 24: As the holy festival of Chhath Mahaparv approaches, the Tatanagar railway station has transformed into a hub of devotion and cultural celebration. The railways have started playing traditional Chhath songs at the station premises, filling the air with the divine melody of faith and festivity. Passengers and daily commuters at Tatanagar are being greeted with soulful Bhojpuri devotional tracks like "Mangi La Hum Vardan Hey Ganga Maiya," "Kaune Khet Janmal Dhan Sudhan Ho," an ...Read More >
Bihar Election 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Begusarai on to a packed ground and loud cheers. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections officially began on October 24. An announcer on stage took the microphone and called the name of Lok Jan Shakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (R) chief Chirag Paswan for a speech. The prime minister raised his eyebrows in a quick gesture toward Nitish Kumar. The message looked unmistakable. Nitish would speak, ...Read More >
Lakshman Jhula stood for nearly a century as a symbol of faith, resilience, and spirituality. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rishikesh will soon open Bajrang Setu, replacing the nearly century-old Lakshman Jhula bridge * The new bridge features 1.5-metre-wide glass walkways offering views of the Ganga river below * Bajrang Setu will improve connectivity and boost tourism, blending modern design with spiritual heritage Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Swi ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The body of 31-year-old software engineer Hemant Soni, a resident of Prithvipur in Niwari district, was recovered from a dam approximately 15 kilometers downstream from Rishikesh on Thursday. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the incident. "The news of the death of Engineer Hemant Soni, who went missing after falling into the Ganga from a bridge under construction in Rishikesh, is very sad. In this hour of crisis, the government stands with the bereaved f ...Read More >
Patna: Days after publicly declaring that he would not contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani has been announced as the Deputy Chief Ministerial face of the INDIA bloc. The alliance, led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, named Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate and Sahani as his deputy face on Thursday, October 23. The announcement was made in Patna by senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, in the presence of Yadav ...Read More >
Dynastic politics remains a strong force in Bihar. Many candidates in the upcoming elections are relatives of prominent politicians. Experts suggest no party holds moral superiority in this regard. The elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14. This trend highlights the influence of political families in the state's electoral process. Dynasts continue to dominate Bihar's political landscape, with a considerable number of candidates being either sons, daughters, ...Read More >
Gopeshwar, Oct 21 (PTI) Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh visited Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on Tuesday. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar and Superintendent of Police Sarvesh Panwar welcomed the governor at the Badirnath helipad. The local police presented the Governor with a guard of honor, after which he proceeded to the Badrinath Dham by car. After visiting the temple, Governor Singh inquired from DM Kumar about the ongoing master plan for the Dham and al ...Read More >
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) [India], October 23 (ANI): The Kedarnath Dham portals are set to close for winter from today, October 23, at 8:30 am, marking the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. According to Prateek Jain, the District Magistrate of Rudraprayag, this year's Kedarnath yatra has been very successful. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, will be present at the closing of the temple portal. Also Read | Darjeeling Road Accident: 4 Killed, 16 Injured As Vehicle Falls Into Go ...Read More >
RANCHI, Oct 22 : The festival of Govardhan Puja was celebrated with great devotion, enthusiasm, and traditional fervour across the city today. From vibrant rituals at ISKCON Ranchi to the grand Annakoot Mahabhog offering at the Tapovan Temple, the city witnessed deep expressions of faith and cultural heritage. At the ISKCON Ranchi temple on Kanke Road, devotees organized a grand celebration of Govardhan Puja. An intricately crafted model of Govardhan Hill was displayed as a part of an attractiv ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Former Union Minister Uma Bharti has expressed concern over frequent deaths of cows in road accidents and suggested that all four and six-lane highways should have thick fencing on both sides, similar to roads in the United States and United Kingdom. She said this would help prevent cattle from straying onto highways and save their lives. Speaking to reporters at her residence on Wednesday evening, Bharti said the concept of four and six-lane roads was borrowed from wes ...Read More >
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) [India], October 23 (ANI): The Kedarnath Dham portals are set to close for winter from today, October 23, at 8:30 am, marking the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. According to Prateek Jain, the District Magistrate of Rudraprayag, this year's Kedarnath yatra has been very successful. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, will be present at the closing of the temple portal. "This year's Kedarnath Yatra has been very successful. The portals of Kedarnath Dha ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday slammed Union Minister Giriraj Singh for his "namak haram' remarks targeting Muslims, and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against him. Taking a veiled jibe at the BJP, Abdullah said that its leaders resort to such statements during elections, claiming their "weak" position on the ground. He said, "It is regrettable if a Union Minister says such things. However, ...Read More >
Rishikesh: A video of a foreign woman taking a holy dip in the River Ganga while wearing a bikini near Rishikesh's Lakshman Jhula went viral, drawing mixed reactions online. The clip, widely circulated across social media, shows the woman standing by the river, offering prayers with folded hands before entering the water for a swim. Have a look at it here: Netizens Divided Over Cultural Sensitivity While some users condemned the act as disrespectful to religious sentiments, others defended t ...Read More >
Dehradun, Oct 20 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met people in Sahastradhara area here which saw heavy rains and cloudbursts last month and assured them that their issues would be resolved. He visited Majhada and other villages on Diwali and also conducted a field inspection of the ongoing reconstruction work in the affected area. In Dehradun, heavy rains and cloudbursts caused devastation at seven or eight locations, including Sahastradhara and Maldevta, on September 15 a ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that people have made "abundant" purchases this Diwali thanks to GST relaxation and there has been thrust on buying 'swadeshi' products. He was speaking to reporters after purchasing 'diyas' and other earthen items from local potters at Chakrata Road in Dehradun. "Local potters have made good earthen lamps, idols, other decorative items and items used for puja. These are 'swadeshi' i ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended Diwali greetings to citizens. Sharing an X post, CM Dhami wished for happiness and prosperity in the lives of the people. He wrote, "Heartfelt Diwali greetings and best wishes to all the residents of the state. May this great festival dedicated to the worship of Mother Mahalakshmi and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, bring happiness, prosperity, and well-being into all you ...Read More >
A 31-year-old man from New Delhi allegedly fell into the Ganga river from Bajrang Bridge. Rishikesh: A 31-year-old man from New Delhi allegedly fell into the Ganga river from Bajrang Bridge, an under-construction transparent glass floor bridge, and went missing in Rishikesh, officials said on Friday. Inspector-in-charge of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Kavindra Sajwan, said the accident occurred at 10.15 pm on Thursday when Hemant Soni, a resident of Hauz Khas, fell into the river ...Read More >
Niwari (Madhya Pradesh): A young software engineer from Madhya Pradesh has been missing for 4 days after he fell into the Ganga River in Rishikesh from an under-construction bridge. The youth has been identified as Hemant Soni, a software engineer from Prithvipur town in Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. On October 16, at around 9 pm, Heman along with 3 of his friends went to the Bajrang Setu bridge near Laxman Jhula, which was under-construction. According to information, there were no securi ...Read More >
Patna: Dynasts continue to dominate Bihar's political landscape, with a considerable number of candidates being either sons, daughters, wives or close relatives of established politicians. Experts say that no party in Bihar can claim moral superiority on this ground as far as dynasts entering politics is concerned. The 243-member Bihar Assembly will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, and results will be announced on November 14. Prominent sons, daughters and wives, who are in the ...Read More >
Varanasi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the holy city of Varanasi, idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi are in high demand ahead of Diwali. What makes these idols special is that they are crafted from the sacred soil of the Ganga, enhancing their purity and religious significance. This year, the 'stick idols' are particularly popular, attracting customers with their unique craftsmanship and decorative appeal. The fame of these traditional and beautifully made idols has spread far beyond Uttar ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): Actor-director Rishab Shetty, who is basking in the success of 'Kantara: Chapter 1', visited Varanasi on Friday and attended the Ganga aarti there. He also performed puja at the ghat. On paying a sacred visit to Varanasi, Rishab told ANI, "This is my second visit here. The first time, I came with my family. When we began working on Kantara, we had made a promise to ourselves that we would come here one day to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva."' ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): Actor-director Rishab Shetty, who is basking in the success of 'Kantara: Chapter 1', visited Varanasi on Friday and attended the Ganga aarti there. He also performed puja at the ghat. Also Read | Bigg Boss 19: Amaal Mallik Says Nobody Would Cast Farrhana Bhatt Even in a 'C-Grade Movie', Calls Her Mother 'B-Grade'. On paying a sacred visit to Varanasi, Rishab told ANI, "This is my second visit here. The first time, I came with my family. When ...Read More >
Concerns about Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj's health are circulating. An ashram statement confirms he is well and continuing his routine. Maharaj himself has spoken about his kidney condition. He is undergoing dialysis. Many devotees have offered kidney donations, which he has declined. Prominent figures have visited him. Devotees continue to pray for his well-being. In recent days, social media was abuzz with concerns about Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj's health. The speculation began ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Under fire from political rivals for staying away from public events, leader of opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik is set to join the party's Janasamparka Padyatra in the city on his 79th birthday on Oct 16.Confirming the plan, BJD's Bhubaneswar district president Ashok Panda said Naveen will lead the padyatra in Ganganagar's Biju Adarsh Colony, engaging with residents and highlighting the BJP govt's alleged failures. "The padyatra reflects BJD's grassroots strategy and Nav ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Joining a public outreach march and spending time with children on his 79th birthday, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday said he would continue to serve the state and its people till the end of his life. Naveen, who is the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly, joining the regional party's ongoing annual 'Jan Sampark Padyatra' in Bhubaneswar in the morning. This was Naveen's first public appearance after nearly six mont ...Read More >
Ali Fazal turned 39 years old on October 15 and celebrated his special day with his close ones. The actor is currently in Benares filming his upcoming film, Mirzapur: The Movie and celebrated his birthday on the set. Ali took to his Instagram and shared a series of pictures from his birthday celebration on social media. The actor, who reprises his role as the adored Guddu Bhaiya, delighted fans with a fun behind-the-scenes selfie that went viral. The selfie included a number of well-known face ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said women in the city will celebrate Chhath this year by offering prayers to the sun god in a Yamuna free of filth and froth. Inspecting preparations for the festival at the Kalindi Kunj Ghat riverfront ahead of the festival from October 25-28, she said there was dense froth on Yamuna under the previous AAP regime and devotees had to stand in polluted waters. "Now, you can see the clean water under the BJP government's prepa ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said he would continue to serve the state and its people till the end of his life. Patnaik said this while joining the party's ongoing annual 'Jan Sampark Padyatra' on his 79th birthday. This was Patnaik's first public appearance after nearly six months during which he underwent treatment at hospitals in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. After recovery, he took rest for around a month in Delhi ...Read More >
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