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Lucknow, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday said that ensuring the income, dignity and long-term sustainability of weavers remains a top priority for the state government, underlining the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address challenges faced by the sector. Chairing a review meeting of the Handloom Department, Chief Minister Adityanath said, "Weavers are not just carriers of tradition but also a strong pillar of the state's ...Read More >
A resident of Greater Noida has claimed that a section of her balcony ceiling collapsed in the middle of the night at her flat in Chi 5, triggering fresh concerns over construction quality in high-priced housing societies. In a video shared on Instagram, the woman, identified as Sonam Singh, describes the ordeal. She said the collapse took place around 2:00 am while she was inside her room. Startled by a loud sound, she went to check her balcony and found large pieces of concrete scattered acro ...Read More >
New Delhi: A woman has shared that a large portion of the ceiling of her balcony collapsed late at night. The incident was reported from Greater Noida's Chi 5 and it started a worrying conversation around the safety of people living in high-rise buildings and also regarding the quality of construction material used in these high-rise buildings. Greater Noida is dotted with hundreds of high-rise buildings. Rent for building is Rs 28,000: Woman on Instagram The woman, Sonam Singh shared on her I ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 8: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged a massive backlog in the finalisation of accounts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with large number of accounts remaining in arrears as on March 31, 2024. The CAG urged the UT government to ensure strict adherence to timelines for preparation and submission of accounts to strengthen financial discipline, transparency and governance. The audit panel warned that the persistent bac ...Read More >
Jammu, April 8 (PTI) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged a massive backlog in the finalisation of accounts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with large number of accounts remaining in arrears as on March 31, 2024. The CAG urged the UT government to ensure strict adherence to timelines for preparation and submission of accounts to strengthen financial discipline, transparency and governance. The audit panel warned that the persist ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday launched the state-level school enrollment festival and traditional 'Khadi Chuan' ceremony at Bhubaneswar's Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School. The Chief Minister guided young children in writing "Mother" and "Father" on slates using chalk, symbolising their entry into formal education. He also interacted with the children and created a welcoming atmosphere for first-time learners. CM Majhi visited exhibitions showcasing te ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday called for intensifying enrolment of children at the foundational-level particularly from Shishu Vatika to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of education. Addressing the state-level 'Pravesh Utsav' and 'Khadi Chhuan' (initiation of toddlers into learning) programme held at Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School here, the chief minister said ensuring 100 per cent enrolment is a top priority of the government. Majhi said ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday performed the customary 'Khadi Chhuan' ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function here and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession, held the hands of children and guided them to write "Maa-Bapa" (mother-father) in Odia using chalk and slate at the Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School, the venue of the state-level 'Khadi Chhuan' program ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday participated in the state-level Pravesh Utsav and Khadi Chhuan programme, symbolically initiating young children into formal education and reaffirming the government's commitment to universal enrolment. The event was held at a government upper primary school near Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, where the Chief Minister personally guided children to write their first words -- " Maa" (mother) and "Bapa" (father) -- on slates using chalk ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday performed the customary 'Khadi Chhuan' ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function here and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession, held the hands of children and guided them to write "Maa-Bapa" (mother-father) in Odia using chalk and slate at the Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School, the venue of the state-level ...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 >
Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha enthusiastically celebrated "Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya" (Our Attire, Our Identity) Day by donning traditional handloom attire as part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations. Odia Pakhya is being observed across the state from April 1 to 14 under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. On the second day of the festivities, citizens from rural areas to the capital city of Bhubaneswar participated in large numbers, showcasing their cult ...Read More >
Four women and a 4-year-old child died after a fire broke out in a multi-storey house in Surat's Mithi Khadi area. The blaze is suspected to have been caused by an electrical spark that ignited foam sheets used for saree packing, producing dense, toxic smoke. Four women and a child were killed after a fire broke out in a three-storey house in Gujarat's Surat city on Tuesday morning, police said. The incident occurred in the Mithi Khadi locality under the Limbayat police station area at around 1 ...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 >
Surat, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Five members of a family, including four women and a four-year-old child, died after a fire broke out in a residential building in the Limbayat area of Surat on Tuesday morning, officials said. The incident was reported at around 11 a.m. in the Mithi Khadi locality, where a ground-plus-two-storey house caught fire. According to initial information, the blaze is believed to have started on the ground floor while cooking was underway, possibly due to a gas leak, ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: A tragic fire in Surat's Limbayat area claimed the lives of five members of a family -- four women and a young child -- after toxic smoke from burning saree-packing materials rapidly filled their home. What began as a routine morning inside a modest two-storey house in the Mithi Khadi locality turned into a deadly disaster within minutes. Around 11 am, a fire broke out in Bethi Colony, but it wasn't the flames that proved most lethal -- it was the thick, poisonous smoke that spread s ...Read More >
Surat: Four women and a child were killed after a fire broke out in a three-storey house in Gujarat's Surat city on Tuesday morning, police said. The incident occurred in the Mithi Khadi locality under Limbayat police station area at around 10 am, when a family was busy packing sarees using foam sheets. Fire brigade teams and ambulances rushed to the spot soon after the blaze was reported and carried out a rescue operation, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kanan Desai said. "Since today is ...Read More >
Murshidabad (West Bengal) [India], March 31 (ANI): The silk weavers in West Bengal have been facing shrink of traditional family businesses as wages have remained very low in recent years despite the growing sales of silk garments, discouraging the youth from taking up the job opportunities in the production. Dwarka Tantipara Khadi Sanstha member Abhinash Ganai flagged his concerns, saying, 'Sales (of silk garments) have improved significantly compared to the past. The current government offers ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 14 (ANI): Bihar Minister and state BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday criticised the Congress 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally which is to be held at Delhi's Ramleela Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the opposition was refusing to understand the process and was indulging in forced politics. Speaking to ANI, Jaiswal said, "The opposition does not want to understand, and when someone does not want to understand, then i ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 20 (ANI): On the occasion of Diwali, Chennai's iconic Marina Beach turned into a festive hub as thousands of families gathered to celebrate the festival of lights in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere on Monday. From evening, the beach witnessed a steady influx of people dressed in colorful traditional attire. Many families came to enjoy the sea breeze, turning the scenic coastline into a lively celebration ground. Children were seen playing with crackers and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: To foster national pride and self-reliance among students, the Ministry of Education on Friday released two special modules on Swadeshi. The NCERT booklet for Middle Stage students is themed on 'Swadeshi Vocal for Local' while Swadeshi - For a Self-reliant India' was the topic around which the secondary Stage book revolved. To explain to senior students what a self-reliant India meant, the 23-page module begins with a quote from PM Modi's speech on August 15 this year - "The bedrock ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 3 (PTI) Gujarat Minister and OBC leader Jagdish Vishwakarma is all set to become the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit as he was the only candidate to file nomination papers for the post on Friday, a party leader said. While the official announcement will be made at the BJP headquarters in Gandhinagar on Saturday, the party has declared Vishwakarma "president-elect" as no one except him has filed a nomination for the post. "Vishwakarma is Gujarat BJP's pre ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): On the occasion of Vijayadashami on Thursday, the Gandhinagar metro rail trial run successfully commenced, running from Sachivalaya to the route's final station, Mahatma Mandir, according to a press release by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Under the continuous guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, metro rail work has gained momentum. The trial run, previously limited to Sachivalaya, has now been extended to five additional stations: Aks ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (PTI) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary. A commemorative ceremony was held at Punjab Raj Bhavan on the occasion, an official statement said. After offering floral tributes to both the great leaders, Governor Kataria said, "Mahatma Gandhi was not just a saint, social reformer, politician, and visionary, but truly a world-transformi ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): On the occasion of Vijayadashami on Thursday, the Gandhinagar metro rail trial run successfully commenced, running from Sachivalaya to the route's final station, Mahatma Mandir, according to a press release by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Under the continuous guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, metro rail work has gained momentum. The trial run, previously limited to Sachivalaya, has now been extended to five additional stations: Aks ...Read More >
Gorakhpur, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation and Lal Bahadur Shastri, the former Prime Minister - on their birth anniversaries. The Chief Minister offered floral tributes on the portraits of both leaders at the Gorakhnath Temple and recalled their invaluable contributions to the nation. He said that the double-engine government in the state was working to realise the dreams and vision of Bapu and ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (UP), Oct 2 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries, saying the "double-engine government" is realising their dreams through policies on swadeshi, self-reliance, and cleanliness. He paid floral tributes to portraits of Gandhi and Shastri at his residence in Gorakhnath Temple here. Adityanath said the father of the nation showed the world the power of t ...Read More >
Gandhi Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on October 2, marking the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. This day is observed to honour his contributions to India's freedom struggle and his principles of truth, non-violence, and simplicity. From schools to offices, people across India pay tribute by organising speeches, poster-making, cleanliness drives, and cultural programs that highlight his values. Begin with Gandhi's introduction and why October 2 is important. ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Nalasopara (Maharashtra), Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the nation gears up to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, the Jai Hind Khadi Bhandar, located near Central Park in Nalasopara (East), Maharashtra, is witnessing an enthusiastic rush of customers. A special 20 pc discount on Khadi garments ahead of October 2 has drawn large crowds of Khadi lovers, turning the store into a hub of patriotic fervour. Talking to IANS, the shop owner Sunil Kumar Singh said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal during his ...Read More >
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