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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved significant appointments of senior Odia officers to top positions in the Government of India. IRS officer Ansuman Pattanaik (IT:94), currently serving as Director General of the Competition Commission of India, has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. His elevation reflects his expertise in regulatory and corporate governance matters. IAS officer Chandra Sekhar Kumar (OR:92), serving as Secreta ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked citizens to unite to overcome the challenging times emerging from the "fierce war" underway in West Asia, while also cautioning against those politicising the crisis, saying there is no place for self-serving politics in the prevailing situation. "Presently, a fierce war has been going on in our neighbourhood for a month. These certainly are challenging times. Today, through 'Mann Ki Baat', I would once again urge all my countrymen that we must unite ...Read More >
Patna/New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Images of folios drawn from rare manuscripts, including a ninth-century Holy Quran, ancient Tibetan texts, and handwritten documents from the 1850s linked with the British Raj and freedom fighter Veer Kunwar Singh, have been displayed in Patna as part of an exhibition being held to promote the preservation of old manuscripts. The exhibition -- 'Bihar ki Bauddhik Parampara' -- has been hosted at the Bihar State Archives (BSA), with contributions from the state archi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): Officials and employees of the Union Sports Ministry and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) came together on Friday morning for a special mass singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at the SAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The event was held in the presence of Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse and senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Sports Authority of India, as part of the nationwide inaugural celebration markin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) A portion of the holy relics of Lord Buddha enshrined at the National Museum here will be displayed in Bhutan as part of an exposition from November 8-18, signifying the cultural bonds between the two countries, officials said on Friday. The exposition is part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) in Thimphu, a major event praying for world peace and the healing of humanity. It coincides with the 70th birth anniversary of Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the fourth King of Bhu ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade near Kevadia in Gujarat on October 31 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of the country. Built around the theme of 'Unity in Diversity', the event will be held at Ekta Nagar, nestled between the Satpura and Vindhyachal mountain ranges in Gujarat where Sardar Patel's Statue of Unity was inaugurated in 2018, Border Security Force Director Ge ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 27 (ANI): The 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man and architect of a united India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, will be celebrated on October 31 at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, reflecting the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary is celebrated across India as National Unity Day. Also Read | Mumbai Traffic Police Advisory for 'India Maritime Week 2025' at NESCO ...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 >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A grand event is being planned by the Union Home Ministry on the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31 in Ekta Nagar in Gujarat to highlight the spirit of harmony and patriotism while celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an official said on Friday. The day underscores India's unity, integrity, and national solidarity, while paying tribute to Patel's pivotal role in uniting 562 princely states and laying the foundation of modern Ind ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The holy relics of Lord Buddha have returned to India following a "historic and spiritually significant" week-long exposition held in the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia. The Indian delegation, led by Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, departed from Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, on Sunday. The exposition, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the National Museum, and the Indira Gandhi Nati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. Manoj Sinha said that exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Kalmykia will strengthen the ties between India & Russia. Also Read | Diwali 2025 Wishes: Yogi Adityanath Extends Diwali Greetings to Citizens, Describes Festival As 'Sacred Symbol of Eternal Victory of Truth, Eternal Righteousness, and Po ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. Manoj Sinha said that exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Kalmykia will strengthen the ties between India & Russia. "We have come back with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from Kalmykia... India-Russia friendship has been great for a long time and is completing 80 years in the coming times... Duri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: The Indian delegation led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha departed Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia today with the holy relics of Lord Buddha. The holy relics, recognized as a National Treasure of India, were brought to Kalmykia for a week-long exposition from 11th-18th October 2025. The exposition aimed to strengthen people-to-people ties and celebrate shared Buddhist heritage was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Int ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, concluded his visit to Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia, today, as he departed for New Delhi with the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. The holy relics, revered as a National Treasure of India, were on a week-long exposition in Kalmykia from October 11 to 18, 2025. The exposition, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the National Museum, and the Indira ...Read More >
Elista [Russia], October 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha brought from India and enshrined at the Central Temple, Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery, also known as "the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni" at Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, a release said. The Lieutenant Governor is leading the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition in Elista. Also Read | Earthquake in Pakis ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in New Delhi on Wednesday and praised the swayamsevaks for their help to Sikhs during the 1984 riots. "In 1984, during the Sikh massacre, so many Sikh families took refuge in the homes of RSS swayamsevaks (volunteers or members). This is the nature of the swayamsevaks," he said. The prime minister also said that former President Pranab Mukherjee was greatly "influenced by the simplicity a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin, which features first-ever depiction of Bharat Mata on Indian currency, to mark the centenary celebrations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The Rs 100 coin features the national emblem on one side and on the other side it depicts a majestic image of Bharat Mata in Varada Mudra with a lion, while swayamsevaks are shown bowing before her in devotion and dedication. "For ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the RSS on its centenary celebrations, and said the organisation never displayed any bitterness despite several attacks on it as it continued to work on the principle of nation first. Participating in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) here, Modi highlighted the contribution of the Sangh in nation-building and said it reached every corner of the country with the goal of fostering harmony by ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Sunday said when Chhath Puja finds a place in Unesco's list, people across the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity, reports Manash Gohain. He pointed out that Kolkata's Durga Puja had earlier received a similar recognition, reinforcing the possibility of Chhath securing global acknowledgment.During his campaign for Bihar's last assembly poll, Modi had highlighted his scheme of free distribution of foodgrains, saying it ensured that women in Biha ...Read More >
The Sewa Parv 2025 festival in India, running from September 17 to October 2, celebrates service, creativity, and cultural unity. Highlight events included nationwide art workshops and cleanliness drives, uniting communities in the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, promoted by the Ministry of Culture. The Ministry of Culture in India is spearheading the nationwide Sewa Parv 2025, a festival celebrating service, creativity, and cultural pride from September 17 to October 2. The initiative aligns wit ...Read More >
The Ministry of Education's Kala Utsav in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, gathered students to showcase skills across 12 art categories, including visual and performing arts. With enthusiastic participation, the event also celebrated cultural diversity, while the national scene applauded achievements in visual arts in an awards ceremony in New Delhi. The Ministry of Education orchestrated a vibrant Kala Utsav in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, drawing children from across the district to participate in 1 ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 27 (ANI): The Forest Protection Force in Poonch, in collaboration with the district administration, conducted a plantation drive under the nationwide Seva Parv program on Saturday, aimed at promoting an environmentally friendly approach and community participation. Assistant Director of the Forest Protection Force, Masood Ahmed, said, "We, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, have carried out plantation activities in this park. This week ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 27 (ANI): The Forest Protection Force in Poonch, in collaboration with the district administration, conducted a plantation drive under the nationwide Seva Parv program on Saturday, aimed at promoting an environmentally friendly approach and community participation. Assistant Director of the Forest Protection Force, Masood Ahmed, said, We, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, have carried out plantation activities in this park. This week, ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 27 (ANI): The Ministry of Education hosted a two-day Kala Utsav in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, where children from across the district participated in 12 different art categories and demonstrated their talents. The event saw enthusiastic participation from schools, with students competing in various arts, including visual and performing arts, such as clay modelling and painting, as well as music and dance. Sharing her excitement, student Uzma Rizvi ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday honoured 20 artists with the Lalit Kala Akademi National Awards, and said that art is a powerful means of enriching cultural heritage and making the society more sensitive. The award ceremony also marked the culmination of the 64th National Exhibition of Art at the academy, featuring 283 art works from across the country in disciplines ranging from painting, sculpture, photography, and installation. "In Indian tradition, art has been considered a form of s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Friday inaugurated the 6th edition of 'Nadi Utsav', highlighting the collective responsibility for preserving rivers for future generations. Reiterating the government's commitment to fight pollution and conserve rivers, he said, "Work is being carried out at three levels - short-term, mid-term, and long-term - towards river conservation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, significant efforts are being under ...Read More >
To celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17, the BJP will screen the film 'Chalo Jeete Hai', which is based on his childhood, in all 243 assembly constituencies of Bihar. Along with the screenings, the party will hold a two-week-long 'Sewa Pakhwada' that includes blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, exhibitions on PM Modi's work, and public discussions. For the screenings, 243 vehicles with LED screens have been arranged, one for each constituency. Union Mini ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 16 (ANI): Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel inaugurated the blood donation camp in Gandhinagar on Tuesday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday. The Bharatiya Janata Party is organising nationwide blood donation camps as part of the two-week-long 'Sewa Pakhwada' to celebrate the Prime Minister's birthday. The party has planned various events, including a cleanliness drive, 'ek ped maa ke naam' program, and exhibitions across the cou ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 16 (ANI): Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel inaugurated the blood donation camp in Gandhinagar on Tuesday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday. The Bharatiya Janata Party is organising nationwide blood donation camps as part of the two-week-long 'Sewa Pakhwada' to celebrate the Prime Minister's birthday. The party has planned various events, including a cleanliness drive, 'ek ped maa ke naam' program, and exhibitions across the cou ...Read More >
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma observed that the State government should carry forward the Liberation Day spirit, saying that Maharashtra and Karnataka, which were part of the erstwhile Hyderabad State, have long been celebrating September 17 as Liberation Day. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating a photo exhibition to commemorate the Hyderabad Liberation Day at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, on Sunday, the Governor urged citizens to remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives fo ...Read More >
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