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Tejashwi Yadav also announced ₹50 lakh insurance cover and pension for them. Tejashwi Yadav was earlier this week declared the chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, that the RJD is fighting in collaboration "We will also substantially increase the margin money, per quintal, of distributors of the public distribution system (PDS) in the state," PTI news agency quoted Tejashwi Yadav as saying. PDS distributors in Bihar currently receive ₹258.40 per quintal ...Read More >
Bhilwara: In the sun-scorched expanses of Rajasthan, a unique tradition unfolds every year in the Mandal town of Bhilwara. Here, the humble donkey -- often overlooked as a mere beast of burden -- takes center stage at the donkey fair, a vibrant celebration of an animal that has long been the backbone of rural life. This annual event, steeped in culture and commerce, sees people of the potter (Prajapati) community not only trade the 'Vaishakh Nandans' aka donkeys, but also honour them with pride ...Read More >
Ayodhya/Lucknow: Stating that every particle in Ayodhya embodies dignity, compassion, and love for Lord Ram, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday drew a comparison between the first and the ninth Deepotsav."In 2017, when we started the effort to preserve this sacred tradition, we could hardly find earthen lamps. The local potters could provide barely 25,000 diyas. In all, we lit up 1.71 lakh lamps. But today, in its ninth edition, Ayodhya Dham shines with over 26 lakh lamps, while across Utt ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised display ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, the city of Ayodhya witnessed grand celebrations as a spectacular drone show illuminated the sky, adding a modern and artistic dimension to the traditional Deepotsav festivities. Organised at Ram Ki Paidi, located on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya, as part of the vibrant Deepotsav celebrations, the drone show added a modern touch to the traditional festivities and mesmerised attendees with its synchronised display ...Read More >
Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025: Ayodhya is gearing up for its grand ninth Deepotsav celebration, which promises to surpass previous editions in scale and splendour. Scheduled for Diwali eve on October 19, the event plans to illuminate the Saryu ghats with more than 26 lakh earthen lamps, aiming for a new world record, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. The festival already holds a coveted place in the Guinness World Records. In 2023, it created two milestones, one for the highest number of peop ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: As Diwali approaches, the narrow lanes of Kummari Veedhi in Visakhapatnam's Akkayyapalem area come alive with traditional diya-making. Here, artisans, including 93-year-old Pardes from Srikakulam, continue the age-old craft despite declining sales caused by machine-made alternatives. Additionally, local NGOs are empowering especially abled individuals and children to join the festive production, creating new opportunities to continue the city's pottery heritage. "I am 93 and wil ...Read More >
The rights panel has directed that the allegations made in a complaint before it is inquired into, according to the proceedings of a case before a bench of the National Human Rights Commission . The complainant alleged that "roadside vendors and hawkers/pottery sellers are being subjected to unnecessary and inhumane treatment investigation" and action by municipal authorities concerned across various cities in India, and he has sought the intervention of the NHRC in the matter. These vendors a ...Read More >
Chandigarh: In the village of Maloya, an 80-yr-old woman sits in the "mitti", holding freshly painted red diyas, tiny oil lamps that will soon light up homes during Diwali, in her hand, sponging them with sparkling golden paint on the border.About a 50 houses in Gawala colony of Maloya are involved in the business of making diyas, stands, pots, depending on the demand of seasons. "We used to live in Sector 25 earlier, but due to the pollution caused by the furnace, we were relocated to the outsk ...Read More >
Nalbari, Oct 16: As the festival of lights draws near, the rhythmic hum of potter's wheels fills the air across Nalbari's villages. With just three days to go for Diwali, the state's traditional potters, known as kumhars, are working tirelessly day and night, shaping thousands of earthen lamps that will illuminate homes across Assam. In Bahjani's Sariya village, the sight is bittersweet. While the women sit by the wheels shaping the delicate lamps, the men load them onto cycles and trucks, bou ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in th ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 16 (ANI): Setting a shining example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" and "Vocal for Local", the potters of Nandan Nagar have been steadily transforming their traditional craft into a thriving source of livelihood. Each year, they produce thousands of earthen lamps (diyas), with production and demand rising significantly due to the growing popularity of these lamps during festive seasons like Diwali. Also Read | Zubeen Garg Dea ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced, on Tuesday, that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of workers' rights. Inaugurating the three-day "Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025" in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi A ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Inaugurating the three-day "Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025" in Lucknow on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of ...Read More >
HANSALPUR, India (Reuters) -- Japan's Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki India will be the global production hub for Suzuki Motor's electric cars, with plans to expor ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Inaugurating the three-day Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025 in Lucknow on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that every youth employed in Uttar Pradesh will be assured minimum wages, ending any scope for worker exploitation. He said companies must pay their employees fairly, while the state government will bear any additional burden. This initiative, he stressed, will guarantee dignified employment, job security, and complete protection of w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India and China are discussing resuming border trade of locally made goods after more than five years, marking the latest step in a slow but steady effort by the Asian neighbours to ease long-standing tensions, according to officials in New Delhi familiar with the matter. Both sides have proposed restarting trade through designated points on the shared border, and the matter is currently under bilateral discussion, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister on Thursday paid tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives during the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, Goyal said that on August 14, 1947, during the Partition of India, people endured the pain of violence, displacement and loss of loved ones. Also Read | Independence Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu To Ad ...Read More >
CUDDALORE: District Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar on Wednesday inaugurated the 'Tamil Dream - Tamil Heritage and Culture' promotion programme at Annamalai University, Chidambaram. "Among the world's flourishing cultures, Tamil culture stands foremost in its richness and heritage. To convey its greatness and the challenges to students, the Tamil Virtual Academy, in collaboration with the Higher Education Department, has been conducting the Great Tamil Dream Heritage and Culture Promotion ...Read More >
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