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Puri: Marking World Health Day, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Tuesday created a striking sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha, saluting frontline workers and spreading the message, 'Together for Health, Stand with Science'. The elaborate sculpture, standing approximately six feet tall, was crafted using several tonnes of sand and showcased Pattnaik's signature style of blending art with social messaging. Assisted by students from his sand art institute, the ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta (Kerala) [India], November 20 (ANI): The Special Investigation Team on Thursday arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold theft case, officials said. He was the Devaswom Board president in 2019, when the gold theft took place. The arrest came after the SIT questioned him for several hours at the State Police Headquarters since this morning. Also Read | 5G Network Expansion: India Set To Cross 1 Million 5G Subscription by End of 2031, ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the crucial unity between the Army and police for national security. He stated both forces share the same spirit in safeguarding India. As India enters Amrit Kal and aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, balancing internal and external security is paramount. The police are lauded for fighting crime and managing perception, earning citizen confidence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasized the importance of unity between the Army and police in e ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 21 (ANI): Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday paid homage to police personnel who sacrificed their life in a service to the nation on Police Commemoration Day. Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot was also present on the occasion. Speaking to reporters, Police Commissioner Gehlot said, "On this day, police forces across the country pay tribute to those who laid down their lives for the country. We get the inspiration that if needed, ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakahnd) [India], October 21 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday paid tribute to braveheart on Police Commemoration Day, calling the police system "the spine of the state's security and prosperity." Highlighting their critical role along sensitive borders, CM Dhami announced Rs 100 crore annually for the next three years for constructing police housing. Addressing a public gathering, CM Dhami said, "Our state borders are joined not only to internation ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 21 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday honored eight braveheart police personnel, highlighting their critical role in society. He emphasized that society must remember their sacrifices, as police maintain law and order, control riots, and protect citizens' rights, all of which are essential for the state's development. Addressing the Police Commemoration Day programme at City Armed Reserve Grounds on Bengaluru-Mysuru Road CM Siddaramaia ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasized the importance of unity between the Army and police in ensuring national security, saying that both forces share the same spirit in safeguarding the country. Addressing the Police Commemoration Day programme at the National Police Memorial in national capital, Singh drew from his experience as a former Home Minister and his current role as Defence Minister, highlighting the critical roles both the police a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to India's police personnel on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, lauding their courage, dedication, and sacrifices in maintaining the nation's safety and security. In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, "On Police Commemoration Day, we salute the courage of our police personnel and recall the supreme sacrifice by them in the line of duty. Their steadfast dedication keeps our nation and peo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay homage to the bravehearts on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a press release. On October 21, 1959, ten valiant Policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. Since then, October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day every year. In recognition of the sacrifices made by Po ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay homage to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on October 21. According to a release, on October 21, ten valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. Since then, October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day every year. In recogni ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lay a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on October 21, on the Police Commemoration Day. On October 21, 1959, 10 valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. Since then, October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day every year. Also Read | Diwali 2025 Bank Holidays: Banks To Remain Closed on These Dates in Fourth Week of October Ami ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 30 (ANI): SAPTI (Stone Artisan Park Training Institute), established by the Industries and Mining Department and the Office of Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, harness the potential of the state's stone industry and carry forward its valuable heritage of stone art and architecture, according to release of the State government. Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi', the aim of SA ...Read More >
Puri: To celebrate Team India's remarkable victory in the Asia Cup 2025, Padma Shri awardee and internationally renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a spectacular sand art installation today at Puri Beach, Odisha.Unveiled at 5 PM, the artwork is a vibrant tribute to the nation's cricket heroes. At the heart of the sculpture is a huge Sindoor (vermilion), symbolizing India's cultural pride and divine blessings. Surrounding it are key elements representing the spirit of victory: a cr ...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 >
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 >
Mangaluru: Travellers departing from Mangaluru International Airport will now be greeted by a striking 10.25-foot granite statue of Yakshagana, unveiled on Friday. The installation is the latest addition to the airport's efforts to highlight Karnataka's folk traditions. Perched on a three-foot pedestal and weighing nearly four tonnes, the statue captures a serene expression of a Yakshagana performer, symbolising the grandeur of the coastal theatre art. The work was executed by Himanshu Kumar, ...Read More >
Mangaluru, Sep 12 (PTI) Mangaluru International Airport on Friday unveiled a 10.25-foot granite statue of a Yakshagana performer at its departure area, adding a new cultural landmark to its premises. The installation is part of the airport's ongoing initiative to showcase the heritage of coastal Karnataka. Mounted on a three-foot pedestal, the four-tonne statue depicts a youthful Yakshagana performer with a serene expression, paying tribute to the region's centuries-old folk theatre tradition, ...Read More >
On the eve of Vinayaka Chavithi, Warangal's micro-sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada unveiled a marvel -- a tiny sculpture of a dancing Lord Ganesh on the tip of an eyelash. Famous for his ability to carve inside the eye of a needle, on strands of human hair and even on the head of a pin, Ajay's latest creation once again highlights his extraordinary precision and artistry. The sculpture of dancing Ganesh measures only 0.37 mm (370 microns) in height and is completely invisible to the naked eye, req ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): With the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities gaining momentum across the country, people have welcomed Bappa in their own style. Ajay Kumar Mattewada, an internationally acclaimed micro-sculptor from Warangal, created a stunning piece of art by sculpting a dancing Lord Ganesha on the tip of an eyelash. In observance of Vinayaka Chavithi or Ganesh Chaturthi, Mattewade created the microsculpture, measuring only 0.37 mm (370 microns) in height. The creation is complet ...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 >
Ranchi: The ongoing monsoon, marked by above average downpour this year so far, is giving tough time to idol makers in the state capital ahead of the upcoming Ganesh puja later this month. With few days left for the festival, idol makers are running against time to ensure their creations take shape to meet the deadline.With moisture refusing to let the clay or paint settle, artisans have now resorted to an unusual but effective solution: fire sprays to dry their creations."For the eight-foot hea ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay sala ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Tuesday launched two online courses on sand art through the SWAYAM platform. The initiative is a collaboration with Padma Shri awardee and internationally-acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik.The two courses, titled 'Introduction to Sand Art' and 'Principles and Formats of Sand Art', were designed and delivered by Pattnaik himself, bringing his decades of experience and global acclaim in sand sculpting into a structured online ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Nearly 600 new khondalite stones and 15 steel beams have been used for the ongoing repair of Ratna Bhandar, according to Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). The conservation measures, which commenced on Dec 17, 2024, are expected to conclude by Niladri Bije on July 8. Puri's titular king and Lord Jagannath's principal servitor Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb inspected the work progress on Thursday and expressed contentment with the restoration results. "Ratna Bhandar, which was i ...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 >
Nilambur: A night-time fishing trip turned into a harrowing ordeal for five cousins in the remote hamlet of Vellakkatta near Nilambur, after a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted by a live snare wire illegally set across a stream to trap wild boars. But amid the chaos and grief, the sheer courage and presence of mind of the other boys saved two lives, one of them unconscious, the other moments from death. Ananthu, also known as Jithu, a Class X student at Christ King Higher Secondary School in Man ...Read More >
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