Bhopal, Feb 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishwas Sarang has strongly defended his government’s decision to rename 54 villages in the state, calling it a necessary step to remove symbols of “slavery” and restore India’s cultural identity. Speaking to IANS, Sarang said, “This is a welcome step. The names that remind us of our colonial … Read more
Poonch, Feb 9 (IANS) The Army kicked off the Pir Panjal Winter Festival in the city on Sunday, setting the stage for wide array of sports and cultural spectacles spread over next two months. The festival is a testament to the Army’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, cultural preservation, and social reformation, particularly in advocating … Read more
Faridabad, Feb 7 (IANS) The 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela was inaugurated on Friday with grandeur at Surajkund in Haryana’s Faridabad district. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat graced the occasion as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the event. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Heritage and Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma, … Read more
Koppal, Feb 6 (IANS) Karnataka Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadgi faced an embarrassing moment on Thursday when he wrote a grammatically incorrect Kannada word in front of schoolchildren in Koppal district. After the inaugural ceremony of an Anganwadi centre in Karatagi, the minister wrote the word ‘Shubhavagali’ (meaning good luck) with a slight grammatical … Read more
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 1 (IANS) At the Maha Kumbh Mela on Saturday, a special 118-member foreign delegation, including diplomats and Heads of Missions from 77 countries, took a scared dip at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj along with their spouses and expressed their happiness on this auspicious occasion. The ambassadors of various countries … Read more
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) A fresh petition was filed before the Calcutta High Court on Thursday on the alleged “threat culture” prevailing at different medical colleges and hospitals in West Bengal. A division bench of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya has admitted the petition and the matter might come up for hearing … Read more
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) Rajasthan’s vibrant art, culture, and cuisine are stealing the spotlight at Bharat Parv 2025 which is being held at Delhi’s historic Red Fort. The Rajasthan Tourism stalls are drawing constant crowds, offering visitors an immersive experience of the state’s rich heritage. The Rajasthan tableau, a major highlight of the event, has … Read more
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, sought a report from the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata on the allegations of “threat culture” prevailing at the premium medical institute of the state. The single-judge bench of Justice Jay Sengupta has directed the hospital authorities … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed his deep condolences following the tragic stampede that occurred during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday, which left many people injured, several of them critically. He also called for urgent reforms to curb the VIP culture and improve … Read more
