Follow Us on Google News Agartala, July 19 (IANS) The centuries-old ‘Ker Puja’ was held in Tripura on Saturday amid several customary restrictions. As per the customs of the ‘Ker Puja’, death, birth or even recreation are prohibited in the notified areas of the Puja ground. Also held in a few other northeastern states, as … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Sunday decided to boycott the customary high tea event of the Fadnavis government on the eve of the Legislature’s Monsoon Session, citing corruption, misuse of funds and the deterioration of the economic, social, administrative and moral situation. The opposition leaders alleged … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kohima, May 10 (IANS) Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on Saturday emphasised to protect Naga heritage, culture, tradition and customary practices. Releasing a book titled ‘The Lotha Naga Customary Law, Practices & Attires’ authored by P. Pius Lotha at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, the Governor emphasised the importance of cultural rootedness in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kohima, April 5 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday urged the people to learn about themselves, their customary laws, and remember their ancestors while celebrating the festival with peace and unity. He also pledged to construct a women’s working hostel and Konyak Union office at the Konyak heritage … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Imphal, March 18 (IANS) Two tribal organisations in Manipur — the Hmar Inpui and the Zomi Council – on Tuesday withdrew the indefinite shutdown in Churachandpur district after the two settled the row over the severe assault of a senior Hmar tribal leader on March 16. The leaders of Hmar … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Ahead of presenting the Union Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu in the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday. The President fed her ‘dahi-cheeni’, a ritual performed by elders in Indian families to bestow good luck before undertaking important tasks. This year’s Budget is the eight consecutive … Read more