Follow Us on Google News Hyderabad, July 6 (IANS) The historic ‘Bibi-ka-Alam’ procession was underway in the old city of Hyderabad amid tight security as solemnity and mourning marked ‘Yaum-e-Ashura’ on Sunday. Thousands of people were participating in the procession, which started from Bibi Ka Alawa in a traditional manner. The procession passes through various … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jammu, July 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of Yatris for this year’s Amarnath Yatra from Jammu for the Valley as the 36-day long pilgrimage begins on Thursday. Amid slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, ‘Bum Bum Bhole’ and ‘Barfani … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) Trinamool Congress is headed for a landslide victory in the Kaliganj Assembly bypoll in Nadia district of West Bengal, with party candidate Alifa Ahmed widening her lead as counting progresses. At the end of the 12th round of counting, Ahmed had secured 56,404 votes, increasing her … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) The counting of votes polled in West Bengal’s Kaliganj Assembly by-election is scheduled on Monday under a three-tier security cover at the designated centre. Kaliganj was one of the five Assembly constituencies in four states that went to by-elections on June 19. The polling percentage recorded … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Imphal, May 20 (IANS) The five-day-long Shirui Lily Festival began in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Tuesday amidst tight security. The festival, organised by the Manipur Tourism Department, is being held for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the state in May 2023. The inaugural ceremony at Heritage … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Lord Buddha’s 2569th birth anniversary, thousands of devotees have been arriving at Bodh Gaya since the early hours of Monday morning to offer prayers and pay homage at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple. The temple complex, regarded as the place where … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Authorities have imposed strict restrictions on climbing the Arunachala Hills in Tiruvannamalai to prevent untoward incidents and safeguard the surrounding forest environment, as devotees are converging at the temple city for the ‘Chitra Pournami’ or ‘Chaitra Purnima’ festival. With an estimated 25 to 30 lakh devotees … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Patna, May 4 (IANS) The NEET UG 2025 examination in Bihar was conducted successfully and peacefully on Sunday, with no reports of rigging or question paper leaks, marking a significant improvement from last year’s controversy. According to the Education Department, approximately 1.25 lakh candidates appeared for the examination in the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2025 is scheduled to take place on Sunday across the country with over 22.7 lakh aspirants set to appear for the exam. The high-stakes medical entrance examination will be held at 5,453 centres in more than … Read more
