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Hamirpur (HP), March 5 A four-day national-level Holi festival concluded at Sujanpurtira here, after which Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania encouraged people to actively participate in such fairs and festivals, officials said.Speaking at the festival's conclusion on Wednesday...

Holi was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Kashmiri Pandit Colony in Vessu, Anantnag, with CRPF personnel joining residents in festivities marked by unity and harmony.March 04, Srinagar: The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Kashmiri Pandit Colony in the Vessu...

A festive atmosphere is in place in Goalpara in anticipation of the Doul Utsav. Local markets are filled with Holi-related items, including colored powder, masks, caps, water guns, and various colorful products for children.At the historic Shri Shri Ramchandra Bigraha Temple in Rangjuli, which...

Hamirpur (HP), March 1 The four-day national-level Holi celebrations kicked off here on Sunday afternoon, with Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri inaugurating the festival.Agnihotri was accompanied by local MLA Captain Rajinder Singh, Hamirpur Deputy Commissioner Gandharva...

Alirajpur, February 27 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that the Bhagoria festival symbolizes tribal culture, social affection, and traditional values, as well as a deep connection to nature.The Chief Minister made this statement after participating in the Bhagoria...

New Delhi, February 25 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the logo of the first International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 on Wednesday, stating that it is aimed at positioning the city as a global hub for cinema, art, and culture.More than 125 Indian and international films will be...

New Delhi, February 25 The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organizing the 'Tribes Art Fest' (TAF) 2026 in the national capital from March 2, bringing together more than 70 prominent tribal artists and over 1,000 artworks representing nearly 30 indigenous art traditions from across the country...

The Rajaji Utsav, a celebration of the life and legacy of India's first Governor-General, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, is being held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. On this occasion, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The statue...

New Delhi, February 21 The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan has launched 'Baku Evenings', a new cultural series aimed at promoting the country's culture, education, arts, and heritage through engaging community events in Azerbaijan.The inaugural edition, held on February 20, celebrated the...

Chatra (Jharkhand), February 19 Jharkhand's Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore inaugurated the three-day Itkhori Mahotsav in the Chatra district on Thursday.Minister Yogendra Prasad, Chatra MP Kalicharan Singh, and MLA Janardan Prasad were among the dignitaries present at the inauguration...

Thane, February 19 The president of the Maharashtra BJP, Ravindra Chavan, has said that the rich culinary, artistic, and cultural traditions of the Konkan region should be showcased beyond the state and gain recognition across the country.He was speaking on Wednesday after visiting the Malvani...

New Delhi, February 18 The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) urged the university administration to reconsider its order imposing a month-long ban on public meetings, processions, and protests on campus, calling the move undesirable.Delhi University (DU) announced the ban on...

New Delhi, February 16 He is "King Khan" to his fans and the industry, and his next film coincidentally also bears the same title. However, Shah Rukh Khan dismisses the power the title bestows upon him, saying it's more a reminder to live with heart, humility, and purpose than an identity."The...

Gandhinagar, February 16 Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat said on Monday that the state government has disbursed ₹9,610 crore as part of a special agricultural relief package to over 33 lakh farmers affected by unseasonal rains last year.In his address to the state assembly on the first day of...

Chennai, February 15 Millions of devotees across Tamil Nadu celebrated Maha Shivaratri with traditional fervor and night-long vigils at Shaivite shrines on Sunday, with major gatherings reported in Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore.At the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, a diverse...

Chennai, February 14 Two and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company held the second edition of the Rann Utsav (White Desert Festival) on Saturday as part of its experiential tourism initiative through motorcycling, a company official said.The Rann Utsav positions the Rann of Kutch as a...

The annual three-day Shiv Khori Mela began on Friday with great religious fervor at the revered Shiv Khori Shrine in the Reasi district.The mela was formally inaugurated by Kuldeep Raj Dubey and Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik, along with officials from the district administration...

In a moment of immense pride for Poonch, Abhilove Kour, a proud daughter of the region and a member of the Indian women's national lacrosse team, received a grand welcome upon her return home after winning a historic gold medal at the Asian Lacrosse Games held in Riyadh.Abhilove returned to...

New Delhi, February 12 A large number of students and dignitaries gathered at the Delhi University's multi-purpose sports complex as the first literature festival in the 104-year history of the varsity was inaugurated on Thursday.The three-day Delhi University Literature Festival (DULF)...

The Indian Army's Romeo Force 6 Sector organized the Pir Panjal Winter Festival 2026 in Poonch, providing a vibrant platform for local youth to showcase their talents while promoting sportsmanship, cultural heritage, and community bonding. Officials said the festival was organized with the twin...