cultural heritage

New Delhi, April 11 A parliamentary panel has raised concerns about the vacant position of director at the renowned Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library in Patna since August 2023, and has sought a report from the Ministry of Culture on the reasons for the delay in filling the vacancy.The...

Lucknow, April 11 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Museum of Heritage and Art on Saturday, which showcases the rich cultural legacy of Awadh, along with other development projects worth Rs 58.27 crore, officials said.The inauguration took place at the Gomtinagar Jan Kalyan...

Raipur, April 11 So far, over 4,100 manuscripts have been reported from eight districts in Chhattisgarh under the Centre's Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey, officials said on Saturday.The initiative, launched in March, aims to document and preserve manuscripts and make them accessible...

On the third day of his visit to Bhutan, Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, engaged in key activities aimed at strengthening cooperation in infrastructure and development. The Ministry of Power stated that during his visit to Khuruthang, he reviewed local...

Gangtok, April 11 French Ambassador Thierry Mathou visited sites of cultural and historical significance in the Kabi subdivision of Sikkim's Mangan district on Saturday.Mathou, accompanied by his spouse Cecile, interacted with local officials and residents, exploring avenues for cooperation...

Jaipur, April 11 – Akhilesh Yadav, the National President of the Samajwadi Party, a Member of Parliament, and the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, was in Jaipur on Saturday to attend a private event, during which he discussed cultural, social, and political issues.Addressing a press...

April 11, Moscow – The Tsaritsyno Museum hosted the closing of the "India – The Fabric of Time" exhibition. This exhibition featured unique objects from the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy and leading Russian museums, celebrating the shared heritage of two civilizations.The closing...

New Delhi, April 11 A parliamentary panel has raised concerns about the vacant director's position at the renowned Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library in Patna since August 2023, and has sought a report from the Ministry of Culture on the reasons for the delay in filling the position.The...

New Delhi, April 10 – The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will launch a Heritage Week program on April 13 to promote the Capital’s heritage, an official said on Friday.The initiative, from April 13 to 18, aims to help people...

Kolkata, April 10 In a significant shift in political messaging, the BJP on Friday presented its core Hindutva agenda in the language of Bengali pride, culture, and heritage, aiming to counter the TMC's long-standing charge that the saffron party is "anti-Bengali" and culturally alien to the...

Itanagar, April 10 Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), and Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the premiere performance of "Tiranga in Tawang," a theatrical play by the Monpa Artist Forum, directed by Tsanpa Norbu, in Tawang.The production vividly depicted the historic...

RAJOURI, April 10, 2026: In a significant move to empower women, the Rajouri District Administration has launched a Gojri Topi Training Centre under the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" scheme. Women from remote villages such as Badhal and Darhal are learning the art of crafting traditional Gojri caps...

Jammu, April 9 Asserting that nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset and is a collective responsibility, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that true nationhood is realized when self-interest gives way to the common good.Sinha said that India's rich and diverse...

Indore, April 9 A Hindu organization told the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday that documents from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including its scientific survey report, support its claim that a temple predated the mosque at the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district.The...

New Delhi, April 9 Public broadcaster Doordarshan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) with the aim of strengthening India's cultural diplomacy and global outreach.The partnership seeks to leverage Doordarshan's extensive...

Orchha, April 9 Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Hemant Khandelwal addressed a district-level organizational meeting in the town of Orchha, in the Niwari district, on Thursday, emphasizing the party's strength based on its cadre and its commitment to reaching out to the...

London, April 9 The British Sikh Association has submitted a planning application to erect a memorial in Southall, west London, to commemorate the contributions of the community in both World Wars and to inspire a new generation of British Sikhs.Lord Rami Ranger, chairman of the association...

New Delhi, April 9 NGO Dastkar announced on Thursday that it will host a "Solidarity Bazaar" at its Nature Bazaar venue in Andheria Modh, Chhattarpur, from April 9 to 20, to support artisans affected by a devastating fire last month.The fire on March 15 gutted 42 stalls and impacted 26 artisan...

New Delhi, April 9 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the collective chanting of the Navkar Mantra here for the welfare of the entire world is highly meaningful and relevant at a time when different parts of the world are witnessing conflicts over different ideologies...

April 09, Ladakh – The annual Apricot Blossom Festival has begun in Ladakh, attracting tourists from across India and abroad to witness the region’s natural beauty and vibrant cultural heritage.The week-long festival celebrates the blooming of apricot trees in the Suru Valley and surrounding...