cultural heritage

Patna, April 3 – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated his ambitious project, the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa, in Vaishali, on Friday.Amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras, the Chief Minister performed traditional rituals within the museum complex, offering flowers...

New Delhi, April 3 The historic city of Jaipur is set to turn 300 in 2027, and the Rajasthan government has planned year-long celebrations, starting later this year, to commemorate the milestone, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Friday.Jaipur – the capital of Rajasthan – was founded...

New Delhi, April 2 Ayodhya is not merely a geographical location, but a symbol of India's cultural and civilizational continuity, and the holy city can become a center of India's soft power, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday.In his address at the Ayodhya Parv 2026 hosted...

New Delhi, April 3 – The three-day Indraprastha Cultural Festival 2026, organized by the Delhi government, kicked off on Friday with Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra describing it as a platform to redefine the city's civilizational identity.Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief...

Barpeta/Barchalla, April 3 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that only the BJP-led NDA can free Assam from infiltrators and prevent demographic change.Asserting that BJP governments deliver what is promised, he said it would ensure "Virasat-Vikash" (heritage and...

Barpeta (Assam), April 3 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that only the NDA, led by the BJP, can free Assam of infiltrators and prevent demographic changes.Addressing a rally in Barpeta in support of AGP candidate Dipak Kumar Das, Adityanath alleged that the Congress...

Lucknow, April 3 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to Maratha warrior-king, Chhatrapati Shivaji, on his death anniversary on Friday.In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said Shivaji dedicated his life to defending the motherland and restoring the Sanatan culture, and...

New Delhi, April 3 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his death anniversary (Punyatithi), describing the 17th-century Maratha ruler as an "immortal symbol of Indian pride and the protector of national honour".In a post on X, Minister Shah wrote: "I...

New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has partnered with INTACH to conduct a comprehensive survey of historic structures across the Delhi Ridge.Spanning 8,000 acres, the Delhi Ridge is divided into four zones – the Northern Ridge, the Southern Ridge, the Central Ridge, and...

Bhubaneswar, April 2 People across Odisha celebrated 'Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya' (Our Attire, Our Identity) Day on Thursday as part of the ongoing 'Odia Pakhya,' wearing traditional handloom attire to showcase cultural pride.The fortnight-long 'Odia Pakhya' is being observed from April 1 to 14...

April 2, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has highlighted the "Living Morung Initiative" under the state Department of Art and Culture as a significant and forward-thinking grassroots program for cultural preservation and community engagement.In a social media post, he stated that the...

Lucknow, April 2 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday praised the role of All India Radio in connecting society, preserving linguistic diversity, and strengthening national consciousness.Addressing the 89th foundation day celebrations of the radio broadcaster's Lucknow...

New Delhi, April 2 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered prayers at the Sankat Mochan Dham in Karolbagh on Thursday, where a 108-foot idol of Lord Hanuman is located, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.Lord Hanuman, who symbolizes service and courage, continues to inspire nation-building...

Ayodhya, April 2 – Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, visited Ayodhya with his wife, Dr. Priti Adani, elder son Karan Adani, and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani, to offer prayers and pay respects at the Shri Ram Temple, before proceeding to Shri Nishulk Gurukul Mahavidyalaya for an...

Islamabad, April 2. Recent restoration work at the World Heritage sites of Mohra Moradu and Sirkap in Taxila has raised serious concerns regarding the stewardship of Pakistan's archaeological legacy. These sites, which have centuries of history, now risk being classified as endangered by UNESCO...

Singapore, April 2 The Singapore government has allocated a plot of land to build a new Hindu temple in the city-state's Yishun Avenue 3 to meet the growing needs of the Hindu community here.Construction of the Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple (SGAT) on a site in the Yishun housing estate...

New Delhi, April 1 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan said on Wednesday that democratic practices in India have been continuous, inclusive, and deeply rooted in society as part of a broader civilisational ethos that values dialogue, consensus, and respect for diverse opinions.In his address at...

Bhubaneswar, April 1 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday expressed his deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Utkal Divas.Responding to PM Modi's letter, CM Majhi said, “On this auspicious occasion of Utkal Divas, I...

Mumbai, April 1 Singer Sona Mohapatra marked Utkal Diwas by paying a heartfelt tribute to her roots in Odisha, highlighting the state's rich artistic heritage.Taking to Instagram, Sona shared glimpses and reflections from Raghurajpur, a renowned crafts village known for preserving traditional...

New Delhi, April 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people of Odisha on 'Utkala Dibasa', and said the state stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultural and spiritual greatness.Utkala Dibasa, also known as Odisha Foundation Day, is celebrated on April 1 to mark the...