cultural heritage

The Indian Army organized a State Integration Educational Tour today for 33 students from the Army Goodwill School in Gagrian, with the aim of providing educational opportunities and promoting national integration among young people.The tour, scheduled from March 23 to March 28, 2026, will...

Bathinda, March 22 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government is making strenuous efforts to restore the pristine glory of the state in every field, asserting that Punjab is once again moving towards vibrancy and holistic development.Addressing a gathering during the 'Virasati Mela'...

Kolkata, March 22 As the battle lines for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections have become increasingly clear, the Trinamool Congress on Sunday launched an animated teaser titled 'Fighter Didi', portraying Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the last line of defence for the Bengali identity...

Srinagar, March 22 The Kashmiri film "Batt Koch", which explores the life of a displaced Kashmiri Pandit family, received a strong response on Sunday as it was screened at the only multiplex here.The film has been written and directed by young Kashmiri Pandit filmmakers Siddharth Koul and...

Bihar is celebrating its 114th Foundation Day today. On this day in 1912, Bihar was separated from Bengal and granted the status of a separate state. A three-day state-level event is being organized at Gandhi Maidan in Patna to mark Bihar Divas.The theme of this day is "Progressive Bihar...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the occasion of Bihar Day, extending his greetings and highlighting the state's rich historical and cultural legacy, as well as its growing contribution to India's development.In his letter dated...

Lucknow, March 22 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak extended greetings to the people of Bihar on the occasion of the state's formation day.In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said, "Congratulations and best wishes to...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said that the state's Tourism department has set a Guinness World Record for the largest serving of 'Pakhala' (fermented rice), amounting to 1,174 kg, prepared and presented in a single vessel.This remarkable achievement...

New Delhi, March 20 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu offered a floral chaddar at the shrine of Sufi saint Bakhtiyar Kaki in Mehrauli on Friday and prayed for the country's progress and well-being.As part of the "Phool Walon ki Sair" (walk of florists), a three-day festival dedicated to...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 As Odisha celebrated 'Pakhala Dibasa' to showcase the state's rich culinary heritage and cultural legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said it is not just a delicious food, but the aroma of our soil, the pride of our traditions, and an integral part of Odia...

Ahmedabad, March 20 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday that the Sindhi community has played an active role in the state's development while preserving its distinct identity, as he flagged off a procession of Lord Jhulelal to mark the festival of Cheti Chand in Ahmedabad...

March 20, New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) to discuss various aspects related to further popularizing India’s diverse culture. The Chairman of the IGNCA Trust, Ram Bahadur Rai, and Member Secretary Dr...

New Delhi, March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) on Thursday and discussed the upcoming "Yuge Yugeen Bharat" Museum, emphasizing that this project will transform the North Block and South Block, once centers of power...

Prayagraj (UP), March 19 The Allahabad High Court has directed that a recently discovered Jain idol, unearthed during the construction of an overhead water tank in Etah on June 22 last year, be placed in the custody of the Allahabad Museum in Prayagraj.The idol, believed to date back to the...

Dehradun, March 19 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released a Panchang (calendar) on Thursday on the occasion of the Hindu New Year, an official said.The chief minister described the calendar, brought out by the state Information and Public Relations Department, as a significant...

Gangtok, March 19 Calling cinema a powerful medium that transcends borders, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Wednesday that the inaugural Sikkim International Film Festival marks a significant step towards positioning the state as a vibrant hub of art and culture.Addressing the opening...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests, Ecology, Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.In his message, the Minister conveyed heartfelt wishes for peace, prosperity...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in the Jammu Aarti held at the Raghunath Temple and called upon people to organize regular evening aartis along the riverbanks across the Jammu Division.Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the Jammu...

New Delhi, March 19 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prayed for the well-being of Delhi and its people on the first day of Navratri at the Jhandewalan Temple on Thursday.Greeting people on the occasion, she said Navratri symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage, devotion, and strength.She...

New Delhi, March 18 President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba festivals on Wednesday.The celebration of these festivals on the arrival of the New Year symbolizes India's rich cultural...