cultural heritage

Shimla, March 10 Former Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the governor of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, after which he said the position does not belong to any political party.The governor works for the overall development of the state and society...

Bhagalpur (Bihar), March 10 – The traditional Manjusha art of Bhagalpur, Bihar, which received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag five years ago, has become a major source of income for women and has helped this folk art gain wider national and international recognition.On September 14...

Bhubaneswar, March 10 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and leader of the opposition in the assembly, Naveen Patnaik, mourned the death of German-born historian and Padma Shri awardee, Hermann Kulke, who played a key role in highlighting the Shree Jagannatha culture and the...

New Delhi, March 10 India's participation, along with a country pavilion, at the recently held ITB Berlin—one of the world's leading travel trade shows—provided a platform for strengthening existing partnerships and establishing India as a premier 365-day global destination, the tourism ministry...

Shimla, March 10 – Aiming to maintain close coordination with the state government, Himachal Pradesh's newly appointed Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Tuesday that he would work towards promoting the environment, particularly enhancing green cover, preserving cultural heritage, as well as...

Imphal, March 10 – Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla emphasized on Tuesday the need to preserve, promote, and conduct in-depth academic study of the state's rich cultural heritage, highlighting its significance for future generations as well as for scholarly research.The Governor, who is also...

Shimla, March 10 Former Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the governor of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, after which he said the position does not belong to any political party.The governor works for the overall development of the state and society...

Shillong, March 9 The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released ₹67.41 crore to support development initiatives across the region, including infrastructure and cultural projects in Meghalaya, according to an official statement.The funds will be used for infrastructure development, livelihood...

Salmora Pottery in Majuli: A Timeless Cultural HeritageIn Assam, the historic river island of Majuli continues to preserve its centuries-old pottery tradition in the Salmora village. This traditional craft has long been the primary source of income for the villagers and remains an important...

Bhubaneswar, March 8 The Odisha government remains committed to the development and welfare of the Odia diaspora, Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said in Kolkata on Sunday.The Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department organized 'Odisha Utsav' for the first time in Kolkata to connect...

March 8, New Delhi – The National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC), with support from the Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the Exclusive Handloom Expo – Virasat Shakti, a special initiative celebrating India's rich handloom heritage and highlighting the role of women in the sector.The...

Jammu, March 7 Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that after five years of sustained efforts, the vision of making Jammu and Kashmir the nation's "spiritual heart" is no longer distant.Sinha was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the infrastructure upgradation and beautification...

Jaipur, March 7 – The historic Golden City of Jaisalmer witnessed a rare and significant spiritual event on Saturday as the sacred ‘Chadar Mahotsav’ of Dada Gurudev Jindatt Surishwar Maharaj was celebrated.The ceremonial ‘Divine Chadar’ emerged from Jaisalmer Fort after a gap of 144 years...

Guwahati, March 7 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that the state government has upgraded the infrastructure at 22,923 "mandirs" and "namghars" across the state as part of an initiative to strengthen places of faith and community life.Sharing the update on the social...

Bhubaneswar, March 7 The Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture will organize 'Odisha Utsav' in Kolkata on March 8 to promote the state's rich cultural heritage, an official said on Saturday.The event, scheduled to be held at the auditorium of the National Library in Kolkata on...

Bhopal, March 6 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will launch the third edition of “Queens on the Wheels,” an initiative of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, in which 25 women superbikers will promote the state's tourism destinations across the country and internationally.Sharing...

March 06, New Delhi: The ongoing Raisina Dialogue is bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to discuss key geopolitical and economic challenges.On the second day of the conference, leaders from around the world are participating in discussions. Throughout the...

Kolkata, March 6 – President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in West Bengal on Friday afternoon for a two-day packed schedule in the northern sector of the state.This will be her first visit to the state since she assumed the position of the Indian President. Almost the entire North Bengal has been...

Guwahati, March 6 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday emphasized the importance of preserving the state's rich cultural heritage, stating that the right political choice can help take Assam's traditions from local roots to the global stage.In a post on the social media...

New Delhi, March 5 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta laid the foundation stone for a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) near Ladakh Budh Vihar on the Outer Ring Road at Kashmere Gate on Thursday, at an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore.Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said that the project marks an...