cultural performances

Varanasi, March 4 – The Kashi Vishwanath Dham Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, organized ‘Phool Holi’ (Flower Holi) on Wednesday, offering devotees a traditional and spiritually enriching environment to celebrate the festival.The flower-based Holi festivities were held at Shankaracharya...

The rich spices and vibrant culture of the Northeast region recently made their mark in Mumbai. Organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, the first-ever Meghalaya Spice Festival concluded at Jio World Drive. Held from February 27th to March 1st, it...

Ranchi, March 1 The 138th birth anniversary of Thakur Anukul Chandra was celebrated with religious fervor in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand.Hundreds of devotees gathered at Budhiya Ground here to celebrate the occasion, organized by Satsang Vihar, Ranchi.Thakur, the founder of the Satsang...

The sixth Khelo India Winter Games concluded at Gulmarg, with the Indian Army emerging as the top performer by securing nine gold, six silver, and eight bronze medals. Himachal Pradesh finished second with six gold, seven silver, and one bronze medal, while Haryana secured the third position...

SAMBA, FEBRUARY 25: The District Information Office in Samba organized a Drug De-Addiction Awareness Programme at Pandit Prem Nath Dogra Government Degree College as part of the "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan" initiative to educate students about the harmful effects of substance abuse.The...

New Delhi, February 25 Delhi is set to establish itself as a global hub for cinema, art, and culture, with the national capital hosting an international film festival from March 25 to 31, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday.At the launch of the 2026 International Film Festival Delhi...

Aizawl, February 25, 2026: Under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), graced the joint celebration of the Foundation Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh at the Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan in Aizawl.In his address...

Itanagar, February 24 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Tuesday urged young students from across the country to "perform, reform, and transform" in their professional lives, embrace technology-driven development, and remain rooted in India's cultural values, while...

Samba, February 23: The District Centre of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Samba organized a drug de-addiction awareness program at Government Boys Higher Secondary School to educate students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promote a drug-free...

The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Rajouri, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, organized a One-Day Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) at the Government Industrial Training Institute, Nowshera.The programme focused on key...

The sixth edition of Khelo India was inaugurated in Gulmarg, with Lt. Gov. Manoj Sinha presiding over the ceremony.Feb 23, Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Sunday evening inaugurated the sixth edition of Khelo India at a ceremony held in Gulmarg, considered the...

Kolkata, February 21 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that people speaking Bengali were being harassed and labeled as "infiltrators" in some states, and asserted that her government would not allow anyone's rights to be taken away.Addressing a programme to mark...

New Delhi, February 21 Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena inaugurated a newly developed cycle track and the final phase of the Palaash Festival at Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Asita, located along the Yamuna floodplain, on Saturday.According to officials, the Palaash festival, which was held...

New Delhi, February 21 – Delhi Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairperson V.K. Saxena will inaugurate the two-day Palaash Mahotsav 2026 at the Asita floodplain near ITO on Saturday.The festival reflects the DDA’s continued efforts towards sustainable urban development and enhancing accessible...

POONCH, FEBRUARY 18: The Social Welfare Department of Poonch organized a "Senior Recognition Ceremony" to honor senior citizens for their contributions to society. Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma attended the event, presenting Senior Citizen Certificates to five beneficiaries.The...

New Delhi, February 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, to the ongoing AI Impact Summit here on Wednesday, and held nine bilateral meetings with heads of state and CEOs.World leaders...

The inaugural two-day Mi-kari Festival 2026, organized by the South West Garo Hills district administration, was launched with great enthusiasm and vibrant community participation, reflecting the spirit of unity and collaboration at the Ampati student field.The South West Garo Hills district...

Mandi, February 16 – The seven-day internationally renowned Mahashivratri Festival began on Monday in Mandi, a town in Himachal Pradesh, also known as 'Chhoti Kashi', which is celebrating its 500th anniversary.This year, 216 deities are participating in the week-long festival, which begins a...

Coimbatore, February 16 – Former Punjab Minister Navjot Kaur Sidhu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, calling him "very spiritual," while expressing confusion about Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.Speaking to IANS, Navjot Kaur Sidhu said, "PM Narendra...

KUPWARA, January 15: The Lolab Winter Festival concluded on a high note in Kariwan, Devar Lolab, drawing thousands of visitors and showcasing the scenic beauty and cultural richness of the Lolab Valley.The festival was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, in the...