cultural preservation

Guwahati, April 3 – Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah stated on Friday that the people of Assam have “decided to re-elect the NDA” to safeguard the state’s culture, identity, and future, while launching a sharp attack on the Congress during a massive rally in Dudhnoi in the Goalpara...

Shillong, April 2 American travel writer and researcher, Patrick A. Rogers, known for his work on Meghalaya's "living root bridges," has died of a cardiac arrest while on a tour to a remote village in the East Khasi Hills district, officials said on Thursday.In a post on X, Chief Minister...

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...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Swami Shridhar Teerth of the Shri Kashi Math in Varanasi, who was celebrating his 100th birth anniversary today. In a post on social media, he said that Swami Shridhar had dedicated his life to service and spirituality. Mr. Modi emphasized that Swami...

Dehradun, March 30 Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the state's highest literary honor, the Uttarakhand Sahitya Bhushan Award, to veteran litterateur Dr. Jiten Thakur on Monday.Dr. Thakur, along with other prominent literary figures, was felicitated at the 'Uttarakhand Sahitya...

Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, stated that India's tribal communities are a powerful symbol of harmony with nature and play a crucial role in environmental conservation and cultural preservation.Speaking at the Van Dhan Conclave at the Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 in New...

The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre, organized a national cultural and music program titled "Lok Rang Utsav 2026" in Doda on Wednesday, celebrating India's rich and diverse cultural heritage.The vibrant event...

Doda, March 26: A "Lok Rang Utsav" (Festival of Local Culture) was organized on Wednesday at the Community Hall in Doda, in collaboration between the North Zone Cultural Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. The event showcased the region's rich cultural...

As a major step towards implementing Mission Gyan Bharatam, the District Level Training Committee (DLTC) organized a one-day training program for surveyors in Poonch today.The training aimed to equip surveyors with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct a comprehensive household survey...

As Assam prepares for elections, regionalism remains a key issue for the state, which has been grappling with concerns about protecting its "identity" from "outsiders," mainly illegal migrants, for decades.Over the years, the relevance of regional political parties has been questioned, with...

New Delhi, March 21 At a time when social media and short-form videos are increasingly replacing traditional forms of entertainment, actor-singer Ila Arun says the participation of youth in theatre is a positive sign, even if it stems from a need to find job opportunities.Arun, who is a jury...

Ahmedabad, March 21 A three-day cultural and tourism outreach event organized by the Odisha government began in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday.Speaking at the inauguration session of Odisha Parab 2026 at the Gujarat University Convention and Exhibition Centre here, the Deputy Chief Minister...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 – On the occasion of "Pakhala Divas" (Pakhala Day), the Odisha Tourism Department achieved a historic global milestone on Friday, securing a Guinness World Record for the largest serving of fermented rice (Pakhala), with a total of 1,174 kg prepared and presented in a...

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the India Tourism Development Corporation, organized a Capacity Building Workshop for Tribal Homestay Owners in New Delhi yesterday. The Ministry stated that the workshop brought together tribal homestay owners and their teams from Gujarat...

Singapore, March 20 Renowned historian Dhoraisingam Stephen Samuel, who spearheaded efforts to preserve Singapore's heritage, including the Chetti communities of Indian descent, died on March 14 at the age of 101, reported Friday's weekly tabla!Through his research on the community, Samuel...

New Delhi, March 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in the national capital on Thursday and discussed ways to further popularize India's culture and support artists and scholars in preserving and promoting the country's...

Bengaluru, March 18 Kannada & Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said on Wednesday that the Karnataka government was in favor of imposing a ban on disc jockeys (DJs) playing "item songs" and loud music at cultural events and processions.The minister was responding to his cabinet colleague...

Bengaluru, March 18 Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said on Wednesday that the Karnataka government was in favor of imposing a ban on disc jockeys (DJs) playing "item songs" and loud music at cultural events and processions.The minister was responding to his cabinet colleague...

New Delhi, March 16 The government launched a three-month nationwide survey on Monday for documenting, conserving, and digitizing India's manuscript heritage under the Gyan Bharatam initiative, officials said.The exercise will be carried out at the district level across the country, they said...

Beijing, March 15 – China is increasingly restricting minority autonomy in education, language, and religion through both political campaigns and legal reforms. By codifying assimilation policies into law, Beijing is entering a new stage of frontier governance – one aimed not just at managing...