cultural preservation

Washington, March 14 The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) rejected China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” and called for global action against what it described as the “broader system of Chinese imperialism and colonial domination.”According to the ETGE, the law...

Jammu, March 13 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called on writers and artists to preserve the rich heritage of Jammu, promote its legacy, and connect the younger generation with their roots."Jammu's traditions in literature, culture, and spirituality have taught us...

Minister C. Lalsawivunga has extended warm greetings and best wishes to the Zo community worldwide on the occasion of Chapchar Kut, encouraging everyone to celebrate the festival in peace and harmony.In his message, the minister noted that Chapchar Kut has increasingly gained recognition among...

Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, held a meeting with tribal writers, poets, and scholars to discuss the promotion of tribal literature and the preservation of tribal cultural heritage in Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting was attended by Deputy Director of Tribal Affairs, Dr Abdul...

Taipei, March 10 – As Tibetans worldwide observe the 67th anniversary of the uprising in Lhasa on Tuesday, China continues its relentless campaign to exert control over both Tibetan land and identity, a report highlights.The rebellion on March 10, 1959, saw ordinary Tibetan men and women...

Gandhinagar, March 10 – The Gujarat government has allocated ₹2,006 crore for the Department of Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities in the state budget, with plans to develop Olympic-level infrastructure and position Gujarat as a "global sports hub," Minister Jitu Vaghani told the Legislative...

New Delhi, March 10 – Tibetan activists staged a protest outside the Chinese Embassy here on Tuesday to mark Tibetan National Uprising Day, raising slogans demanding freedom for Tibet.Several protesters were later detained by the Delhi Police.Many Tibetan students and activists gathered near...

Shimla, March 10 The Central Tibetan Administration of the Tibetan government-in-exile stated on Tuesday that it focuses on themes of resilience, remembrance, and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the Sino-Tibetan conflict on the 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day.This marked the...

Aizawl, March 8 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has pledged his full support for the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Mizoram, a leader of the opposition BJP said on Sunday.The assurance came during his meeting with a state BJP delegation at Lok Bhavan...

Siliguri/Kolkata, March 7 President Droupadi Murmu expressed concern on Saturday that the Santal and other indigenous communities in northern West Bengal have not yet fully benefited from development, despite their significant contributions to the nation."I don't think that the Santal and...

Kolkata, March 7 President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that the contributions of the Santal community to India's freedom struggle have not received due recognition, asserting that several legendary figures were "not deliberately included in history."Speaking at the ninth International...

Kohima, March 6 Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday highlighted the government's focus on the development of the Northeastern region under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the initiatives taken by the government would significantly contribute to creating...

Yangon, March 4 – The inauguration of the India-assisted project for the construction of the three-story literary center, the "Sarsobeikman building," worth approximately $3.77 million, took place in Yangon, Myanmar, on Wednesday.The initiative, aimed at preserving and developing the literary...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated today that Myanmar is at the intersection of India's three key foreign policy priorities: "Neighborhood First," "Act East," and "SAGAR" (which includes the Indo-Pacific). Speaking at the inauguration of the Sarsobeikman Literary Centre building...

In a major boost to Gujarat's spiritual and heritage tourism, the state government has approved development projects worth over ₹28.68 crore in a single day. The projects focus on modernizing facilities for pilgrims while preserving the state's historical legacy. A significant portion of the...

New Delhi, March 2 Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram inaugurated a 12-day-long Tribal Art Festival on Monday, which aims to bring together more than 75 artists and over 1,000 artworks representing more than 30 tribal art traditions across the country.Organized by the Ministry of Tribal...

New Delhi, March 2 – Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram inaugurated the 12-day "Tribes Art Fest 2026" on Monday at the Travancore Palace in New Delhi, reaffirming the government's aim to preserve tribal heritage alongside structured economic empowerment.Oram said that the Ministry is...

New Delhi, February 28 – Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram announced on Saturday nationwide initiatives planned for March to achieve long-term socio-economic impact by positioning tribal communities at the center of cultural preservation, enterprise development, and national growth...

Mumbai, February 27 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday alleged that the BJP wants to establish Hindi language and culture as the dominant force in the country.Speaking at a party event to mark 'Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din' (Marathi Language Pride Day) here, Thackeray claimed that...

Mumbai, February 27 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday alleged that the BJP wants to establish the supremacy of the Hindi language and culture.He was addressing a party function to mark 'Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din' (Marathi Language Day) here.The BJP's policy is to suppress...