Miscellaneous

January 20, 2025 8:52 PM January 20, 2025 8:52 PM

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Robust arrangements for fire safety at Mahakumbh

  The government has made robust arrangements for fire safety during  Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh. The Mela area, which attracts lakhs of Kalpvasis and crores of devotees, has been equipped with an extensive fire safety infrastructure.  Our correspondent covering the Mela reports th...

January 19, 2025 8:03 PM January 19, 2025 8:03 PM

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Mahakumbh: ODOP provides platform for artisans across the country to display their art

The Mahakumbh 2025 is proving to be a golden opportunity for artisans from across the country. This grand event, held at the confluence in Prayagraj, features an impressive exhibition of 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) spread over six thousand square meters. Items such as carpets, zari-zardosi, g...

January 19, 2025 8:31 AM January 19, 2025 8:31 AM

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Actor Saif Ali Khan attack case: Mumbai Police arrests prime accused

In the actor Saif Ali Khan attack case, Mumbai Police have arrested Vijay Das, the prime accused in the case from Thane West near Mumbai. Police officials have said that the earlier detained suspects were found to be unrelated. The 54 year old actor sustained multiple stab wounds during an intrusion...

January 16, 2025 7:26 PM January 16, 2025 7:26 PM

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25th National Youth Parliament Competition Awards presented

Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal awarded the winners of the 25th National Youth Parliament Competition 2023-2024 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering, the Minister underscored the importance of parliamentary proceedings. During the ceremony, the...

January 15, 2025 7:36 PM January 15, 2025 7:36 PM

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Theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 is contributions of Sage Agasthyar 

    Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today launched Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 and the KTS Portal in New Delhi. Addressing the occasion, Mr. Pradhan said that this year, Kashi Tamil Sangamam will be celebrated from the 15th to the 24th of next month. He added that the 10-day event will feat...

January 13, 2025 9:37 PM January 13, 2025 9:37 PM

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Kathmandu streets full oof fragrance of freshly cookled jaggery for Maghe Sankranti

In Nepal, Maghe Sankranti festival marks the beginning of the sun's northward journey and is celebrated by consuming warm, energy-rich food like chaku, sesame seed, molasses, yams, and ghee. Chaku is believed to provide warmth and energy during the cold winter months, which aligns with the essence o...

January 12, 2025 8:51 PM January 12, 2025 8:51 PM

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Gaan Ngai festival commemorates end of harvest season in Manipur

The Gaan Ngai festival commemorating the end of the harvest season by the Kabui/Rongmei Naga community is being celebrated in Manipur today. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh along with ministers Awangbow Newmai (Minister Water Resource), MLA Sapam Kunjakeshore, Hill Area Committee Chairman D. ...

January 12, 2025 12:01 PM January 12, 2025 12:01 PM

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ISRO’s SpaDEx satellites close in for historic Space Docking milestone

The two satellites launched by ISRO to perform the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEx) are 15 metres apart and closing in for an exciting handshake. In a social media post today, the Indian Space Research Organisation said that the SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target) are just 50 feet away for an excitin...

January 8, 2025 9:23 PM January 8, 2025 9:23 PM

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Ethiopia celebrates Christmas 13 days later than 25th December

  In Ethiopia, the Orthodox Christmas, known as "Lidet" was celebrated yesterday. The three-day festival, filled with religious ceremonies and family gatherings, draws believers from across the country and around the world. Ethiopians follow the Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gre...