January 14, 2025 3:57 PM

J&K: Met Dept predicts Light Snowfall in Higher Reaches on Jan 16 Morning

In Jammu and Kashmir, the meteorological department today predicted light snow at isolated higher reaches during the early morning of January 16. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the weather department forecast no significant weather activity in Jammu and Kashmir till January 19. The weath...

January 14, 2025 5:29 PM

Govt has spent over ₹1.24 lakh crore on welfare of veterans & their families: Union Minister Sanjay Seth

Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, today said that the veterans who served in the 1971 war are the strength and power of our armed forces. On the occasion of the 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day, Mr Seth laid a wreath at the Gaurav Stambh (Victory at Sea Memorial), Naval Dockyard, in Mum...

January 14, 2025 1:56 PM

Rabi crops sown across 632 Lakh Hectares

The government today said that Rabi crops have been sown across over 632 lakh hectares area so far. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in a statement said that 320 lakh hectare area coverage under wheat has been reported compared to 315.63  lakh hectare area during the corresponding period...

January 14, 2025 1:52 PM

Union Minister Gadkari honors veterans, stresses self-reliance, global peace at armed Forces Veteran’s Day

In Maharashtra, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said,  the contribution of veterans in their Defence service tenure is unforgettable and it has kept the glorious history and tradition of this country intact. He was addressing the 9th Armed Forces Veteran's Day celebrations at HQ Maintenance Command of...

January 14, 2025 1:42 PM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches National Turmeric Board

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today virtually inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in New Delhi. In the inaugural session, he said that the board will focus on the welfare of Turmeric farmers, developing superior turmeric varieties, and boosting exports. He said that Turmeric is ...

January 14, 2025 1:21 PM

Rajasthan celebrates Makar Sankranti with devotion and festivities

In Rajasthan, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with traditional devotion. On this occasion, devotees are taking baths in holy lakes and reservoirs and doing charity since morning. A large number of devotees are taking a holy dip at Pushkar in Ajmer, Kolayat in Bikaner, Galta in Jaipur a...

January 14, 2025 11:52 AM

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan celebrated across India

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, and Uttarayan are being celebrated with great fervour across the country today, marking the harvest season and the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.   Makar Sankranti has brought people together to take holy dips in sacred rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna. ...

January 14, 2025 11:40 AM

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine’s natural cave in Trikuta Hills to open for pilgrims on Makar Sankranti

In Jammu and Kashmir, the natural cave of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Trikuta Hills of Katra town of Reasi district will be thrown open for pilgrims today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The old natural cave will be thrown open for pilgrims for darshan of Pindies of Mata Vaishno Devi after ...

January 14, 2025 11:35 AM

Several trains delayed as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR

The movement of several trains is affected as dense fog has engulfed the Delhi-NCR region, causing low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 39 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed by up to several hours. These include the Gorakhdham Express, Kaifiyat Express, Duronoto Express...

January 14, 2025 11:32 AM

85th All India Presiding Officers conference in Patna on jan 20-21

The 85th session of the All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) will be organized in Patna in Bihar on the 20th and 21st of January.   AIPOC is the apex body of the Legislatures in India which is a platform for sharing best practices and innovative ideas among all legislative assem...