Sri Lanka’s ruling NPP registers landslide victory in Parliamentary election

November 15, 2024 2:36 PM

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Sri Lanka’s ruling NPP registers landslide victory in Parliamentary election

Sri Lanka’s ruling National People’s Power has secured a landslide victory as it secured a two-thirds majority in the Parliament. The leftist coalition won 159 seats in the 225-member house. The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya led by Sajith Premadasa came a distant second securing 40 seats, w...

President Murmu wishes prosperity on Baliyatra & Boit Bandan

November 15, 2024 10:14 AM

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President Murmu wishes prosperity on Baliyatra & Boit Bandan

President Droupadi Murmu has wished the people and prayed to God for their happiness and prosperity on the auspicious occasion of the historic 'Baliyatra' festival and 'Boit Bandhan'. In a social media post, President Murmu mentioned that Odisha's contribution to India's rich maritime heritage is si...

President Murmu, VP Dhankar & PM Modi extend foundation day wishes to Jharkhand

November 15, 2024 10:12 AM

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President Murmu, VP Dhankar & PM Modi extend foundation day wishes to Jharkhand

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished the people of Jharkhand on the foundation day of the state. In a social media post, President Murmu said that many heroes like Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Veer Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, Tilka Manjhi and ...

Bali Jatra begins in Odisha to celebrate ancient sea-trading history

November 15, 2024 11:37 AM

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Bali Jatra begins in Odisha to celebrate ancient sea-trading history

Asia's largest open-air trade fair, Bali Jatra, starts today to celebrate Odisha's ancient sea-trading history. This year's fair opens on the full moon day of Kartika and will run until 22nd November. Bali Jatra, meaning "Journey to Bali," honours Odisha's old tradition of traders sailing to distant...

Delhi-NCR air quality remains severe with AQI reaching 420

November 15, 2024 8:14 AM

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Delhi-NCR air quality remains severe with AQI reaching 420

The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the severe category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 420 at 7 am. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Bawana was recorded at 456, IGI Airport at 447, Anand Vihar at 441, Okhla Phase-2 at 422, ITO at 352 and Chandni Ch...

Bihar: Millions of devotees take holy bath on Kartik Purnima

November 15, 2024 11:52 AM

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Bihar: Millions of devotees take holy bath on Kartik Purnima

In Bihar, millions of devotees are taking holy baths in Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Mahananda, Saryu, Bagmati and other rivers on the occasion of Kartik Purnima today. In the capital city Patna, a large number of devotees offer prayers after holy baths and perform rituals of Dana (दान) to poor people on th...

UP: Ghats overflow with pilgrims for Kartik Poornima

November 15, 2024 7:57 AM

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UP: Ghats overflow with pilgrims for Kartik Poornima

In Uttar Pradesh, Ghats of holy rivers are brimming with pilgrims reaching for the auspicious bathing on the occasion of Kartik Poornima today. Preparations are also in full swing for the celebration of Dev Deepawali at Varanasi where Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will grace the occasion.