Srinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) The first ever national convention of wedding and event planners concluded on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city, officials said. Officials added that Kashmir hosted its first ever national convention of wedding and event planners under the title ‘Hindustan 2025’, organised by ICEI International Events. “The two-day event was held … Read more
Patna, Sep 13 (IANS) The contractual workers engaged in a special land survey held a protest outside the state party office in Patna on Saturday, just before the arrival of BJP President J.P. Nadda. The workers’ agitation created such a ruckus that BJP leader Nadda’s scheduled meeting with party leaders at the office had to … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 4th edition of the global mega food event, World Food India (WFI) 2025, on September 25 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, according to an official statement issued on Friday. Organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, World Food India 2025 … Read more
Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) After Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar sang the RSS anthem in the Karnataka Assembly, state Home Minister G. Parameshwara participated in an ABVP event, which has stirred huge controversy within the Congress party. Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) is an all-India student organisation with ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and … Read more
Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 10 (IANS) Thousands of people joined the Ganesh Visarjan event in Maddur town of Mandya district on Wednesday. The Hindu organisations decided to conduct the immersion of 28 Ganesh idols at once, following the stone pelting incident during the Ganesh Visarjan procession on Sunday night. As the accused indulged in stone pelting … Read more
Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 10 (IANS) Following the incident of stone pelting during the Ganesh Visarjan procession on September 7, Hindu outfits have decided to organise a mega Ganesh idol immersion event on Wednesday. As the BJP and JD(S) have extended their support to the event, with top leaders participating, the police department has made tight … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested the accused involved in the high-profile theft of a diamond-studded gold ‘kalash (ceremonial vessel)’ worth over Rs 1 crore from a religious event held at the historic Red Fort premises. Sources within the Delhi Police confirmed the arrest on … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday chaired a major state-level review meeting in Lucknow, focusing on strengthening the party at the grassroots level and preparing for the upcoming statewide programme on October 9 to mark the death anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram. … Read more
Aravalli, Sep 7 (IANS) In a bid to promote a healthy lifestyle under the ‘Fit India Movement’, the Aravalli district administration in Gujarat organised a ‘Sundays on Cycle’ programme on Sunday, drawing a large turnout of enthusiastic participants. The event, led by District Collector Prashasti Parik, saw hundreds of cyclists hitting the streets early in … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) In a major security breach at Delhi’s historic Red Fort complex, a golden, jewel-encrusted ceremonial Kalash (sacred vessel) worth nearly Rs 1 crore was stolen during a Jain religious event. The Kalash, made with around 760 grams of gold and adorned with approximately 150 grams of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, … Read more
Kolkata, Sep 2 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday criticised the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee government after the West Bengal Urdu Academy postponed its cultural event which was scheduled to be attended by renowned poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar. The party accused the West Bengal government of indulging in appeasement politics by allegedly listening to the “diktat of … Read more
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) The West Bengal Urdu Academy, on Saturday, postponed its four-day cultural event starting from August 31, which was scheduled to be attended by renowned poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar. Nuzhat Zainab, West Bengal Urdu Academy Secretary, said the event was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. In a brief press statement, Zainab said, “Due … Read more