Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said on Thursday that the fairs not only help in preserving folk art and culture, but also strengthens the rural economy by reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the state. Governor was speaking while presiding over the closing ceremony of the three-day district-level sire fair held at Jukhala … Read more
Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) A miniature version of the Hindu scripture, Bhagavad Gita, and a unique cutout book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi have become the biggest attractions at the ongoing National Book Fair, held from September 4 to 14 at Balrampur Garden, Hazratganj, Lucknow. The standout crowd-puller is the smallest-size Bhagavad Gita, showcased by … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will steer interactions on job, digital skilling and apprenticeship opportunities by Defence Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and corporates at a two-day event in Lucknow beginning on September 16, an official said on Thursday. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced that the third … Read more
Patna, Sep 9 (IANS) The ongoing Pitru Paksha fair in Gaya witnessed both religious fervour and a political presence on Tuesday as RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav, and daughter-in-law Rajshree Yadav, visited the historic Vishnupad Temple. Lalu Prasad Yadav performed ‘Pind daan’ near the 16th altar of … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India emphasised the need for an open, fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system centred around WTO norms, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, amid the ongoing uncertainty in global trade triggered by the US tariff turmoil, the Commerce and Industry Ministry announced on Sunday. … Read more
Ahmedabad, Sep 3 (IANS) With lakhs of devotees thronging the Ambaji temple during the annual Bhadarvi Punam fair, Banaskantha police in Gujarat have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen security and crowd management. For the first time, AI-enabled surveillance is being used at Ambaji to track suspicious movements, identify known offenders, trace missing persons … Read more
Tianjin (China), Sep 1 (IANS) The heads of member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday agreed to uphold and strengthen an open, transparent, fair, non-discriminatory and multilateral trading system based on universally recognised international principles and rules, which promote the development of an open global economy. The SCO summit, attended by Prime … Read more
Ahmedabad, Sep 1 (IANS) The annual Bhadarvi Poonam fair at the famous Ambaji Shaktipeeth in Gujarat begins today and will continue till September 7, with authorities expecting more than 30 lakh devotees to pay their respects at the shrine of Goddess Amba. Pilgrim groups have already begun arriving, and preparations have been finalised to ensure … Read more
Ahmedabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district in Gujarat is set to host the annual Bhadarvi Poonam fair from September 1 to 7, with lakhs of devotees expected to throng the shrine. To ensure smooth management, the district administration have announced extensive preparations, focusing on safety, security, and convenience for pilgrims. To … Read more
In the continuity of the government’s rapid campaign to ensure food security and quality standards in Jammu and Kashmir, the Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma today led a comprehensive inspection campaign in various parts of Srinagar. Inspection Cover Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouse, fair price shops, hotels, restaurants and … Read more
A viral video recently on the social media of Shilvath Bandipora has expressed concern about the quality of rice stored in a government warehouse. Reply, Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma clarified that the rice shown in the video was not yet included in the Public Distribution System (PDS) and was not received for public supply. Sharma … Read more
Independent Readers are rapidly divided on whether Keer starrer and Rachel Reeves needs Raise income tax In this autumn, to help fill the £ 50bn deficiency in public finance. Some see it as the most fair option, which are able to pay the most. One said, “A penny or two at income tax rates can … Read more