Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra begins; President Murmu, PM Modi greet people
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra began in Puri on Sunday with lakhs of devotees from the state and abroad gathered in the town to witness the spectacle. On the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi greeted the devotees across the country. President Murmu posted […]
Rahul Gandhi writes to CM Yogi on Hathras incident, seeks impartial probe
Lucknow, July 7 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has written a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the Hathras stampede incident. Rahul Gandhi has explained the problems of the victims’ families through the letter. He has urged the Chief Minister to increase the compensation amount and provide it […]
Assam flood: Priyanka Gandhi appeals to Centre to help affected people
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) As the flood situation in Assam has compounded to grievous extents, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her concern and appealed to her party workers and governments to reach out with all possible help. Taking to X, the Congress leader wrote: “The news of the death of a large number of people […]
Unable to bear harassment, Telangana cop ends life
Hyderabad, July 7 (IANS) A Police Sub-Inspector, who had consumed pesticides due to alleged harassment at the workplace a week ago, died at a hospital on Sunday. Sriramula Srinivas (38) was serving as Sub-Inspector at the Aswaraopet police station in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Unable to bear harassment by his superior official and four colleagues, he […]
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana are my two eyes: Chandrababu Naidu
Hyderabad, July 7 (IANS) Asserting that Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are his two eyes, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday expressed the optimism that Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will regain the glory in Telangana. The TDP chief also said that TDP’s Telangana cadres indirectly contributed to the party’s emphatic victory in Andhra […]
World famous Rath Yatra begins in Odisha amid chants of Jai Jagannath (Ld)
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) World-famous Rath Yatra began on Sunday in Puri with the triad — Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra — ascending on their respective chariots in a grand ceremonial procession amid chants of “Jai Jagannath”. In the Phandi ritual, the deities are brought from the temple to their […]
Telangana govt respects all religions: Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, July 7 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that his government respects all religions. He participated in the 45th Rath Yatra of Sri Jagannath organised by ISKCON at NTR Stadium here. The Chief Minister said that ISKCON organised a good programme. “My government is for everyone. The state government respects […]
FairPoint: LoP is not about reel-making
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) When Rahul Gandhi debuted as the Leader of Opposition (LoP), everyone presumed that the seriousness of the post would be understood and followed accordingly. But, his performance in the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha has raised more questions and doubts. On July 3, the happenings in the Lok […]
Yogi govt to establish ‘Mitra Van’ in Nepal and border states of UP
Lucknow, July 7 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government has announced the establishment of ‘Mitra Van’ under Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan-2024, along the borders of Uttar Pradesh and the neighbouring country of Nepal. Locations have been selected by 35 forest divisions for this purpose. The department is engaged in establishing the Yogi government’s new initiative, ‘Mitra Van’. […]
Female Saudi Shoura Council members participate in the G20 women’s sessions
RIYADH: The Saudi Shoura Council delegation, represented by Mona bint Abdullah Al-Mushait and Alia bint Mohammed Al-Dahlawi, took part in the inaugural sessions of the G20 Women Parliamentarians held in Maceio, Brazil. In an address, Al-Dahlawi highlighted the prominent role of Saudi women, along with the significant policy and legislative shifts that have reinforced their […]
