Stalin announces govt jobs for top Jallikattu tamers, veterinary centre for Alanganallur
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Leading the world-famous Alanganallur Jallikattu celebrations, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday announced two major initiatives aimed at strengthening the traditional sport and supporting its practitioners. He declared that outstanding Jallikattu sportspersons who tame the highest number of bulls will be given priority for government jobs in the […]
Delhi: Kuljeet Singh Chahal highlights NDMC plan for smart irrigation system
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is adopting a Smart Irrigation System to promote sustainable development and efficient utilisation of resources, Vice- Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal said on Saturday. Under this initiative, modern, automated, and mechanised irrigation systems will be implemented in parks, gardens, and green belts, ensuring that water […]
Union Minister Gadkari calls for honest leaders dedicated to poor and farmers
Vidisha, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday emphasised the need for honest, dedicated leaders who prioritise the welfare of villages, the poor, labourers, and farmers, stating that India’s progress hinges on their empowerment. Speaking at a programme in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district, where he inaugurated and laid […]
Privileged to witness Assam’s culture and traditions: PM Modi
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that it has been his privilege to witness Assam’s culture and closely observe the traditions of the Bodo community as he attended the Bagurumba Dwhou, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community at Sarusajai Stadium here. Highlighting that no […]
Estimation of riverine dolphins begins from UP’s Bijnor
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) To take forward the conservation of dolphins, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change rolled out the second rangewide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins under Project Dolphin from Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor, an official said on Saturday. The dolphin population data comes close to the release of population […]
Delhi-NCR tightens curbs as AQI nears ‘severe+’ mark
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The National Capital Region (NCR) has once again come under the harshest anti-pollution restrictions as the Air Quality Index (AQI) surged dangerously close to the “Severe+” category on Saturday. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced the reimplementation of Stage-IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), citing […]
Society that forgets its history loses moral direction: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh said on Saturday that a society that forgets its history loses not only its future but also its moral direction. Addressing a symposium on the coffee table book “Shri Veer Vithal Bhai Ki Gaurav Gatha: Ek Shatabdi Yatra”, brought out by the Delhi […]
NCC cadets are architects of Viksit Bharat: Defence Secretary
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantonment on Saturday and hailed the cadets as architects of Viksit Bharat. He urged the participating 2,406 cadets to remain humble, courageous, curious and committed to national ideals, said a statement issued […]
US Ambassador Sergio Gor pays tribute to 26/11 victims
Bhopal, Jan 17 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, paying tribute to the victims of the devastating 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. In a heartfelt post on X, Ambassador Gor stated, “May such a tragedy never happen again. I visited the 26/11 memorial […]
People from Uttarakhand key force behind Delhi’s development: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that people from Uttarakhand are continuously making significant contributions to Delhi’s development through social service, business, art and culture. Speaking at an event to mark Uttarayan Kautik 2026, Chief Minister Gupta said that Uttarakhand is the motherland and Delhi is the workplace; […]
