Patriotic fervour marks R-Day celebrations in Telugu states
Hyderabad/Amaravati, Jan 26 (IANS) Patriotic fervour marked 77th Republic Day celebrations on Monday in the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Governors of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh led the celebrations by hoisting the national flag at the main official functions in their respective states. Ministers and top officials led the celebrations held in the […]
77th Republic Day: Rajasthan’s cultural tableau emerges as crowd-puller on Kartavya Path
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Rajasthan’s tableau emerged as one of the major attractions at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path in Delhi on Monday, as the nation celebrated its 77th Republic Day. Based on the globally renowned Usta art of Bikaner, the tableau captivated spectators with its exceptional craftsmanship, cultural richness, and vibrant visual […]
Congress questions govt’s ‘intent’ on caste enumeration in Census 2027
New Delhi, (IANS) Congress on Monday raised serious concerns over the central government’s approach to caste enumeration in Census 2027. It alleged a lack of clarity and intent. The party also demanded immediate consultations with political parties, state governments, and civil society organisations before finalising the exercise. Congress General Secretary (Communications) and Rajya Sabha MP […]
Work transcends all boundaries, says Assam Padma Shri awardee Nuruddin Ahmed
Guwahati, Jan 26 (IANS) Emphasising that dedication to work transcends all religious and social boundaries, Padma Shri awardee Nuruddin Ahmed on Monday said that commitment and hard work have been the guiding principles of his life, as he reacted to being conferred with one of the country’s highest civilian honours on the 77th Republic Day. […]
Nagaland among safest states in India, claims CM Rio
Kohima, Jan 26 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday said that the state has remained one of the “most peaceful” states in the country over the past several years, with a stable law and order situation and no major security concerns. Addressing the Republic Day function at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, the […]
Kerala, Malayali woman Coast Guard officer conferred Tatrakshak medal
Thiruvananthapuram Jan 26 (IANS) Comdt Indu P. Nair, Regional Law Officer at the Indian Coast Guard’s Eastern Regional Headquarters in Chennai and a native of Thiruvananthapuram, has been awarded the prestigious Tatrakshak Medal by the President of India in recognition of her distinguished and meritorious service spanning over 22 years. A law graduate from the […]
PM Modi condoles passing of renowned Tamil scholar Prof Gnanasundaram
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of eminent Tamil scholar and litterateur T. Gnanasundaram, remembering him as a towering figure whose lifelong dedication enriched Tamil culture, literature, and scholarship. In a condolence message, the Prime Minister said he was deeply pained by the demise of Prof. Gnanasundaram […]
‘Serving farmers is my only passion: Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks to beneficiaries at Pusa
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with beneficiary farmers on the 77th Republic Day at Pusa, New Delhi. He lauded the contributions of the farming community to the nation. Among the farmers he spoke to were Tribhuvan Singh, Aniket Chauhan, Bhavlesh Chauhan, Hemraj Chauhan, and Jagdish Sharma. All of […]
Death toll in massive fire in Kolkata warehouse rises to 7
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) The death toll in a massive fire at a warehouse in the Anandapur area on the southern outskirts of Kolkata rose to seven on Monday, a state police official has confirmed. At the same time, missing diaries have reported about 20 persons who were there at the warehouse when the fire […]
Padma Shri for Yumnam Jatra Singh rekindles Manipur’s spiritual and cultural legacy
Imphal, Jan 26 (IANS) Manipur’s legendary cultural maestro Yumnam Jatra Singh, who has been posthumously named a recipient of the Padma Shri, has once again drawn national attention to the enduring need to preserve the state’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. Expressing gratitude for the honour, Singh’s son, Yumnam Bishambor, said that had his father […]
