Bhubaneswar:2/10/17:Eminent Odia singer Adyasha Das released “A Song for the Chausathi Yoginis, Hirapur” , her latest musical venture at the ancient tantric seat of worship, the hypaethral Chausathi Yogini Temple at Hirapur on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra yesterday. The first ever song depicting the rare qualities of all Chausathi yoginis, it is a unique contribution to the preservation ...
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Vice-President Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu unveils the 1.80 metre bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi
Newdelhi:2/10/17:Rajghat, the Samadhi of the Father of the Nation in the national capital , has for the first time acquired a new feature that could appeal to the large number of visitors. Vice-President of India Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu today unveiled a 1.80 metre tall bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of the 148 Birth Anniversary of the champion ...
Read More »Naveen Patnaik and SC Jamir paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi
Bhubaneswar2/10/17:: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Governor SC Jamir paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the premises of the state Assembly on Gandhi Jayanti here today. Assembly speaker Pradeep Amat and other leaders also paid floral tributes to the iconic leader’s statue. The CM said, “On this day, all of us should remember the tremendous sacrifices ...
Read More »Thaawar Chand Gehlot flagging off a “Morning Walkathon” for Senior citizens
Newdelhi:2/10/17:The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot flagging off a “Morning Walkathon” for Senior citizens, organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), in New Delhi on October 02, 2017. The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal and ...
Read More »Veteran theatre, television and film actor Tom Alter passed away aged 67
Mumbai, Sep 30/9/17: Veteran theatre, television and film actor Tom Alter, best known for his performances in “Shatranj Ke Khilari”, “Junoon” and “Kranti”, passed away aged 67. The renowned actor and Padma Shri awardee, who had been battling stage four skin cancer, died last night at his residence here. The actor was diagnosed with skin cancer last year and was treated ...
Read More »Third edition of ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ to be inaugurated on October 1
Newdelhi:30/9/17:To celebrate and promote women entrepreneurs and farmers in the organic sector from across India, the Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 3rd annual ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from October 1st to 15th, 2017, in New Delhi. Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, will inaugurate the festival in the presence of Shri Virendra Kumar, ...
Read More »Rajnath Singh visits Rimkhim and Lapthal BoPs of ITBP
Tibat:30/9/17: Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh is on a four-day visit to the state of Uttarakhand. On the third day of his visit today, Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Lapthal and Rimkhim Border out Posts (BOPs) of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The Union Home Minster interacted with the jawans and greeted them on the occasion of Dussehra festival. He ...
Read More »Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended Dussehra Celebrations at Madhav Das Park near Red Fort .
Newdelhi:30/9/17:In his address, the Prime Minister encouraged everyone to undertake ‘Sankalp’ of positive contribution for the nation by 2022, when the nation celebrates its 75th year of Independence. “Indian Festivals are not mere events of festivities but they are also a medium to educate the society, festivals keep us aware about the values in the society, they also teach ...
Read More »President of India appoints Governors & Lt. Governor
Nwdelhi:30/9/17:eThe President has been pleased to make the following appointments:- 1- Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh 2- Shri Satya Pal Malik as the Governor of Bihar 3- Shri Banwarilal Purohit as the Governor of Tamil Nadu 4- Prof. Jagdish Mukhi as the Governor of Assam 5- Shri Ganga Prasad as the Governor ...
Read More »Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the death of 22 people in a stampede in Mumbai
Bhubaneswar:30\9\17:Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the death of 22 people in a stampede in Mumbai, calling for immediate correction of basic safety and infrastructure of railways. “Shocked by the tragedy at Eliphinstone. My prayers & deepest condolence. Must correct basic safety & infrastructure issues in Rly,” Patnaik wrote on Twitter. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also expressed grief at the ...
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