New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on Wednesday (September 17), Delhi BJP leaders is planning to join special prayers at Jhandewalan Mandir to seek a long life for him, a party leader said.The ‘Shri Shatchandi Path’ will be organised at 11 a.m. in the prayer hall of the temple, said an invite shared by the Delhi BJP on Tuesday.The event will be organised by Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti (Dharam Samaj) in association with the Jhandewalan Devi M…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that the government has decided to pay a monthly financial assistance of Rs 6,000 to eligible poor persons with disabilities requiring high support.CM Gupta stated that on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the scheme on Wednesday.Under the scheme, eligible poor beneficiaries will receive a monthly sum of Rs 6,000 directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank …

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi Minister of Environment Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday led a pledge-taking ceremony to mark World Ozone Day and to reaffirm the government’s commitment to environmental preservation.He was joined by senior officials of the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) at the Delhi Secretariat.Speaking on the occasion, Sirsa stated, “Protecting the ozone layer is a collective responsibility we owe to our future generations. Today, on …

Raipur, Sept 16 (IANS) Akin to other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai-led Chhattisgarh government has prepared an eleborate plan of action for the observance of ‘Sewa Pakhwada’, a fortnight-long service initiative, from September 17 to October 2. This period coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17 and culminates on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on October 2.Various government departments and organisations are joining han…

Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) In their first phone conversation in months, US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to extend greetings on his 75th birthday.Prime Minister Modi, in a post on X, called Trump his “friend” and thanked him for the wishes.“Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday. Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights. We …

Agartala, Sep 16 (IANS) Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha member Biplab Kumar Deb, referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s advice to him, said on Tuesday that “one sentence, one lesson, can bring positive change in life. In a video message, Deb, also the former state President of BJP in Tripura, said: “Sometimes in politics, a guiding sentence can change the direction of an entire life. When I was the CM of Tripura, time and again I used to meet Hon’ble PM Sh Narendra Modi …

Rajkot, Sep 16 (IANS) On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, the city of Rajkot is witnessing a vibrant and artistic tribute in his honour. At the Gandhi Museum premises, a group of local artists and volunteers have come together to create 75 unique rangolis, each representing a major scheme or achievement of the Modi government. This creative initiative is not just a celebration but also a visual representation of the transformation India has witnessed under PM Modi’s l…

Shillong, Sep 16 (IANS) Eight Meghalaya legislators were sworn in as ministers by Governor C.H. Vijayashankar in the coalition government headed by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma during a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Shillong, on Tuesday. Chief Minister Sangma extended his greetings to the newly inducted eight ministers.In his message on X, the Chief Minister congratulated T.D. Shira, Metbah Lyngdoh, Lahkmen Rymbui, Wailadmiki Shylla, Methodius Dkhar, Shanbor Shullai, Brening Sangma and Sosthen…

Ahmedabad, Sep 16 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his birthday on Wednesday, the social media campaign #MyModiStory has gained momentum, with BJP leaders and supporters sharing personal recollections that underline the Prime Minister’s humility, discipline, and ability to inspire through everyday actions. In a post on X, Gujarat BJP President and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil recalled an incident from the time when PM Modi served as the party’s National General Secretar…

Prayagraj, Sep 16 (IANS) As the country gears up to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on Wednesday (September 17), people across the country are expressing their affection and admiration in deeply spiritual and heartfelt ways. One such celebration unfolded on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj, where a grand Ganga Aarti was performed on Ram Ghat to pray for the Prime Minister’s long life and good health. On the eve of his birthday, the sacred banks of the river came ali…