New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday cancelled his scheduled visit to the hilly state of Uttarakhand due to inclement weather. The Congress MP had to put off his tour mid-way and return to the national capital from Pant Nagar due to adverse weather conditions. In a video message before his return to Delhi, the Congress leader said that he was on his way to the Devbhoomi and had reached Pant Nagar, but was being forced to cancel it midway. He,, however, promised …
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Dehradun, June 4 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to begin a two-day visit to Uttarakhand on Thursday, during which he will address a public gathering, interact with ex-servicemen and hold discussions with party leaders and workers as the Congress intensifies efforts to strengthen its organisational base ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections in the state.The visit is being viewed as a significant political exercise aimed not only at public outreach but al…
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Padma Shri singer Kailash Kher has treated the music lovers with another melodious rendition, “Jogi”, which is a soulful tribute to Bhakti and Sanatan Dharma. Deeply rooted in the Bhakti tradition, “Jogi” is a heartfelt rendition inspired by ancient folk poetry and spiritual wisdom. The music video is also a visual tribute to Adi Shankaracharya and traces his legendary journey and the establishment of the sacred Mathas. Additionally, it further honours the living guru…
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Popular singer Kailash Kher, on Saturday, gave fans a glimpse of his serene getaway in the hills as he shared moments from a ‘Himalayan home’ in Almora. The singer took to his social media account to post a carousel of pictures and videos capturing the beauty of the mountains, the simplicity of local food and the comfort of mountain life.The singer was seen having a great time as he was seen devouring simple roti straight from the ‘Chulha’.Sharing the post, Kailash…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the bus accident in Uttarakhand’s Almora and offered his condolences over the loss of lives. At least six people were killed after a bus carrying around 18 passengers lost control and plunged into a deep ravine on the Bhikiyasain-Vinayak road in Uttarakhand’s Almora district on Tuesday morning, officials said.In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) quoted PM Modi as saying, “The loss of lives due to a…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) After Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that his government has made the recitation of verses from the Bhagavad Gita mandatory in schools across the state, the Congress and the Samajwadi Party on Monday criticised the move, calling it inappropriate and against the secular spirit of the Constitution. Reacting to the announcement, Congress spokesperson Udit Raj told IANS that forcing students to recite religious texts in schools was wrong.“India ha…