Patna, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad was remembered on the occasion of his 63rd death anniversary and a tribute ceremony was held in Patna on the occasion on Saturday.Leaders, public representatives and officials paid floral tributes at his samadhi at Bans Ghat, located on the banks of the Ganga River.Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the samadhi site and paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad.During the ceremony, he also inspected the arrang…
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Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) It is a proud moment for UP’s state capital Lucknow as two eminent doctors from the city have been honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award for their outstanding services in the field of medicine. The awardees are renowned pulmonologist and tuberculosis specialist Dr Rajendra Prasad, former Head of the Department at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), and noted Ayurveda surgeon K.K. Thakral.Dr Rajendra Prasad, who has been selected for the Padma Shri, is regar…
Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday unfurled the national flag at his official residence on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day and said that any disrespect to the core spirit of the Constitution amounts to disrespecting the freedom fighters and all those who struggled for India’s Independence. Addressing the gathering after the flag-hoisting ceremony, CM Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the architects of the nation and its brave sons. He said, “I p…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit-1) here will remain closed for public from January 21 to 29 due to the upcoming Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, an official of the President’s Secretariat said on Saturday. Normally, Rashtrapati Bhavan Main Building is open for public viewing from Tuesday to Sunday (except on Gazetted holidays) in seven time slots between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex is also open for visitors from Tue…
Noida, Jan 11 (IANS) Swami Swaprakash, Trustee of the Vedic Dharma Sansthan, who is also associated with the Art of Living Foundation, has said that the Somnath temple was established in the Satyug by Chandra Dev (Moon God). In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Swami Swaprakash spoke at length on the history of Somnath and a range of issues of national and international significance.Here are some excerpts.IANS: What is the history of Somnath?Swami Swaprakash: Somnath was established in the Sat…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Shaurya Yatra’ at Somnath Temple as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat on Sunday. He witnessed cultural performances from artists across the country.The ‘Shaurya Yatra’ is a ceremonial procession organised to honour the countless warriors who laid down their lives defending the Somnath Temple.As the rhythm of the ‘Damru’, an instrument associated with Lord Shiva, filled the air, PM Modi was welcomed by …
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Somnath Temple in Gujarat is a timeless symbol of divine presence and continues to guide generations.PM Modi is on a three-day visit to Gujarat for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. He arrived in Somnath on Saturday and participated in key events of the four-day-long national commemoration (January 8-11), celebrating 1000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple in …
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath on Saturday as part of a three-day visit to Gujarat, where he participated in key events marking the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. The four-day national commemoration (January 8-11) celebrates 1,000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded attack on the historic Somnath Temple in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni.Expressing his deep sense of blessing, the Prime Minister described Somnath as a proud s…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, commencing on Thursday, marks the 75th anniversary of the consecration ceremony of Jyotirlinga at the historic Somnath Temple, setting the stage for a series of spiritual programmes and events planned throughout the year.Modi Archive, a popular social media handle on X, has shared throwback images from an event in 2001, when the temple celebrated its golden jubilee and saw the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Home Minister L.K. Advani …
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) As the Somnath Swabhiman Parv commenced on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the programme was meant to remember the countless people of the country who never compromised on their principles and remained steadfast in their resolve despite the most difficult circumstances.The Somnath Swabhiman Parv is being organised to mark 1,000 years since the first major attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026, and celebrates the enduring spirit of the sacred shrine and India’s …