New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Some of the top players made the grade as the India Golf Premier League (IGPL) on Thursday announced the complete squads for all ten of its franchises in New Delhi. The finalisation of the ten squads marks a defining moment in IGPL’s journey for professional golfers from across the globe as they join their respective teams for the season.The teams were announced at a glittering function at The Oberoi, New Delhi, by cricket legend Yuvraj Singh and the CEO of the IGPL, …
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New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Several National Waterways, including the Ganga, Sutlej an Indus, are being utilised for water sports activities by respective state governments while implementing safety standards developed by the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) – Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, said the National Waterways already being utilise…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A total of 2,033 manuscripts comprising of 1,46,099 pages were scanned by Asiatic Society, Kolkata, till March 23 after it was designated as Cluster Centre for manuscript scanning work under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, explained the safety network at the Society and said it has basic disaster preparedness measures in place, including fire safety sys…
Jaipur, March 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor and Chancellor Haribhau Bagde stated on Friday that a convocation is not merely an occasion for awarding degrees, but a significant milestone marking students’ transition into a new phase of life.He noted that in the Indian tradition, convocation was known as ‘Samavartan Sanskar (graduation rite)’, a ceremony that instilled in students the ethos of dedicating their lives to the service of society.Addressing the 7th Convocation Ceremony of Agricultural…
Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) The historic Golden City of Jaisalmer witnessed a rare and significant spiritual event on Saturday as the sacred ‘Chadar Mahotsav’ of Dada Gurudev Jindatt Surishwar Maharaj was celebrated.The ceremonial ‘Divine Chadar’ emerged from Jaisalmer Fort after a gap of 144 years, drawing devotees and saints from across the country.Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who attended the event as the chief guest, said the sacred Chadar is not merely…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has asserted that J&K is poised to emerge as a year-round global tourism destination, backed by renewed confidence, expanded infrastructure and diversified tourism offerings.He was addressing a grand promotional event held in New Delhi on Thursday evening, which was graced by Union Minister of Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with diplomats, travel trade representatives and key stakeholders from the hospitality …
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu graced the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Monday and unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, India’s first and only Indian Governor-General, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.In a post on X, the President stated, “The bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, situated at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, replaces the bust of Edwin Lutyens. This initiative is part of series of steps being taken towards shedd…
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) Karnataka BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday said that party workers must work day and night to restore the BJP’s past glory in the state, alleging that even ruling party MLAs are in a position to rebel against the Congress government due to growing dissatisfaction. Speaking at the BJP State Executive inauguration programme held at Gayatri Grand, Palace Grounds, in Bengaluru, Vijayendra said that the Congress is currently surviving only in Telangana,…
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) The State Executive meeting of the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Thursday at Palace Grounds. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the meeting at Gayatri Grand, Palace Grounds, in Bengaluru in the presence of prominent national and state leaders. He also expressed confidence that the BJP would secure a majority in the upcoming 2028 State Assembly elections.Addressing the gathering,…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Amandeep Singh Johl and Kapil Dev, the CEO and President respectively of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), met Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to discuss the development of golf and tourism in the country.In a social media post on Wednesday, Amandeep Singh informed that it was a “fruitful discussion” with the minister.”Indeed an honour to meet Hon’ble Minister of Tourism @gssjodhpur, @tourismgoi, @incredibleindia, along with Presi…