New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) A sea of Forest Guards in uniform, sitting on their cycles and passing through India Gate, was the highlight of Sunday morning at the 66th Fit India Sundays on Cycle event. The flag-off at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium became a proud moment as the army band played patriotic tunes and conch shells were blown. The latest edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry o…
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New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday led a special display of women’s strength on Kartavya Path by joining the ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’.The march was organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Other participants included Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi, Union Ministers of State Anupriya Patel and Savitri Thakur and National Commission for Women Chairperson V…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Saturday announced nationwide initiatives planned for March to achieve long-term socio-economic impact by positioning tribal communities at the centre of cultural preservation, enterprise development and national growth. Addressing media persons, the Minister said these initiatives collectively present an integrated framework to preserve tribal heritage, promote creative excellence, strengthen entrepreneurship, expand market …
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off Delhi Tourism’s state-of-the-art double-decker electric tourist bus service, ‘Dekho Meri Dilli’, from Rafi Marg.The fare for the bus is Rs 500 plus 5 per cent GST. The fare for children aged five to 10 years is Rs 300 plus 5 per cent GST, while children below five years of age may travel free of charge, said an official.The Chief Minister said the 63-seater bus, fitted with modern amenities, advanced safety sys…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan said on Monday that the unveiling of a bust of C. Rajagopalachari, replacing Edwin Lutyens’s bust, during the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan represents another step in shedding the remnants of colonial influence. Addressing the audience, he emphasised that India’s movement away from colonial influence is not a single event but an ongoing transformation across governance, law, education, culture, and national identity, acc…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the unveiling of a bust of C. Rajagopalachari, replacing that of British architect Edwin Lutyens, during the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan, urging citizens to visit the event. “Rajaji Utsav is a wonderful initiative, which brings out different aspects of Rajaji’s rich contribution to our nation. I urge you all to visit it and get inspired!” said PM Modi in a message on social media.In his recent radi…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 209 around 7 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A layer of smog covered several parts of Delhi, affecting visibility during the early morning hours. As per CPCB data, the AQI near India Gate and Kartavya Path stood at 209, which falls under the ‘poor’ category.At 8 a.m., several monitoring stations a…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category on Thursday, with several monitoring stations recording levels above 300, indicating deteriorating air conditions in parts of the city. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), areas such as Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 334, Jahangirpuri 337, Chandni Chowk 312, Rohini 311, Patparganj 306 and Dwarka Sector-8 317, placing them in the ‘very poor’ range. O…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory in view of the Beating Retreat Ceremony, scheduled to be held at Vijay Chowk on January 29, as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Elaborate traffic arrangements have been made to facilitate the ceremony and the illumination of Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block, South Block, and the Parliament House.According to the advisory, traffic restrictions will be in force from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on January 29. Vija…
Agartala, Jan 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave due and genuine recognition to legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which he said had been denied for decades by previous governments. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the Chief Minister said that despite Netaji’s immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle, earlier governments failed to acco…