Varanasi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Sunday set a record, overshadowing a Chinese feat, by planting more than 2.5 lakh saplings in less than one hour at an upcoming urban forest, said an official.The achievement was officially recognised by the Guinness World Records.Rishi Nath, the official judge of Guinness World Records who was present on the occasion, confirmed the record by presenting a certificate to Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari and M…
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New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of the state on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, asserting that the state of infinite possibilities has broken the shackles of struggle and policy apathy to emerge as the growth engine of India’s development. The Chief Minister shared a video message on social media platform X, addressing the people of the state and highlighting the transformation Uttar Pradesh has witnessed i…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday countered claims by Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav about “demolition of temples” in Varanasi, issuing three fact checks for countering attempts to use AI and “mislead” the nation for political gain. Amit Malviya, In-charge of the BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, wrote on X, “In yet another attempt to mislead the nation for political gain, the Opposition is spreading false claims about damage to temples and …
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday strongly countered Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s remarks over the recent bulldozer action at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, asserting that the current government acts against encroachment without any religious bias and follows the principle of one law for all.Responding to Akhilesh Yadav’s criticism, Union Minister Manjhi said, “Kings and emperors might have broken temples. Are we talking about temples or mosques? If the …
Varanasi, Jan 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday blasted Congress for “spreading false propaganda” over temple demolitions in Varanasi. He said that such false claims must be exposed before the public.Addressing the media after offering prayers at Baba Kashi Vishwanath Dham, the Chief Minister said that similar conspiracies were hatched even during the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.He alleged that remnants of broken idols from idol-making works…
Ahmedabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Gujarat Government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani on Wednesday said the state administration is gearing up for the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, to be held from January 8 to 11, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the event, centred around the country’s first Jyotirlinga, will celebrate “the unwavering faith and self-respect of Indian culture”.Vaghani said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh …
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree has taken to her social media account to share quick tips to recuperate from lower back and hip pains.The actress shared a video wherein she showed a few easy and quick exercises for releasing stiff muscles.Bhagyashree captioned it as, “Wake up with no back pain. Do these simple muscle release exercises and reduce the stiffness in your lower back and hips. Wake up fresh as a daisy, ready to take on the new day. Happy New Year in advance. #tuesdaytipswi…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Delhi Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra announced on Monday that the Department and a publishing house will jointly organise the country’s largest literature and cultural festival, Delhi Shabdotsav, on January 2, 3 and 4 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. “The Delhi Government is organising the country’s largest cultural and literary festival on January 2, 3, and 4. From now on, it will be held annually under the Ministry of Culture and branded as the ‘De…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually addressed players participating in the finals of the ‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav’ and the country’s youth during the concluding programme held in Gujarat’s Junagadh, highlighting the growing strength of India’s sporting ecosystem and the role of youth in shaping the nation’s future. During the interaction, the Prime Minister spoke with players from across Gujarat and discussed their experiences in sports, encouraging them to c…