New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The 82nd Fit India Sundays on Cycle event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and address pollution, serving as a sustainable solution. The event was held across over 15,000 locations nationwide in partnership with Ayushman Aarogya Mandir, involving National Health Mission personnel across the country.Launched in Dece…
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New Delhi/Agartala, June 29 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Monday said that pineapple fibre can be processed into a wide range of high-value products, including textiles, garments, household items and eco-friendly packaging materials, opening up new avenues for revenue generation and employment. Speaking on the concluding day of the three-day Tripura Queen Pineapple Global Festival 2026 in New Delhi, the Minister said the initiative has the potential t…
New Delhi/Agartala, June 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that over the past 12 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government has worked with the vision of “Act East, Act Fast and Act First” to accelerate the development of the Northeastern region by harnessing its immense natural and cultural strengths. In a message on the occasion of the Tripura Global Pineapple Festival, the Prime Minister said: “We have endeavoured to unlock the region’s immense potential by bui…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) In a stirring celebration of patriotism, fitness and national unity, the 73rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle turned the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium into a vibrant sea of olive green, navy white and air force blue on Sunday morning, as personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force joined citizens for a special Armed Forces-themed edition of the nationwide cycling movement.More than 800 participants took part in the event, including …
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The national Capital is expected to witness a change in weather conditions after several days of dry and warm temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light rainfall and thunderstorms on May 11 and 12. A yellow alert has been issued for both days, warning residents about possible lightning and gusty winds. According to the IMD forecast, Delhi may experience very light to light rain during the afternoon and evening hours on Sunday and Monday…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised the ‘Run for Sun’ Marathon on Sunday, on the occasion of International Sun Day, as a tribute to the ‘Saur Shakti’ lighting the world.The event celebrated over 1,50,000 MW of solar energy installed capacity and the transformative progress under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY), under which 30 lakh solar rooftop installations have been completed, with the highest single-month number — 2.7 lakh of …
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital showed a marginal improvement on Sunday morning, though pollution levels remained a concern across several parts of the city. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 196 at 7 a.m., placing it in the ‘moderate’ category.This marked an improvement compared to Saturday, when the AQI was recorded at 227 at 4 p.m., falling in the ‘poor’ category. Desp…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina extended his best wishes for the Vande Mataram CISF Cyclothon 2026, calling it a stirring symbol of discipline, dedication and determination. The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026, a flagship national public outreach and awareness initiative, was virtually flagged off from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, here on Wednesday. The event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, …
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026, a flagship national public outreach and awareness initiative, was flagged off from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the capital on Wednesday. The event, inaugurated by Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, also the Chief Guest for the occasion, marked the formal commencement of 25-day long national movement.Two CISF cycling teams, simultaneously setting out from Bakkhali (West Bengal) and Lakhpat (Gu…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) After a brief pause, the Fit India movement’s flagship initiative ‘Sundays on Cycle’ is all set to make a grand comeback in the national capital, with a special high-energy edition dedicated to “young leaders”. The event will be graced by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, who has also been the visionary force behind this nationwide fitness movement.This special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will see the participation…