Patna, Jan 14 (IANS) A Workers’ Meet and Dahi-Chura feast was organised at the BJP state office in Patna on Wednesday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti under the aegis of the party’s Kisan Morcha.The programme saw the participation of BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, senior leaders and thousands of party workers.The event began with Saraogi lighting the ceremonial lamp.Addressing the gathering, he described Maka…
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Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (IANS) The festival of Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) unfolded with vibrant colours and soaring enthusiasm across Gujarat, as citizens filled terraces and open grounds to celebrate the tradition of kite flying. From Ahmedabad to Surat and Gandhinagar, the state’s top leaders stepped away from official responsibilities for a day and mingled with the public—participating in the festivities not as politicians, but as fellow kite lovers. As skies across cities turned into a canvas…
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Adani Electricity on Wednesday cautioned kite fliers in Mumbai to avoid flying kites near power transmission lines.Kite flying near power transmission lines is not only dangerous but can also lead to power outages.Extending their wishes of good health and happiness for the joyous occasion of Makar Sankranti, the company, in a statement, noted that the advice is issued in the spirit of a safe celebration.“While Adani Electricity uses an underground distribution network for…
Bidar, Jan 14 (IANS) A 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle died after his throat was slit by a Chinese manjha (string) near Nirana Cross on National Highway 65 during Makar Sankranti celebrations in Karnataka’s Bidar.Videos of the incident went viral, showing him attempting to call his family.The footage has triggered public outrage against authorities for “allowing” the use of Chinese manjha, which is nearly invisible to two-wheeler riders.The deceased has been identified as Sanjukumar Bombalag…
Mumbai Jan 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji completed 30 succesful years in the entertainment industry, on the 12th of January.On January 14, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif and Kiara Advani took to their respective social media accounts to congratulate the actress on her milestone.Kareena who has worked with Rani Mukerji in Mujhse Dosti Karoge, shared the teaser of Rani’s upcoming movie Mardaani 3 and called her a ‘Dynamite.’She wrote, “Rani meri jaan love you always Killing it. #R…
Jaipur, Jan 14 (IANS) On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the kite festival at the Jal Mahal embankment on Wednesday by flying a kite, thereby commemorating the traditional celebration of the festival.The Chief Minister also viewed a kite exhibition organised on the theme of Operation Sindoor. He interacted with folk artists and encouraged them for their contributions to preserving Rajasthan’s cultural heritage.Extending his greetings to th…
Patna, Jan 14 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday attended a Dahi-Chura feast organised by Janata Dal(United) MLA Ratnesh Sada on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.During the event, Ratnesh Sada felicitated the Chief Minister by presenting him with a shawl and a bouquet.Several senior leaders of the party and ministers were present at the gathering, reflecting the political and social significance of the occasion.Among those in attendance were JD(U) National Working President San…
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Ever since the trailer of Rani Mukerji’s upcoming action entertainer “Mardaani 3” has been released, not just the netizens but members of the film fraternity also could not help but express their excitement for the sequel.Most recently, actress Sonam Kapoor gave a shout-out to Rani, calling her ‘the greatest ever’ in the Indian cinema.”Rani you are one of the greatest ever in Indian cinema. You are a G.O.A.T for me and I don’t know how many actors and girls across our count…
Patna, Jan 14 (IANS) RJD national president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday attended the ‘dahi-chura’ (flattened rice and curd) feast on Makar Sankranti organised by his elder son and Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav in Patna, a move seen as a strong signal of family unity amid recent political speculation. Lalu not only participated in the traditional feast but also encouraged and blessed Tej Pratap for a bright political future.The RJD leader told the media that he was not angry with…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the Sabarmati riverfront in Gujarat and gave him a glimpse of the International kite festival, the grandeur and splendour of the carnival too attained the global spotlight. The International kite festival, held every year in Gujarat, marks Uttarayan – a significant period in Hindu calendar symbolising the onset of longer days. Interestingly, the kite festival was a localized celebration until …