New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inaugurated 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the national Capital on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Speaking to reporters, Gupta said that with the addition of these new centres, healthcare access for Delhi’s residents would significantly improve.“We have inaugurated 81 new Arogya Mandirs today on Makar Sankranti. Before this, 238 Arogya Mandirs were already functioning. With these additions, we are providing more …
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Amaravati, Jan 14 (IANS) Highlighting the rich Telugu culture, Sankranti celebrations began across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Wednesday with ‘bhogi’ amid usual pomp and gaiety Villages and towns in both the Telugu states came alive with traditional celebrations to mark the harvest festivalThree-day celebrations kicked off with ‘bhogi’, burning of old and unwanted items such as old clothes, mats and broomsticks in the belief that new things usher into their lives.People in villages and towns…
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, who is all geared up for the release of her “Mardaani 3”, was seen flying kites on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat and was thrilled to see the love pouring in for her upcoming film. Starting her promotional journey from Gujarat, Rani told people in Ahmedabad: “I’m so happy to be in Gujarat, to be in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. It is such an auspicious date, and I am thrilled to see the love for Mardaani here. Thank …
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, a massive influx of devotees was witnessed at major pilgrimage centres across the country, including Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, and Gangasagar in West Bengal, as people gathered to take the sacred ritual bath despite biting cold conditions.In Prayagraj, devotees began arriving at the Sangam from the early hours of Wednesday morning. Large crowds, cutting across age groups, were seen taking the holy …
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Makar Sankranti greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka through a special letter on Wednesday. Makar Sankranti, also celebrated as Magh Bihu or Pongal across parts of the country, is the harvest festival that showcases the richness of the traditions.Through these festivals, people celebrate nature, cultural diversity and community harmony. These celebrations are rooted in farming culture and also signify se…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on Makar Sankranti and wished for prosperity and success for all. Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. May this divine moment, filled with the sweetness of sesame seeds and jaggery, rooted in Indian culture and traditions, bring joy, prosperity, and success to everyone’s life. May Lord Surya bless us all.”M…
Mumbai Jan 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Bhagyashree has shared a healthy way to make ’tilgul’ (sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery) ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival, and has also highlighted the significance of the occasion.Looking gorgeous in a beautiful saree, Bhagyashree in the video shared by her on social media, was seen showing her fans a step by step process of preparing the tilgul.She captioned the video as, “#tuesdaytipswithb An easy way to make the yummy tilgul at home. Full…
Patna, Jan 13 (IANS) A touching and emotionally charged moment unfolded on Tuesday at 10 Circular Road, the residence of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, when Tej Pratap Yadav met his parents and younger brother, signalling a visible thaw in strained family ties. The primary purpose of the visit was to formally invite Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, and his parents, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, to a Dahi-Chura feast being organised on January 14 on the o…
Patna, Jan 13 (IANS) Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas President and Union Minister, Chirag Paswan, launched a sharp attack on the Bihar Grand Alliance during a Makar Sankranti celebration in Delhi on Tuesday. Speaking at a traditional Dahi-Chura feast, Chirag Paswan commented extensively on Bihar politics, the internal situation within the Opposition alliance, and the political developments in West Bengal.Raising questions over growing discontent within the Grand Alliance, the Union Minister took a…
Bhagalpur (Bihar), Jan 13 (IANS) The traditional ‘Katarni chura’ (flattened rice) of Bihar’s Bhagalpur has witnessed a remarkable resurgence after receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Government of India. The recognition has not only enhanced its market demand but has also led to a significant expansion in cultivation area and a steady rise in farmers’ incomes. With the festival of Makar Sankranti being celebrated across Bihar, dahi–chura feasts are in full swing, es…