New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sant Kabir Das, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that the city represents India’s diversity, social harmony and cultural unity, where every individual enjoys equal opportunity and dignity. Addressing a state-level celebration to commemorate the life, teachings and enduring legacy of the great saint and social reformer, Chief Minister Gupta said that, inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and gui…
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New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind national president Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, while addressing the Uttarakhhand state executive meeting in Haridwar’s Piran Kaliyar area, made strong remarks on social harmony, democratic values, religious freedom, and issues of national importance.The meeting was attended by a large gathering of ulema, huffaz, and members of the Muslim community.During his address as the chief guest, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani said, “In 1803, when our country w…
Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) Gujarat has ranked first in the country in disposing of complaints received through the National Helpline Against Atrocities, while over Rs 23 crore in assistance was disbursed in 2025.The assistance is provided in cases involving Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), officials said after a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.The state-level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, constituted under the Scheduled Castes and S…
Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed an amendment to the state’s Disturbed Areas law, renaming such zones as “specified areas” and introducing a series of changes to regulate the transfer of immovable property, following a heated debate in the House. Speaking at a press conference after the proceedings concluded, government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said objections to the legislation were being raised by those viewing the issue thro…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday, greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Holi, saying that the festival is a symbol of unity in diversity. In a message, the President said, “On the joyous occasion of Holi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad.”Holi is a festival of joy and celebration that conveys the message of social harmony. The festival spreads love and hope in the society and strengthens the spirit of social c…
Ahmedabad, March 2 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday joined residents in Ahmedabad for Holi celebrations centred on an environmentally conscious “Vedic Holi”, offering prayers for the well-being and prosperity of the state’s citizens.The Chief Minister took part in a Holi darshan programme organised in the Memnagar area of the city, where a ceremonial Vedic Holi fire conveying a message of environmental conservation was lit at Manav Mandir.He participated in the tradi…
Bhopal, Feb 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government on Friday announced that this year’s Holi festival will be celebrated across the state with the message of “environmental protection and social harmony”.The state government has appealed to citizens to celebrate Holi in a spirit of brotherhood, unity and joy, setting aside mutual differences. It has also urged the use of cow-dung logs (gau-kasth) instead of wood for Holika Dahan.As per the government’s dir…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) A political row has erupted over the upcoming film ‘The Kerala Story 2’, with leaders across party lines offering sharply divergent views on its content, intent, and implications for social harmony.BJP leaders strongly defended the upcoming film ‘The Kerala Story 2’, terming it a reflection of reality and invoking freedom of expression amid mounting political criticism.Speaking to IANS, BJP National Spokesperson, Shazia Ilmi, questioned calls for banning the film, arguin…
Lucknow, Feb 17 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday called upon Hindu society to unite, strengthen itself and take decisive steps to reverse population decline, halt forced or inducement-based conversions, and accelerate “Ghar Wapsi” efforts, while remaining alert to external and internal challenges. Addressing a social harmony gathering at Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, Bhagwat said Hindus are not under any immediate threat from others …
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) A day after a flare-up in Delhi University over UGC’s Equity Regulations and an alleged assault on a woman social media influencer, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Saturday urged teachers and students to maintain harmony.“I request all teachers and students of Delhi University to maintain harmony among themselves. Do not engage in any activity that increases mutual discord and harms the image of the nation and the university,” said the VC.“The incident that occur…