Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) In a Ugadi gift to city residents, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also in charge of Bengaluru Development portfolio, on Saturday announced a One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme offering a complete waiver of interest on pending water bills. The scheme, to be implemented by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), will be in force for three months from April to June 2026.In a press release, Shivakumar said the initiative aims to provid…
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Vijayawada, March 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that the objective of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition government is to provide financial, social, and health security to every single individual in the state. Addressing Ugadi celebrations here, the Chief Minister added that the state government over the last 21 months launched several schemes to achieve the objective.Listing out the welfare schemes, Chief Minister Naidu said that through t…
Hyderabad/Amaravati, March 19 (IANS) Telugu New Year ‘Ugadi’ was celebrated with traditional fervour on Thursday across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A festive atmosphere prevailed across both Telugu states as thousands thronged temples, praying for prosperity. Special prayers were held at Tirumala, Srisailam, Vijayawada and Bhadrachalam temples.People offered special prayers, decorated the entrances of their houses and shops with strings of mango leaves, savoured traditional food, and lis…
Hyderabad, March 19 (IANS) Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, said on Saturday that the “people’s government” is committed to the welfare of the entire farming community in Telangana State, making them “king” by promoting agriculture as a lucrative source of livelihood.Participating in the ‘Sri Parabhava Nama Ugadi’ celebrations in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said that the new Telugu year is being dedicated to the farmers’ welfare and hence the government is moving forward with an objective…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav extended heartfelt wishes to their friends and family on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, marking the Marathi New Year. Tendulkar shared his festive wishes on X, addressing his fans and well‑wishers. “Wishing you and your family a very Happy Gudi Padwa and Marathi New Year. May this New Year bring happiness, joy, and prosperity — this is my heartfelt prayer.”Indian T…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, on the 19th of March, Bollywood celebrities took to their respective social media accounts to extend festive wishes to their fans, further marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many parts of India. Actor Ajay Devgn shared a festive post highlighting traditional food associated with the festival. The picture featured a plate of puran poli served with bowls of ghee and flavoured milk placed beside it. The post rea…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple spring festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Chetti Chand, and Navreh. The party conveyed its wishes for happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings on these auspicious occasions. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took to social media platform X to greet citizens. He said, “Wishing a very happy Gudi Padwa, Cha…
Hyderabad, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the occasion of Ugadi, the Telugu New Year. He posted his Ugadi message in Telugu on social media platforms, conveying heartfelt wishes to people.This is a festival that is rooted in tradition and at the same time symbolises new energy and a beginning, he said.“Ugadi marks the start of a new year and I pray that the coming year is full of happiness, success and wonderful health. May th…
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) An alleged protest stunt meant to go viral on social media triggered panic at a courier service centre in Bengaluru’s Vyalikaval area on Wednesday after a family attempted to send an elderly man as a “human parcel” to highlight the difficulty in getting bus seats and rising fares during the festive season.As the prank turned serious, the family has tendered apologies for the stunt. However, the Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh stated on Wednesda…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) The first part of the Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise is set to make its way to the theatres once again, a week ahead of the release of the 2nd part. The blockbuster is set for a rare international re-release. The rare and exciting theatrical re-release will span approximately 500 screens worldwide, including 250 screens across India beginning March 12 and 250 overseas, beginning March 13.While re-releases of major films have occasionally been seen in Ind…