New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Thursday condemned the demolition of historic Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Farooqabad, Pakistan, questioning the silence of AAP leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Sardar Bhagwant Mann on the issue. He said that this is not an isolated incident, as attacks on Sikhs, Hindus, Christians, and their places of worship have unfortunately become a recurring occurrence in Pakistan.Malhotra stated that while the Indian government,…
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Dhaka, June 28 (IANS) Though Bangladesh’s Constitution recognises education as a fundamental responsibility of the state and a key social necessity, citizens of the country have only limited legal avenues to hold the government accountable for failing to provide equitable and quality education, according to a recent article in the local media.The opinion piece, authored by Shahariar Sadat, Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ) at BRAC University, and Prantick Chowdhury, Le…
Surat, June 28 (IANS) A young Garba practitioner from Gujarat has been selected for one of India’s highest honours for emerging performing artists, with Bardoli-based folk dancer and musician Twisha Vyas chosen for the 2025 Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the Union Ministry of Culture, for her contribution to the folk dance tradition of Garba.The recognition comes a few years after UNESCO inscribed Gujarat’s traditional Garba on its ‘Representative List of …
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Meghalaya’s iconic living root bridges, describing them as a remarkable example of harmony between humans and nature, while urging people to preserve the unique heritage and support efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the natural structures.Addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said Meghalaya is renowned not only for its picturesque landscapes and clouds but a…
Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) Universities continue to increase and degree programmes continue to expand in Pakistan. However, concerns remain about the quality of graduates in Pakistan, a report has stated. “Pakistan’s higher education sector has expanded significantly over the past two decades. New universities have emerged across the country and enrolment figures have increased while thousands of graduates enter the job market every year. Yet quantity has not necessarily translated into quality…
Pune, June 26 (IANS) In the Ketan Agarwal murder case, the Pune Rural Police are preparing to recreate the crime scene at Lohagad Fort as part of their investigation. The exercise is expected to help investigators reconstruct the sequence of events leading to Ketan’s death and verify the version of events put forward by the accused. According to police sources, elaborate preparations have been made for the crime scene recreation, although the exact date and time have been kept confidential for s…
Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata (SMPK) and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to restore and reimagine the historic Kumartuli Ghat riverfront in Kolkata. The 300-metre stretch from Kumartuli Ghat to Champatala Ghat has immense significance in the celebration of Durga Puja, not only in Kolkata, but around the world.Idols made along the eastern bank of the Hooghly river along this stretch move to Puja pandals…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said India has evolved from a Samarth Bharat (Capable India) into a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He lauded major national achievements under the Prime Minister’s leadership, including lifting 25 crore citizens out of poverty and transitioning India into a defence-exporting nation. In a letter, Fadnavis extended his heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing an unprecedented 12 year…
Guwahati, June 9 (IANS) Scripting a remarkable growth story, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), the UNESCO World Heritage mountain railway operated by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has registered a 23.76 per cent increase in revenue over the past five years, officials said on Tuesday. NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the iconic hill railway earned revenue of Rs 319.64 lakh in May 2022, which rose to Rs 395.60 lakh in May 2026, reflecting the gro…
Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) Amid allegations of the misuse of UNESCO’s name and logo during Durga Puja-related activities, complainant Jaydeep Mukhopadhyay on Tuesday termed the matter the “biggest art scam” and called for a thorough investigation into the issue. Speaking to IANS, Mukhopadhyay alleged that an organisation named Mass Art had been using UNESCO’s name and logo in connection with Durga Puja events over the past few years.“This is the biggest scam. Just think about it – an organis…