New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, an official said. In her message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to Muslim sisters and brothers living in India and abroad.”Celebrated after the end of the holy month of Ramadan, this festival gives the message of self-control, charity and compassion for the underprivil…
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New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Security arrangements in various parts of the country has been beefed up for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations as worshippers gathered for prayers on the last day of Ramzan, ahead of the festival.Clerics in India announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday after the crescent moon was not sighted on Thursday evening. However, Kerala celebrated the festival on Friday itself.In Uttarakhand, Hardoi’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashok Kumar Meena said that elaborate …
Dehradun, March 20 (IANS) The Uttarakhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was expanded on Friday with the induction of five new ministers. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan, where Governor Gurmit Singh administered the oath of office. The new ministers include BJP MLAs Khajan Das from Rajpur Road Assembly constituency, Madan Kaushik from Haridwar, Pradeep Batra from Roorkee, Bharat Chaudhary from Rudraprayag, and Ram Singh Kaira from Bhimtal.The cabinet expansion …
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wrote to the people of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri and the New Year, marking the beginning of Yugabda 5128 and Vikram Samvat 2083. In a letter addressed to citizens, the Prime Minister extended his greetings, stating, “Dear fellow citizen, on the sacred and auspicious occasion of the New Year and Chaitra N…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Devotees in large numbers thronged temples across the country on Thursday as India marked Chaitra Navratri, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga with prayers, fasting and rituals.The nine-day festival, also known as Ram Navratri, holds special significance as it culminates on the birth anniversary of Lord Rama and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.Throughout the nine days, devotees celebrate with deep faith and enthusiasm, worsh…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said the development of an indigenous 4G telecom stack for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited marks a major step towards India’s self-reliance in telecom equipment, placing the country among a select group of nations with such capabilities.Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Scindia said India is steadily moving towards technological independence in the telecom sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The develo…
Chamoli, March 18 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), an outcome-based skill training scheme of the Central government, is bringing notable improvements in the workforce. In Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, many residents, particularly women, have received adequate training under the scheme for various vocational activities, and today they are equipped with the skills to earn a living of their own.About 200 women in the district have received training under the skill developmen…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is likely to be tabled in the Gujarat Assembly soon, the BJP on Wednesday welcomed the development, stating that the implementation of the UCC has long been part of its agenda. However, Opposition leaders have urged caution and sought a consultative approach in the matter. Speaking to IANS, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi said that the current situation in the country makes it appropriate to implement the UCC.“The UCC should be impl…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) can expect a spell of pleasant weather as rainfall is likely over the next three days, from March 19 to March 21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The anticipated showers are expected not only to bring relief from rising temperatures but also to improve the region’s air quality. As per the latest forecast, the weather in Delhi-NCR on March 18 is expected to remain predominantly clear, with the maxi…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said it has conducted 12,000 raids and seized more than 15,000 LPG cylinders to curb hoarding amid rumours of shortages and panic bookings, while maintaining that there is no supply shortage across the country.Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refinery, Sujata Sharma, said LPG availability remains adequate despite increased demand.She said around 70,000 bookings were made on Monday due to panic buying and …