New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of the state’s foundation day. President Droupadi Murmu took to social media platform X to convey her wishes, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the state. She wrote, “My best wishes to the people of Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day. This land, with its glorious history and rich c…
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New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, on Sunday, expressed joy and contentment over the “enthusiastic response” of public to the Third International Kite Festival of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at Baansera grasslands near the Yamuna. What gave him additional satisfaction was the fact that the venue and the event are both his ideas.In a message on social media platform X, the L-G said, “The International Kite Festival, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Sh…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, thousands of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela. Adding to the spiritual fervour, flower petals were showered on devotees from a helicopter as they performed ritual bathing at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Despite severe cold weather conditions, faith and devotion remained undeterred as pilgrims from across the country arrived…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday that a comprehensive and timeline-based action plan has been finalised for dust mitigation in the national capital. A review was conducted of the roads and dust control plans of all agencies, including PWD, DSIIDC, DDA, NDMC, MCD, and Delhi Cantonment.”Directions have been issued to initiate mist spray arrangements on all PWD roads in Delhi, particularly at the identified 62 hotspots,” he said.”Additionally,…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, will inaugurate the third International Kite Festival of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at Baansera grasslands on Yamuna floodplains near Sarai Kale Khan in the national capital, an official said on Thursday. Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena will be the Guest of Honour at the event that will also be attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.DDA Vice-Chairman N. Saravana Kumar said, in the invite for the three-day e…
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 …
Prayagraj, Jan 13 (IANS) In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the city of faith, the Magh Mela is currently underway on the sandy banks of the Sangam, the revered confluence of rivers. During this event, free meals (bhandara) is being provided to a large number of devotees. Sadhus, saints, and various religious and social organisations are tirelessly distributing food and ‘prasad (blessed offerings)’ to nourish millions of individuals each day, necessitating extensive and effective preparation.At the Sh…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday inspected an under-construction boat to be used for the Yamuna cruise and announced that the Goa-type recreational boat cruises and ferry services will begin next month. Tentatively named “Yamuna River Santosh Cruise”, the Yamuna Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project is likely to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta next month, he said.The project, located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage be…
Prayagraj, Jan 5 (IANS) On the third day of the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees have been arriving at the Sangam ghats since early morning to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The 44-day-long Magh Mela began on January 3 at the Sangam in Prayagraj with the auspicious bath on Paush Purnima.IANS spoke to several devotees who expressed their spiritual enthusiasm and appreciation for the arrangements made by the administration.A dev…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inspected the Yamuna clean-up drive organised at the Chhath Ghat near ITO and praised the growing public participation in it.The Chief Minister said that the cleanliness of the Yamuna is no longer merely a government programme, but has taken the form of a people’s movement, said an official statement.She added that the Yamuna is the eternal lifeline of our faith, culture and civilisation.Speaking at a programme organised by the…