‘Pratham Puja’ by LG Sinha marks ceremonial start of Amarnath yatra
The ceremonial start of the 57-day long Amarnath yatra commenced on Monday with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performing the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath.
The ceremonial start of the 57-day long Amarnath yatra commenced on Monday with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performing the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath.
The Uttar Pradesh BJP has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections with a series of meetings and discussions aimed at formulating its poll strategy.
According to official power data, the state's electricity requirement touched nearly 16,940 MW during the day, reflecting a sharp rise in consumption driven by soaring temperatures and increased agricultural activity.
The development marks a rare moment in Sikh history, making the Sandhwan family one of the few political families whose two generations have separately faced proceedings before Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
The Nah Welfare Society, representing indigenous communities in Upper Subansiri district, has accused the People’s Liberation Army of gradually occupying traditional grazing lands and hunting grounds near Taksing, north of the Subansiri River.
Senior Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday raised concerns over the weakening of the Indian rupee and rising industrial fuel prices, warning that these trends indicate a possible surge in inflation that could significantly impact households and small businesses.
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Saturday called for the adoption of a “Compassion Quotient” (CQ) in society, stressing that compassion must guide technology, governance and public life.
The chief cleric of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Saturday announced that he has been detained at home, while Srinagar's Jama Masjid has been locked down for worshippers for seven straight years for Eid prayers.
Uttarakhand Congress President stated that under the pretext of enforcing a court order, the police's decision to visit the UNI office late in the evening constitutes a violation of human values.
Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has written to Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleging underutilisation of recently procured bulletproof vehicles meant for VIP security and movement.
