Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to develop 15 archaeological sites, including Lothal, Dholavira, and Sarnath, into "vibrant, experiential cultural destinations."
Speaking while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman said the scheme will focus on major coconut-growing states and include measures such as replacing non-productive trees with new, high-yielding saplings.
He said that the holistic development of the tribal people must harmoniously integrate material progress with cultural values, social responsibility, and spiritual growth.
These relics are significant as they showcase Buddhist artefacts and sculptures from the Western Satraps period. They're now on display in Sri Lanka at the country's first-ever international exposition, underscoring their cultural significance.
Rai alleged that law and order in the state had completely collapsed, saying, "The state government is finished, and they are carrying out, half encounters, full encounters...They are bulldozing the homes, will they ensure justice to anyone?"
The initiative aims to broaden the academic, social and cultural horizons of the participants by providing them first-hand exposure to reputed educational institutions, historical landmarks and places of educational importance in Jammu. Such exposure tours play a vital role in motivating
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Bird Festival organised in Kotdwar. On this occasion, he dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth several crores of rupees for various development blocks of the district.
In a major drug bust, Excise officials raided agricultural land in Panchgaon village of Narayanked Mandal in Sangareddy district and seized Ganja (marijuana) plants weighing 17.741 kilograms with a market value of at least Rs 70 lakhs.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 31: Mumbai has embarked on an extraordinary culinary and cultural journey with the launch of the Ehime Fish Festival 2026, currently underway at Robata Kuuraku, located at Gourmet Village, Phoenix Palladium Mall, Lower Parel. The festival, which begins t
New Delhi [India], January 31:GM Modular curated a powerful cinematic evening in Mumbai with a special screening of Border 2 at Maison PVR, Jio World Drive Mall, BKC, bringing together over 400 CISF jawans along with architects and dealers. The initiative was conceptualised as a tribute to t
Through his dedicated efforts, the traditional Karakuli cap, once a symbol of elegance, identity, and pride in Kashmir, has seen renewed popularity among young people across the Valley.