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Gujarat celebrates Makar Sankranti with kite flying, traditional festiviti
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The people of Gujarat on Tuesday celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, with fervour.
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Assam celebrates harvest festival Magh Bihu with faith, fervour
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Assam celebrated the annual harvest festival Magh Bihu with great traditional fervour on Tuesday as people burnt traditional Meji (bonfire) in the morning.
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PM Modi extends wishes on Magh Bihu, Makar Sankranti
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes to the nation on Tuesday, celebrating the festivals of Magh Bihu and Makar Sankranti.
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IIFL Foundation Launches 15-Boat Ambulances at Maha Kumbh in Partnership W
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 14: IIFL Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of IIFL Group, has partnered with Maha Kumbh Mela authorities to launch fifteen boat ambulances for first-aid and emergency medical attention during the forty-five day Maha Kumbh in
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Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Thousands of devotees gathered at the banks of the river Ganga across India on Tuesday to celebrate Makar Sankranti 2025, a festival marking the Sun's transition into Capricorn and the onset of Uttarayan.
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Laurene Powell, Steve Jobs's wife, joins Maha Kumbh festivities
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As celebrations for the Maha Kumbh 2025 begin in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, many personalities from across the globe have been flocking to the ghats in the city, taking a dip in the holy confluence (Sangam) of Ganga and Yamuna.
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Odisha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art at Puri Beach on oc
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Renowned Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art at Puri Beach on the occasion of harvest festivals Bihu, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Lohri on Monday.
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NTA postpones UGC-NET exam scheduled for January 15 due to festivals
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed UGC-NET scheduled for January 15 on account of festivals, including Pongal and Makar Sankranti. The revised exam date will be announced later, the agency announced on Monday.
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Festivals strengthen our bonds of unity and culture: Former HP CM Jai Ram
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Extending warm wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur said, "Festivals like Lohri and Makar Sankranti are not just celebrations; they are occasions to strengthen the bonds of unity, culture, and togetherness in our society. I wish everyone happiness, prosperity, and good he
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Prayagraj: Flowers showered on devotees during 'Snan Parv' at Maha Kumbh,
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Under the directives of the Yogi government, the Horticulture Department had been preparing for flower showers on devotees during the bathing festivals of the Maha Kumbh Mela. Special arrangements were made to procure rose petals for this purpose, ensuring a grand display of devotion and cel
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Punjab police steps up security with statewide operation for Lohri festiva
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Punjab Police on Monday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at all the bus stands across the state to inspect the security situation amid the Lohri celebrations.
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Punjab to Rajasthan: A look at how India celebrated Lohri this year
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
India is celebrating the festival of Lohri with immense joy and traditional fervour. The harvest festival, which marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of longer days, is being celebrated across states with bonfires, music, dance, and delicious traditional foods.
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