Addressing the gathering, Saha urged everyone to act as responsible citizens so that the festival can be celebrated with greater joy, unity, and harmony.
The 10-day festival, which begins on August 27, will see celebrations not only in Pune, from where the initiative started in 2013, but also in parts of the Valley. Seven mandals have joined hands to organise Ganeshotsav in Anantnag, Srinagar, and Kulgam.
Paryushan is the most important Jain religious observance of the year, while Das Lakshan festival is celebrated for self-purification and upliftment of people. According to the tradition, this festival leads the soul to ultimate happiness and freedom, i.e nirvana or salvation.
The occasion was graced by Mopi Mihu, MLA, Dibang Valley district-cum-Advisor to the Ministers of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Geology, Mining & Minerals, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, as the Chief Guest, and Dipen Molo, District BJP President, Dibang Valley, as the Guest of Honour.
Mohsin won the gold in K-1 1000 metre men's kayaking, Sajad silver in C-2 500 metre Canoe Slalom, and Hussain silver in C-2 Canoe 500 metres men and bronze in C-1 Canoe 1000 metres men. The three medals enabled hosts Jammu and Kashmir, finish seventh among 28 states and Union Territories tha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday inaugurated the North-East NSS Festival at Nazrul Kalakshetra, Agartala. The event brings together hundreds of NSS volunteers from across the northeastern states for a five-day celebration of youth power, cultural exchange, and social service.
Madhya Pradesh continued their good form from Friday to finish on top of the medal tally in the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival that concluded at the Dal Lake here on Saturday. Odisha and Kerala finished in the top three largely due to the contribution of athletes who train at the Sp
Assam's capital city, Guwahati, is gearing up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, with preparations underway in full swing.
A 41-feet-tall idol of Lord Ganesh at Fatasil Ambari area in Guwahati, claimed to be the tallest idol of Lord Ganesh in North East India, is likely to be the main attracti