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UAE balloon ascends in Russian skies
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The UAE Balloon Team is participating in the third edition of the International Ballooning Festival "Air Brotherhood", which kicked off in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod and continues until July 1.
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MP: CM Mohan Yadav announces to increase monthly aid of Ladli Behnas to Rs
Updated : 9 months ago IST
"We used to give a monthly aid of Rs 1000 to Ladli Behnas and then Rs 250 was increased, making Rs 1250 a month. Now, we will give an additional Rs 250 on the occasion of the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival. After that we are planning to provide Rs 1500 monthly from Diwali this year. You do
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Puri: Devotees continue to gather in large numbers to witness Lord Jaganna
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A devotee from West Africa, who had travelled to Puri for the Rath Yatra, expressed her joy at getting the opportunity to have "darshan" of Lord Jagannath on Friday. She also hoped for a chance to pull the Lord's chariot.
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Uttarakhand Chief Secretary holds meeting ahead of Kanwar Yatra
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Chief Secretary Bardhan stated that the Kanwar Mela is a significant festival of faith and devotion. He said that the district administration, police and other related departments should ensure tight arrangements to ensure the safe and successful completion of the Kanwar Yatra. He also discu
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 34th Mango Festival at Delhi's Tyagraj St
Updated : 9 months ago IST
According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), CM Rekha Gupta interacted with farmers, agricultural experts, and mango producers at the event venue, gathering information about their challenges, opportunities, and innovations.
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Rath Yatra festival celebrated with grandeur at ISKCON, Hare Krishna Mandi
Updated : 9 months ago IST
In an exclusive interaction with ANI, AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder expressed his reverence for the event, saying, "On the occasion of the holy Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of the state. I will also pray to the Lord for the well-being and good health of all. Every yea
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Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate Rath Yatra
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Hindus in Bangladesh on Friday have begun celebrations of the traditional Rath Yatra festivals amid tight security measures.
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel performs sacred Pahind Vidhi; flags off 148th R
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Upholding the annual tradition, the CM performed Pahind Vidhi, the symbolic ritual of cleaning the chariot. Marking his fourth consecutive year, the CM swept Lord Jagannath Rath with a golden broom before the official commencement of the Yatra.
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"Hope this sacred festival brings happiness, peace...": Rahul Gandhi exten
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended his warm wishes to the people of India on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra. In a message shared on X, he prayed for happiness, peace, and prosperity for all on this sacred festival.
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"Symbol of the antiquity of Sanatan culture": Union Minister Gajendra Sing
Updated : 9 months ago IST
As the Jagannath Rath Yatra has commenced on Friday, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat termed the festival a "symbol" of antiquity of "Sanatan culture" and its continuity.
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Odisha: Devotees gather in Puri as Rath Yatra begins, call it a "divine ex
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A large number of devotees gathered at the Jagannath temple in Puri as the grand annual Rath Yatra festival began on Friday morning.
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Union Minister Amit Shah offers prayers at Ahmedabad's Jagannath Temple as
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Earlier, Amit Shah extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra, describing the festival as a "unique confluence of faith and devotion".
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