Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal participated in an event marking the unveiling of restored heritage structures, including the iconic Sheesh Mahal, at DDA Shalimar Bagh on Wednesday
The celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, Delhi.
Speaking to the media, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "The first ritual of the Jagannath Yatra has been completed. All three siblings have reached the chariots... I am satisfied with the arrangements made by the state government..."
A delegation of Indian Golf Union led by Major General (Retd) Bibhuti Bhushan, along with members of the IGPL Board and Women's Golf Association of India (WGAI) secretary general Champika Sayal met with the Honourable Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hon'ble Union Minister of Tour
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.
The two Union Ministers, accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra and Odisha's Culture Minister Suryavanshi Suraj, also offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan on Thursday said that the Akhanda Godavari Project marks a significant milestone in the cultural, spiritual, and economic potential of the Godavari region.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday paid tribute to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the Air India AI-171 plane crash on June 12.
While speaking to the media, Ashok Gehlot hit back at Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat over his statement on a recent article by Sonia Gandhi regarding the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat performed yoga at the famous Mehrangarh Fort on Saturday, on the 11th International Yoga Day.
Speaking to the mediapersons, the minister said, "...After continuous efforts of the Government of India and the state government, tourism activities have started again in Jammu and Kashmir..."