Assam celebrated the annual harvest festival Magh Bihu with great traditional fervour on Tuesday as people burnt traditional Meji (bonfire) in the morning.
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.
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.
According to reports by Dawn, the first incident involved the abduction of three villagers by a gang of criminals, which led to a violent confrontation. The criminals, led by Shafiq Sardar, reportedly attacked villagers from Daulatkhel, who were returning from harvesting reed plants. Armed v
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday attended a pre-budget consultation program ahead of the 2025-26 state budget at Kurukshetra University, Thanesar.
In a post on X, Bommai expressed his anguish over the incident, saying, "The inhumane act of miscreants cutting the udders of cows in Vinayaka Nagar, Chamarajpet, is highly condemnable. For us, who revere the cow as a mother, this act has caused immense anguish. Such an inhuman act committed
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8: The harvest season is here, and with it come the joyful celebrations of Makar Sankranti and Pongal, festivals that light up homes and hearts across India. As we honor traditions, it's also the perfect time to embrace festive dressing that blends timel
Taiwanese lawmakers have proposed a bill to tackle forced organ harvesting, a growing crime globally, particularly in China. The bill suggests severe penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty, for those involved. It also includes measures to protect whistle-blowers and pre
The recent rains have infused farmers with a new hope for their crops, promising better harvests. The freshwater will provide much-needed nourishment to the crops in the hilly area.
Strawberries are widely cultivated in regions like Mahabaleshwar, Nainital, Bangalore, and Kalimpong in India. Inspired by this success, Tripura is now tapping into its potential to grow this high-demand fruit. The experimental project aims to extend the crop's yield period, allowing farmers
The festival will showcase a variety of competitions and events celebrating the date harvest season, including seven main date competitions focusing on such categories as Al Ain Elite, Khalas, Fard, Dabbas, Bumaan, Sheeshi, and Zamli.
December data indicates further corrections in vegetable prices, while favorable soil moisture and reservoir levels are expected to support a robust Rabi harvest. Additionally, benign global food and energy prices are expected to keep food inflation risks low in the near term.