A condolence meeting was organised at Shri Krishna Janmashtami Ashram in Vrindavan on Saturday, where people paid tribute to the late veteran actor Dharmendra. Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini also present at the meet.
Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock and grief over the tragic incident in Hyderabad's Ramantapur Gokulenagar, where "six youths" lost their lives due to electrocution during a Sri Krishna Janmashtami procession, said a statement from the YSRCP St
Bhajan Kirtan was organised at the Durga Mata Mandir in Chanderkote of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Shree Krishna Janmashtami.
Devotees across India celebrated Shri Krishna Janmashtami with great fervour on Saturday, thronging temples, singing bhajans, and taking part in midnight rituals to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
The historic Lal Mahal Chowk in Pune turned into a sea of devotees and Govinda's on Saturday as thousands gathered for a unique, first-of-its-kind DJ-free Dahi Handi.
The temple, associated with the Dwapar Yuga, is believed to be connected with Lord Shri Krishna and the episode of 'Rukmini Haran'. CM Yadav also shared that the temple will be developed as a pilgrimage site, and preparations for the same are underway.
Responding to the traders' long-standing demand, the Chief Minister announced a reduction in the lump sum fee charged on binola machines from Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 21,000.
The Chief Minister also said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Haryana government is committed to 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas,' ensuring that every citizen benefits from government schemes without bias.
While addressing the gathering during the programme at Gita Gyan Sansthan, Kurukshetra, the Chief Minister extended his greetings on the holy festival of Krishna Janmashtami.