The police said that 80 spots have been identified where body cameras are being experimented with for the first time in the Mela to help secure the ongoing event.
New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI/PNN): The harvest festival- celebrated across the country and known by different names- is just around the corner. Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Magh Bihu, and Uttarayan- all signify gratitude for a good harvest and celebrate it with traditional and regional fe
Magh Bihu falls in the local month of 'Magh' during mid-January. It is also called 'Bhogali Bihu' as it is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest takes place.
Makar Sankranti heralds the end of winter and the start of longer days as the sun moves northward. And this period is known as Uttarayan and is considered to be very auspicious.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the people on the occasion of Uttarayan also known as Bhogi, said a press release from Prime Minister's Office.
Amidst the chilly weather conditions and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the people of the state have completed their preparations to celebrate the Bhogali Bihu.
According to a notification by the state government, all government and non-government offices, boards, corporations and government and private educational institutions of Sri Muktsar Sahib district will be closed on Saturday.
In view of the forthcoming Bhogali Bihu festival, preparations are being made on a large scale to celebrate the auspicious harvest festival in Dibrugarh.
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 9 (ANI): Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Tuesday staked claim to form the next government in Bihar with the support of seven parties after he broke alliance with BJP and resigned as Chief Minister.
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 1 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath temple on Tuesday on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.