The soldiers of the Indian Army celebrated Diwali by bursting firecrackers and lighting earthen lamps in the Akhnoor sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on Sunday.
Diwali Mahotsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm and unity by the Indian Army and local residents along the LoC. The event was infused with the spirit of togetherness, as soldiers and civilians came together to light diyas, share sweets, and enjoy cultural performances.
The visit reflected the Governor's support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Vocal for Local" initiative, encouraging citizens to promote indigenous products and empower local artisans.
Dedicated to the agriculture sector and the farmers of Gujarat, the state-wide launch of the Mahotsav will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel from Chhabanpur village in Panchmahal-Godhra.
Jodhpur is hosting the annual Marwar Festival 2025. The two-day event began on October 6 with a heritage walk organised by the Department of Tourism and District Administration.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has launched Special Campaign 5.0, which is being implemented in two phases: the Preparatory Phase from September 16 to 30, followed by the Main Phase from October 2 to 31, said the release.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27: The GM Navratri Mahotsav has returned with its third grand edition, and this year the festival is bigger and more spectacular than ever before. For the very first time, the celebrations are unfolding across two iconic venues: Thane and Mira Bhainde
Highlighting the scale of the festival, he informed that more than 71,000 players have registered for the games from the Bhopal-Sehore region for around 24 sports categories.
"MoS Defence and Ranchi MP is organising Sansad Khel Mahotsav here. Cyclothon is just a beginning. There are several more events lined up. Ranchi, get ready, gear up. I am sure that in the times to come, Ranchi will be the cycling capital of India," she said.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's order upholding the decision of the state government to invite Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the state-sponsored Dasara Mahotsav at the