Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic. Despite global eradication efforts, Dawn reported that factors such as security challenges, vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to obstruct progress.
According to an official statement from the CM's office, Patel has observed the tradition of visiting ancient Shiva temples every Monday; beginning with Dholeshwar Mahadev near Gandhinagar, followed by Stambheshwar Mahadev at Kavi-Kamboi in Bharuch, and Hatkeshwar Mahadev at Vadnagar.
"The residents of Indore contribute in public participation throughout the year, they accumulate their house garbage, keep it in separate dustbins and then put it in the garbage vehicle early in the morning. This is the greatest example of public participation. Therefore, public participatio
Chingam, known as Kollam Varsham, is also being observed as Farmers Day, honoring the community's deep-rooted bond with soil and agriculture. This year, the Chingam festival is celebrated just 6 days before the commencement of Onam, which will be held from August 26 to September 5 this ye
A formal communication to this effect was issued by K C Venugopal, General Secretary (Organisation), AICC, following the approval of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Thousands of devotees thronged the 17th-century Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square, Nepal, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. Devotees performed rituals, sang devotional songs, and observed fasts. The festival honours Lord Krishna's birth, teachings of Karma, and his role as a protector an
In the wake of conservancy workers being detained during their protest in Chennai, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) Founder-President Thol Thirumavalavan urged the Tamil Nadu government to recognise the corporation's sanitation workers as government workers.
On the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, emotional tributes were paid to those killed in the Dharali disaster, with a two-minute silence observed for the peace of their souls.
The High Commission of India in London observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day with a commemorative event to honour the lives lost and the strength of those who survived during the partition of India in 1947.
The Indian aquanauts - Raju Ramesh, Senior Scientist and Cdr. Jatinder Pal Singh (Retd)--completed the maiden dives for a total duration of about seven hours, gathering valuable experience and observations before making a safe return to the surface.
Earlier on Wednesday, Janhvi observed Sridevi's 62nd birth anniversary by paying a visit to Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers.
Further, the District Magistrate said that at present, the water is flowing smoothly from the mouth of the lake, due to which there is no immediate threat of any significant danger. However, manual work is being done on a war footing to remove the debris obstructing the flow on the riverbank