Tucked in the northern reaches of Manipur, the village of Willong Khullen in Senapati district is home to one of the state's most enduring mysteries, ancient monoliths that have stood the test of time, silently guarding the cultural heritage of the region.
Barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti and Banepa.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the government is developing Sarkot as an ideal village; a similar model village will be built in other districts as well. "Soon, all the Chief Development Officers will come to study Sarkot."
Panama's comptroller has sued to revoke a Chinese firm's control over key Panama Canal ports, citing national interest and irregularities. The move challenges China's strategic presence in global trade routes and raises sovereignty concerns, according to Nikkei Asia.
He said Panama's diplomatic closeness with India partly stems from shared views on global security and peace. He also noted that Panamanian leaders had discussed this matter with Indian parliamentarians during recent visits.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Carlos Arturo Hoyos, met Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, in New Delhi for the bilateral talks.
The result of the Panchayat elections, held in two phases in Uttarakhand, will be declared today, with voting counting already underway in all the state's development blocks.
"I would like to say that today is Nag Panchami. On the day of Nag Panchami, it is appropriate to offer milk to snakes, but not every day. Our vision is that Operation Sindoor continues steadily. There may be pauses in between, but there will never be a full stop," Singh said in the Rajya
The PIB Fact Check has debunked a claim circulating on WhatsApp about a pan-India helpline number 104 titled "Blood on Call" for blood requirements. According to the PIB, this claim is misleading, and the Government of India is not running any such scheme.
The festival of Naag Panchami is also regarded as a festival to strengthen the bond between humans and nature. On this particular day, farmers don't dig or plough the fields; rather, they worship the deity by making idols from the mud of their fields.
Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav attended Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on the occasion of Nag Panchami on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing observances during the holy month of Shravan (Sawan).