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Assam: Majuli's Tuni river to emerge as major river tourism destination
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Once an abandoned waterway, the Tuni River in Majuli is now transforming into a vibrant hub of river tourism. After several decades of neglect, the river has been successfully cleaned and rejuvenated, paving the way for a new era of cultural and economic revival in the region.
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Nepal: Bhoot Mela commences as people flock to attend fair
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The annual "Bhoot Mela" or the Ghost Fair has convened in the embankments of Kamala River in Nepal on Wednesday with thousands of people attending the fair.
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Odisha artist Manas Kumar Sahoo offers homage to 'Boita Bandana' festiviti
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Renowned sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has paid tribute to Odisha's traditional maritime festival 'Boita Bandana' through a breathtaking sand animation, celebrating the spirit of Kartik Purnima.
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Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy campaigns door-to-door ahead of Jubilee Hil
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, along with other BJP leaders, participated in a door-to-door campaign to support their party candidate, Lankala Deepak Reddy, for the Jubilee Hills Constituency by-elections on Wednesday. "There are overflowing drains...the drainage flows on the roads like
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MP: Devotees take holy dip in Shipra, Narmada on Kartik Purnima
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
It is believed that taking a dip in sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Narmada, or Shipra on this day removes all sins and grants moksha (liberation).
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Haridwar: Devotees flock to Har Ki Pauri for holy dip on Kartik Purnima
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A large crowd of devotees gathered at the Har ki Pauri in Haridwar to take a dip in the Ganga River on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. Kartik Purnima, observed on the full moon day of the Kartik month, is regarded as one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar.
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Tamil Nadu: Rare Sighting of Black-headed Ibis seen in Thoothukudi salt pa
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Black-headed Ibis, characterised by its elegant white plumage, black head, and long curved beak, is listed as a "Near Threatened" species in Asia. It is predominantly found in wetlands, riverbanks and salt pans, where it feeds on fish, insects and other small aquatic creatures.
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Kartik Purnima: Massive traffic snarl at Digha AIIMS Road in Patna due to
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A significant number of devotees thronged the riverfront to take a holy dip, marking the sacred day with prayers and rituals. The sacred occasion witnessed a large turnout of devotees offering prayers and floating miniature boats as part of the centuries-old ritual symbolising the country
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Maharashtra: Teenager hacked to death in Pune over old enmity; three minor
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A 17-year-old boy, Mayank Kharare, was hacked to death by three masked assailants on Pune's Bajirao Road in Khadak area. Police said the accused, all minors, have been arrested and the attack stemmed from old enmity, not gang rivalry.
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Tourists flock Nepal's Rani Mahal: Ancient royal palace built in commemora
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nestled on the top of a giant rock, at the banks of the Kaligandaki River, the "Rani Mahal" also translated as Queen's Palace is flocked with hundreds of tourists on daily basis.
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Himachal: CM Sukhu directs Fisheries department to adopt modern technology
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the department of Fisheries to incorporate modern technology to enhance the shelf life of fish produce. He said that the state government would establish new hatcheries and cold stores along the rivers and water reserv
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FSSAI issues advisory on improper disposal of seized, rejected and expired
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory on environmentally compliant disposal of improperly disposed of seized, rejected and expired food items in rivers and other water bodies.
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