The Government of India presented special gift hampers to the G20 Heads of State, leaders and their spouses. It is comprised of a curated compilation of handcrafted artefacts and products, which speak volumes about India’s rich cultural traditions.
Tirupati task force police have arrested 20 smugglers and seized red sandalwood logs worth up to Rs 50 lakhs in three areas of Rajampet and Tirupati districts, the officials said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a sandalwood Sitar to French President Emmanuel Macron while his visit to France. The Prime Minister also presented gifts to the French President’s Spouse, the Prime Minister of France, the President of the French Senate and the President of the French
The Tirupathi district police, on Saturday, arrested 9 smugglers and seized red sandalwood worth Rs 2 crores.
Additionally, the police recovered 33 logs, 5 cars and a two-wheeler from their possession.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a handcrafted sandalwood box with 'das danam' to US President Joe Biden during his first state visit to the US on Wednesday (local time).
"Auto driver Siddaiah identified the nine passengers who boarded the auto from Talakona to Bhakarapet as red sandalwood smugglers based on the way they spoke to him. He brought them directly to the police station. The smugglers saw the station board and ran away from the auto," the police of
Five red sandalwood smugglers were arrested by the task force police on Saturday in three different incidents and they seized 62 red sandalwood logs worth Rs 60 lakhs from Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district, said the officials.
Acting on tip-off Chittoor police while checking vehicles at the MCR Cross on Chennai-Bangalore Road at 6.30 AM found a car speeding from Chittoor towards Chennai.
The Buddha figure is made of pure sandalwood. It has hand carving along with traditional designs and natural scenes, created by an expert craftsperson. In this posture, Buddha is sitting in Dhyana mudra under the Bodhi tree.