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US envoy thanks India for serving as 'cultural ambassadors'
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Feb 8 (ANI): India's Ambassador to the United States, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, has expressed gratitude towards the Indian community for serving as the 'cultural ambassadors' and contributing for strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches “Plumber Konnect” - mobile app
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 7 (ANI): The apex skilling body of the Indian Plumbing Industry, IPSC (Indian Plumbing Skills Council) organized the mega event, “Plumbing Skills Mahotsav” which was inaugurated by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship at Thy
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12,500 health and wellness centres need to be identified for rendering AYU
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 6 (ANI): As many as 12,500 health and wellness centres need to be identified for making Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) services available to the people in a hassle-free manner, said Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for (In
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Sabarimala row: SC reserves judgment on review petition, Temple board supp
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgment on a batch of review petitions over the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple, while the Travancore Temple Board (TDP) pledged to support entry of women of all ages into the Lord Ayyappa shrine.
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Kumbh Mela: Kashmiri Pandits demand access to PoK's Sharada Peeth shrine
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), [India], Feb 6 (ANI): In the magnificent Kumbh Mela, the members of the 'Save Sharada Committee Kashmir' have been pushing forward their demand of starting a pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits to Sharada Peeth, which is situated in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).<
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J-K: Guv Satya Pal Malik reconstitutes SMVDSB for 3 years
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), [India], Feb 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik reconstituted the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) for a period of three years with immediate effect on Tuesday.
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Chief priest gives explanation on 'purification' in Sabarimala to Travanco
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 5 (ANI): The chief priest of Sabarimala temple has given an explanation to Travancore Devaswom Board on "purification" ritual conducted at the shrine after entry of two women between the age group of 10-50 years.
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Padma Shri awardee Manipuri filmmaker returns Padma Shri in protest agains
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur), [India], Feb 03 (ANI): Celebrated filmmaker and music composer Aribam Syam Sharma, who was honoured with Padma Shri in 2006, on Sunday, returned his award in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
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Manipuri filmmaker to return Padma Shri, protests Citizenship Bill
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur), [India], Feb 03 (ANI): Celebrated Manipur filmmaker and music composer Aribam Syam Sharma announced on Sunday that he would return his 2006 Padma Shri to protest the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
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Weight of Indian govt is behind students detained in US: Indian Ambassador
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Feb 03 (ANI): In words of reassurance to the students detained in the US, Indian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Sunday said that the "weight of the government of India is behind" them and that all efforts are being made to protect their interests.
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AP: Stolen Nandi idol recovered, 7 held
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Feb 3 (ANI): Seven people were arrested on Saturday in connection with the recent theft of a one-tonne 'Nandi' idol from an ancient Shiva shrine in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, police said.
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Padma Shri a recognition of merit, not identity: Narthaki Nataraj
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 31 (ANI): Narthaki Nataraj, the first transgender to be awarded the Padma Shri, opined that she was chosen for the civilian decoration not because of her gender or identity but solely on the basis of merit and her talent as a Bharatanatyam artist.
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