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"Honour and Pride of India": CEC Gyanesh Kumar on visiting Konark Sun Temp
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday visited the Konark Sun Temple in Puri, Odisha, along with his wife, Anuradha Kumar, a retired IAS officer and praised the temple's architecture, even calling it the country's honour and pride. He emphasised the temple as a marvel for i
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Thailand-Cambodia conflict: 10th Thai soldier killed; Cambodia alleges ind
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Bangkok Post, a Thai soldier has been confirmed killed in combat, raising the military death toll to 10.
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MEA urges protection for Preah Vihear Hindu Temple amid Cambodia-Thailand
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In response to media queries regarding damage to conservation facilities at Preah Vihear, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen reports regarding damage to conservation facilities at Preah Vihear during the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border clashes. Any damage to conservatio
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"I would love to be a Bengali in every possible way": Governor CV Ananda B
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday met the Booth Level Officer (BLO) and other Election Commission officials to get his Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) transferred from Kerala to West Bengal and enrol as an elector in the state.
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Thai-Cambodia conflict: UNESCO urges urgent protection of Hindu temple, cu
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNESCO said it stands ready to provide technical assistance to safeguard cultural property and implement emergency protection measures "as soon as conditions allow". The statement comes amidst reports of escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia on the border that began on December 1
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Inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list is ma
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list as a moment of immense pride.
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"Heading towards being Vishwaguru": Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on additi
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on Wednesday said that UNESCO's action to inscribe Deepawali in the Intangible Heritage List shows that India is heading towards being 'Vishwaguru'.
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Glowing Recognition: Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural H
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The festival has been recognised under the "Social practices, rituals and festive events" domain, becoming the sixteenth element from India to feature on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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"Matter of Pride": Congress MP Kumari Selja on addition of Deepavali to UN
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated with vibrant decorations, festive gatherings, and spectacular firework displays across India, has long been a symbol of hope, light, and the victory of good over evil.
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"Proud moment for India": Amit Shah hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated with vibrant decorations, festive gatherings, and spectacular firework displays across India, has long been a symbol of hope, light, and the victory of good over evil. Recognising the festival's cultural and social importance, UNESCO has
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'Soul of our civilisation': PM Modi hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inscription of the festival of Diwali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Highlighting how the festival stands closely linked to India's culture and ethos, PM Modi said that the addition would contribute to the festival's global pop
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Recognition of cultural, spiritual significance: EAM hails addition of Dee
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed the inscription of Diwali to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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