Pracheen Kala Kendra to Present Three-Day Malhaar Utsav in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, August 17: Pracheen Kala Kendra, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will organise the three-day Malhaar Utsav 2026 at Rani Laxmi Bai Hall, Sector 38, Chandigarh, from August 20 to 22. The festival, themed around…
A unique Namoththunam Chanting held in the city brings together 1,008 Jain women
“We often teach children whom to admire, but rarely teach them what qualities to admire” — Mrs. Geeta Krishnamachary, Retired Professor Hyderabad, Aug 17 A unique religious programme with a strong contemporary and social…
Dr Jitendra Singh to Confer National Anubhav Awards 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan
New Delhi, August 17: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC)…
XPPen Marks Its 21st Anniversary with “DOODLE THE WORLD”, Bringing Creativity Beyond Boundaries
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XPPen, a leading global digital art innovation brand, proudly celebrates its 21st anniversary. Marking 21 years of empowering creators worldwide, XPPen introduces this year’s theme, “DOODLE THE…
Water Bill Relief Extended: Delhi Waives Late Payment Surcharge Till March 2027
New Delhi, August 16: The Delhi government has extended its 100 per cent Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) waiver scheme on outstanding water bills until March 31, 2027, giving consumers additional time to clear their pending dues without paying the…
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Interacts with MY Bharat-NSS Volunteers During Independence Day Celebrations
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with MY Bharat-NSS volunteers during the Independence Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, appreciating their participation and…
Government Unveils National Framework to Strengthen ITDAs and ITDPs
New framework focuses on institutional reform, convergence, digital governance and outcome-based monitoring for tribal development New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram and Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, on Saturday…
Tributes Paid to Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Death Anniversary
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 (UDN): Tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, remembering him as a distinguished nationalist, visionary statesman and exceptional orator who made significant contributions to…
Indonesia’s Flores Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 47
Jakarta: The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island has risen to 47, as rescue teams continue searching through damaged buildings and landslide-hit areas for survivors. The earthquake struck…
Wave City organizes flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 80th Independence Day
Ghaziabad, 16th August, 2026: Residents of Wave City, the first operational Hi-tech City in North India, today organised a flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the 80th Independence Day. On this occasion, the residents, staff members and guest…