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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspects Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Smriti Stupa in Vaishali

Patna, April 4: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inspected the under-construction Buddha Samyak Darshan-cum-Smriti Stupa located at Vaishaligarh in Vaishali district of the State and directed the completion of the construction work expeditiously. During the inspection, the Chief Minister took stock of the construction and development works of the entire complex.

PM Modi meets Thai royalty, exchanges views on shared cultural heritage

Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a royal audience on Friday with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok.

Thailand releases special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings during PM Modi's visit

Bangkok, April 3: Thailand on Thursday released a special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings from the 18th century during the first day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the country.

Assam's jewellery has received its own GI tag: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, April 2: Assam's iconic jewellery has been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Feels like Diwali: Locals celebrate change of names of Uttarakhand villages, distribute ladoos

Haridwar, April 1: Locals in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand on Tuesday celebrated the state government's decision to change the name of Gajiwali village to Arya Nagar, among various other villages to "honour public sentiment, Indian culture and heritage." The had been wanting to have the names changed for a long time.

Odisha CM elated over inclusion of Ratha Yatra, Bali Yatra in heritage inventory

Bhubaneswar, April 1: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday expressed happiness over the inclusion of the famous Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri and Bali Yatra in the list of National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Sangeet Natak Academy.

Jahan seva kaarya, wahan swayamsevak...: PM Modi praises RSS volunteers for 'selfless' service in MahaKumbh

Nagpur, March 30: Lauding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that they had contributed selflessly to humanitarian efforts including disaster relief. "Their selfless service has been evident in times of floods, earthquakes, and most recently, at the Maha Kumbh," the Prime Minister said.

CM Bhupendra Patel chairs Gujarat Cultural Elocution Competition Prize Distribution at NFSU, calls for preserving cultural heritage

Gandhinagar, March 28: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday emphasised the importance of safeguarding India's cultural legacy, describing it as a "treasure trove of knowledge and virtue" that must be preserved for future generations, an official statement said.

PM Modi-led govt repatriated 642 artifacts in 10 yrs versus 13 since 1955: Minister

New Delhi, March 27: Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, proudly announcing that 642 antiquities have been successfully repatriated from various countries since 2014 in the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

Tourism sector can emerge as largest contributor to India's GDP, says Union Minister Shekhawat

New Delhi, March 26: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the crucial role of tourism industry stakeholders in driving the sector's massive expansion, predicting that it will become the largest contributor to India's GDP growth in the coming years.

Wildfires spread, fanned by strong winds, in South Korea's southeastern region as death toll climbs to 24

Seoul, March 26: Firefighters were scrambling on Wednesday to contain a wave of wildfires that tore through South Korea's southeastern region and killed at least 24, but strong winds and dry weather have continued to hamper efforts to limit the spread of the flames.

Not a BJP event, Kumbh means Bhavya and Divya: Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, March 26: The recently concluded MahaKumbh festival achieved record breaking success with over 60 crore devotees from India and abroad taking the Holy Dip at the Sangam of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

Maharashtra: Ashish Shelar urges Gajendra Shekhawat to transfer all forts looked after by ASI to State

Mumbai, March 25: Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar wrote a letter to Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat demanding that the Maharashtra government take over the maintenance and preservation of all the forts currently being looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Gujarat CM Patel reviews progress of various development projects in Vadnagar

Gandhinagar, March 24: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a high-level review meeting in Vadnagar to evaluate the progress of various development projects aimed at revitalizing the historic city while preserving its rich cultural heritage through advanced technology, a release said.

President Murmu visits famous Nilamadhab Temple in Odisha's Nayagarh

Bhubaneswar, March 24: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday offered prayers at the famous Nilamadhab Temple in Odisha's Nayagarh district, soon after reaching the state on a two day visit.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya extends wishes on occasion of Bihar Day

Patna, March 22: Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya on Saturday extended wishes to the people of Bihar on the state's foundation day.

Ashok Singh Thakur elected as Chairman of INTACH

New Delhi, March 22: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was conducted on March 22, 2025, at the Head Office located in New Delhi.

People's mindsets have changed...: Malini Awasthi on the rising global love for folk music

New Delhi, March 22: Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Malini Awasthi continues to make waves in the global music industry, proving that India's rich folk traditions have a universal appeal.

J-K: Almond blossoms draws tourists in Srinagar's Badamwari Garden

Srinagar, March 22: As spring arrives in Kashmir, the Badamwari Garden, also known as Badam Vaer in Srinagar, is witnessing a surge in visitors, drawn by the breathtaking bloom of almond trees.

Indian Muslims don't consider Babur their leader, says Ramji Lal Suman; defends 'traitor' jibe at Rana Sanga

Agra, March 22: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member, Ramji Lal Suman, on Saturday defended his remarks calling 16th-century Rajput king Rana Sanga a "traitor," asserting that his statement was based on historical facts documented in Baburnama, the memoir of Mughal emperor Babur. He also pointed out that Muslims of India do not consider Babur as their leader.

Bihar celebrates 113th formation day, PM Modi & HM Shah extend heartfelt wishes

Patna, March 22: As Bihar commemorates its 113th formation day on Saturday, the leaders, cutting across the party lines, extended heartfelt wishes highlighting the state's glorious history, culture and progress.

Doors of iconic Visva-Bharati University founded by Tagore to open for tourists after 5 years

Kolkata, March 21: Almost after five years, the gates of the legendary and iconic Visva-Bharati University, founded by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore at Bolpur-Santiniketan in Birbhum district of West Bengal, will be open again for the tourists.

Goa govt acquires land in Ayodhya for construction of Goa Ram Nivas

Panaji, March 21: The Government of Goa announced the acquisition of a plot of land in the sacred city of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, for the construction of Goa Ram Nivas, a dedicated space for the devotees of Shri Ramlala Virajman, particularly from the state of Goa, according to the press release.

People take part in Panchu Dola festival in Odisha's Banapur

Banapur, March 21: A large number of people took part in the Panchu Dola festival, a vibrant and historical celebration in Banapur, Odisha, on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses programme of Bavaliyali Dham

New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his remarks during the programme of Bavaliyali Dham related to the Bharwad Samaj of Gujarat via video message on Thursday.

Growing demand for Uttarakhand's handmade products promoting cultural heritage: CM Dhami

Dehradun, March 20: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday highlighted the growing global demand for the state's handmade products and said this increased demand is not only promoting cultural heritage but also giving local artisans a new identity.

Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition to host inaugural general assembly

New Delhi, March 20: The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) will convene its first General Assembly at the India International Centre (IIC) in the national capital on March 21 and 22.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs officials to ensure mention of Vikram Samvat in govt notifications

Dehradun, March 17: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to ensure the mention of Vikram Samvat and Hindu month (such as Falgun, Krishna Paksha / Shukla Paksha) along with the date and year in the government notifications, gazette notifications, inauguration plaques and foundation stones issued in the state.

Assam: Bagurumba dance to be showcased by 10,000 artists, says CM Sarma

Guwahati, March 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the Bodo dance form 'Bagurumba' will be performed by at least 10,000 youths in Guwahati in the October month to showcase this art form to the global stage.

Sharad Pawar writes to PM Modi, requests to erect statue of Maratha warriors at Talkatora Stadium

Pune, March 15: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his gratitude for the Prime Minister's participation in the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan. He also urged the Prime Minister to intervene and issue orders to install Maratha warriors' statues at Talkatora Stadium.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel distributes musical instruments to 'Bhajan Mandalis' in Ahmedabad

Gandhinagar, March 15: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday distributed musical instruments to Bhajan Mandalis in Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia Assembly constituency.

Holi a symbol of India's precious cultural heritage, says President Murmu

New Delhi, March 14: President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Holi, emphasising that the festival is a symbol of India's rich cultural heritage.

Symbol of rich cultural heritage: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla shares wishes on Holi eve

New Delhi, March 13: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi

Himachal Pradesh: Sujanpur Holi fair begins with cheerful flair, CM Sukhu leads procession

Hamirpur, March 13: The four-day-long National-level Sujanpur Holi Fair of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh commenced with Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu performing the traditional Puja ceremony at the historic Murali-Manohar Temple in Sujanpur Tira.

Indians in Mauritius welcome PM Modi with traditional Bihari Geet Gawai

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