Colombo: The Sri Lankan government on Saturday said it has revoked the pricing agreement for Adani Group’s wind power projects in the island nation and appointed a committee to review them. Government spokesperson Nalinda Jayathissa clarified that while the Adani Green Energy wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn districts have not been cancelled, the…
Srinagar: The iconic ‘Clock Tower’ in Lal Chowk and other prominent places in Srinagar were on Saturday illuminated with tri-colour on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, officials said. The historic Clock Tower, popularly known as ‘ghanta ghar’ in the Lal Chowk city centre here was illuminated with the colours of the tiranga, the…
Hyderabad: Born in a Madiga community (scheduled caste) family that faced socio-economic challenges in Telangana’s Warangal District, Manda Krishna Madiga had to put up a relentless struggle for three decades, demanding the sub-categorisation of SCs that yielded fruit in August last year. Krishna Madiga was conferred with Padma Shri award by the Centre on Saturday….
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed President Droupadi Murmu’s Republic Day eve address as “inspiring”. He said in a post on X, “An inspiring address by Rashtrapati ji, in which she highlights many subjects and emphasises the greatness of our Constitution and the need to keep working towards national progress.” In her…
MS Shanker A video circulating on social media featuring External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has struck a chord with many Indians. Known for his dynamic diplomacy, Jaishankar dismantled claims by the Congress party that recent Chinese encroachments occurred during the Narendra Modi-led NDA government’s tenure. These assertions are not only false but reveal a…
Though belated, we felt it was worth sharing this article today. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose stood at the forefront of the Indian independence movement, playing a pivotal role in India’s freedom. His leadership and the threat of an army revolt shook the British Raj, ultimately forcing them to decide to leave India. It is ironic,…
The definition of health as stated by the World Health Organization is that Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Subsequently, several components such as Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual, Emotional, and Environmental factors have been considered under the umbrella of health. United Nations…
After hearing the persuasive yet materialistic arguments of Jabali, Rama, unshaken in his resolve, responded humbly but firmly: “O learned one, though your words appear reasonable on the surface, they are, in essence, harmful and deeply misguiding. Not a single thought you have presented is agreeable to me. When people, free from constraints, indulge in…
The Shivasubramaniaswamy Temple, commonly known as the Murugan Temple, is located in Puduvandipalayam, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. With an antiquity of approximately 300 years, this temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, who is enshrined here with his consorts, Valli and Deivanai. It is believed that after defeating the demon Surapadman, Lord Murugan graced this place,…
Karimnagar: Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday said there was no question of sanctioning a single house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana if they were branded Indiramma Indlu by the Telangana government. Contrary to his Cabinet colleague and Union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s assurance to sanction more houses…
