Kolkata: Altogether 378 people were arrested, and narcotic substances worth around Rs 64 crore were seized during a week-long crackdown on drug trafficking and illicit cultivation in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said. The special drive, conducted between October 31 and November 7, led to the registration of 212 cases under the Narcotic Drugs…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed Diwali greetings to all citizens of country. “Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all my family members across the country. Happy Diwali,” Modi said in a post on X. While conveying Diwali greeting on Saturday, the prime minister said like the previous year, he would celebrate the festival…
Ayodhya: An Argentine researcher studying the Ramayana and two Russians in pursuit of a spiritual experience were among the many foreigners drawn to Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations, as the temple town showcased its spiritual and cultural heritage through colourful fireworks and an indigenous drone show that recreated scenes from the epic on Saturday night. Branco from…
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday celebrated Diwali with Army personnel, offering them sweets and extending his greetings. At the Diwali Milan programme organised at Garhwal Greens training ground in Garhi Cantonment here, the chief minister interacted with soldiers of the Garhwal Regiment and expressed his gratitude for their courage, bravery and…
New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized 3,280 tonnes of ‘banned and non-compliant’ food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety violations, the FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licences, and sealed…
Ayodhya: An Argentine researcher studying the Ramayana and two Russians in pursuit of a spiritual experience were among the many foreigners drawn to Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations, as the temple town showcased its spiritual and cultural heritage through colourful fireworks and an indigenous drone show that recreated scenes from the epic on Saturday night. Branco from…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, and the two leaders exchanged Diwali greetings. Modi visited the vice president’s residence, where he was warmly received by Radhakrishnan. “Met Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and exchanged Diwali greetings,” Modi said in a post on X. The vice president…
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday lashed out at Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi for her remarks against it and the Modi government, asking her to remove “Italian lenses” to see India’s all-round progress in the past 12 years. The party also decried Gandhi for “justifying” the imposition of Emergency on June 25, 1975,…
Aranghata (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari promised that the process of granting citizenship to all eligible applicants under the CAA would be completed by December 31, alleging that the previous TMC government failed to facilitate its implementation, leaving thousands of applications pending. Inaugurating a Kali Puja pandal at Aranghata in Nadia district on…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed Diwali greetings to people and said the festival celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair. Modi hoped that this festive season inspires everyone to spread kindness, embrace positivity and work towards a brighter future. “Dear fellow citizen, warm…
