The number of government schools is increasing, but student enrollment is declining. In Haryana, the enrollment in government schools in 2023-24 was 22.30 lakh, down from 24.64 lakh in 2022-23. Also, the total enrollment in the state in 2023-24 was 56.41 lakh, while it was 57.76 lakh in 2022-23. The enrollment of girls (secondary) was…
The Hindu epic Mahabharata mentions the Magh Mela associated with Makar Sankranti. Every twelve years, the Kumbh Mela is held on Makar Sankranti, which is one of the largest mass pilgrimages in the world, attended by millions of people. Sankranti is worshipped as a deity who, according to legends, defeated the demon Shankarasura. It marks…
New Delhi: The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is sensitive but stable, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday. Addressing a press conference ahead of the Army Day, Gen Dwivedi said there is still a degree of standoff in the region and efforts are needed to restore trust between the Indian…
New Delhi: As Maha Kumbh began in the holy city of Prayagraj on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a very special day for those who cherish Indian values and culture, saying the massive religious event embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage. “A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): The Maha Kumbh Mela commenced at Sangam — the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers — on Monday with more than 40 lakh people from different walks of life taking the first holy dip. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the Maha Kumbh to be held…
Los Angeles: Firefighters on Sunday struggled to contain massive wildfires around Los Angeles as strong winds drove the flames toward previously unaffected neighborhoods, threatening some of the city’s iconic landmarks. At least 16 people were confirmed dead. from the fires that have ripped through the city, leaving communities in ruins and testing the mettle of…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): A helicopter joyride of Maha Kumbh has now been slashed by more than half to Rs 1,296 per person, according to an official statement. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh in a statement said the 7–8 minute helicopter ride will begin on January 13. “Helicopter joyride of Maha Kumbh will now cost…
Lucknow: Nearly 50 lakh devotees took a dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Mahakumbh Nagar on Sunday, a day ahead of the first bathing festival, Paush Purnima, authorities said. Men, women, elderly individuals, children, and a large number of saints and seers converged at the Sangam to perform…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his chair is not vacant but yet journalists are reporting that a change of guard in the state is in the offing. Referring to the media reports that his deputy D K Shivakumar would replace him anytime soon, Siddaramaiah took a swipe at the “speculative journalism”….
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh): Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that Andhra Pradesh will be transformed into a clean and green energy hub, encouraging the use of non-polluting fuel. Observing that revolutionary changes are happening across the country in fuel and energy, the CM said the southern state is very keen on using natural…
