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April 13, 2025 1:57 PM

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Traditional harvest festivals being celebrated in different parts of country today

Traditional harvest festivals are being celebrated in different parts of the country beginning today. People of Punjab are celebrating ‘Vaisakhi’, while Keralites call it ‘Vishu’, in West Bengal, it is celebrated as ‘Poila Boishakh’, in Assam, as 'Bohag Bihu'. People in Tamil Nadu observe the festiv...

April 13, 2025 10:53 AM

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PM Narendra Modi extends greeting to citizens on Baisakhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greeting to the citizens on the Baisakhi today. In a social media post, he said that the festival brings new hope, happiness and abundance into everyone's life. Mr Modi added that the festival celebrates the spirit of togetherness, gratitude and renewal.  

April 13, 2025 7:35 AM

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Govt invites nominations for Padma Awards 2026

Government has invited nominations for the Padma Awards 2026, which will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day next year. Nominations are open until 31st July this year, and the nomination process began on the 15th of last month. Our correspondent reports that the nominations and recommendati...

April 12, 2025 9:33 PM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over Assam and Meghalaya on Sunday

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Assam and Meghalaya on Sunday. The Met Department also predicted thunderstorms along with gusty winds and lightning over Kerala, Mahe, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Telangana, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, P...