Uttarakhand: Badrinath Temple to close for winter season today

November 17, 2024 6:51 PM November 17, 2024 6:51 PM

views 6

Uttarakhand: Badrinath Temple to close for winter season today

The world-famous sacred Shri Badrinath Temple, located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, will ceremoniously close its portal for the winter season tonight at 9:07 PM. The event will be marked by the melodious devotional tunes by the Indian Army band. With this, the annual Char Dham Yatra for the ye...

Nation remembers Lala Lajpat Rai on his 96th death anniversary

November 17, 2024 6:43 PM November 17, 2024 6:43 PM

views 3

Nation remembers Lala Lajpat Rai on his 96th death anniversary

The nation is remembering Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly known as Punjab Kesari, on his 96th death anniversary, today.   He died of severe head injuries he sustained when batonned by the British police, while leading a peaceful protest march against the Simon Commission.   He was one of the th...

Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: China secure 2-0 victory against South Korea

November 17, 2024 5:31 PM November 17, 2024 5:31 PM

views 1

Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: China secure 2-0 victory against South Korea

In the Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, China reclaimed the top spot on the table China securing a 2-0 victory against South Korea, at Rajgir in Bihar.  China doubled their lead with a penalty corner conversion by Tan Jinzhuang. South Korea head home as their group-stage campaign comes to an e...

Typhoon Man-yi Wreaks Havoc in Northern Philippines

November 17, 2024 6:57 PM November 17, 2024 6:57 PM

views 13

Typhoon Man-yi Wreaks Havoc in Northern Philippines

A super typhoon Man-yi has made a second landfall on the Philippines' main island of Luzon this evening with forecasters warning of a life-threatening storm surge, heavy rains and severe winds.   The powerful typhoon Man-yi locally known as Pepito, already ripped through Cantanduanes, where it ...

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence reviews ICG’s role in coastal security

November 17, 2024 3:08 PM November 17, 2024 3:08 PM

views 32

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence reviews ICG’s role in coastal security

A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence was held in Chennai today to review the working of the Indian Coast Guard in ensuring coastal security along India’s vast maritime boundaries. The delegation was led by  Radha Mohan Singh, who chaired the meeting held along with Senior off...