Makarsankranti dip at Gangasagar in evening hours after 65 years

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:08

After a gap of 65 years, the pious Makarsankranti dip at Gangasagar, the second largest after Kumbh Mela, will again take place during the evening hours on Monday.

10 million to gather for 2015 Nashik Kumbh Mela

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 14:06

The Maharashtra government is gearing up to receive over 10 million pilgrims for the 2015 Kumbh Mela, scheduled after 12 years in the small temple towns of Nashik-Trimbakeshwar, around 175 km north of Mumbai.

Narendra Modi inaugurates Garba festival in Gujarat

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 23:18

Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday said that festivals in the country should be encouraged because they showcase Indian`s culture to the world.

India transiting through unprecedented demographic change: President

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 18:03

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said it was important to focus on youth and noted that the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement can provide the necessary leadership to them.

CCTVs for Nashik Kumbh Mela to be installed soon: Patil

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 20:51

As part of the security measures for the 2015 Kumbh Mela in Nashik, CCTV cameras would be installed at the site for the event, RR Patil said.

CCTVs for Nashik Kumbh Mela to be installed soon: Patil

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 19:39

As part of the security measures for the 2015 Kumbh Mela in Nashik, CCTV cameras would be installed at the site for the event, Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil Thursday assured members of the state Legislative Council here.

UP begins work on online policy

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 11:55

Uttar Pradesh has begun drafting an online policy aimed at catering to news websites, portals and news wires, an official said on Tuesday.

Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan insulted at Boston Airport

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 09:00

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has alleged that he was insulted at a US airport.

Kumbh Mela study to be presented at Harvard

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 09:13

A study about the Kumbh Mela pilgrimage in India will be presented at an annual symposium on South Asia hosted by the Harvard University.

Akhilesh heads for Harvard to share Kumbh success mantra

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 10:55

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav left for the US to deliver a lecture at the Harvard Business School on organising the Maha Kumbh Mela.

None should defend a person convicted by SC: Togadia on Sanjay Dutt

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 20:10

Flaying those rallying behind film actor Sanjay Dutt, VHP`s Praveen Togadia said such people are doing injustice to Supreme Court and its verdict in 1993 Mumbai blast case.

Tarun Gogoi`s bag goes missing from taxi, driver arrested

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 14:26

A bag belonging to Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, who was here for a holy dip in the Sangam, has gone missing from a taxi, following which its driver was arrested.