Surajkund Mela opens amid fanfare

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 21:51

The 28th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, which has Goa as its theme state this year, was inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, amid performances by artistes from Haryana, Sri Lanka, Goa and Uzbekistan.

Rains force Magh Mela pilgrims to desert tent city

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 14:11

Unusually heavy winter rains have forced thousands of pilgrims here to abandon the make-shift city of tents that had come up in view of the annual religious congregation of Magh Mela.

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.

Pondy corp to hold 15-day crafts mela from Jan 10

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 13:20

A 15-day exhibition of products, produced by beneficiaries of loans provided by Puducherry Corporation for Development of Backward Classes and Minorities Corporation over the years, will be held here from January 10.

Political parties gear up for Jor Mela in Punjab

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 17:05

Major political parties in Punjab are going all out to make their conferences during the annual Jor Mela, beginning here on Tuesday, a show of strength, and to woo voters ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Tight security for holy dip during Kapal Mochan Mela

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 19:36

Security arrangements have been made around three `sarovars` at Bilaspur in the district where lakhs of devotees are expected to take the holy dip on the fourth day of the religious `Kapal Mochan Mela` on Saturday night.

War of words breaks out between Union minister for health, Ahmed Hasan

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 20:35

Some unsavoury moments were witnessed at inauguration of `Arogya mela` as a war of words broke out between Union Minister Santosh Chowdhury and UP Health Minister Ahmad Hasan over issue of NHRM funds.

Sheila Dikshit inaugurates CRPF mela

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 19:26

A range of handicraft products and other household items are on display at the three-day CRPF `mela` which was inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit here on Friday.

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.

ASI dies of cardiac arrest on duty in Gaya

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 12:40

An ASI on duty died due to cardiac arrest at a police station in the Vishnupad temple in Bihar`s Gaya district, police said on Wednesday.

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.