Lavender Festival: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Lavender Festival in Bhaderwah, Jammu, as part of the One Week One Lab Campaign organized by CSIR-IIIM. This is the 2nd year of the lavender revolution. Bhaderwah is hailed as the Lavender capital of India and an Agri StartUp destination. Lavender Revolution (also called Purple Revolution) […]
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New Excavations At Delhi’s Purana Qila
New Excavations At Delhi’s Purana Qila: New excavations at Delhi’s Purana Qila (Old Fort) have uncovered evidence of a pre-Mauryan era settlement. The ongoing excavation aims to establish a complete chronology of the site and provide further insights into the ancient city of Indraprastha. The site is considered significant as it may have been the […]
Divya Kala Shakti Program
Divya Kala Shakti Program: The ‘Divya Kala Shakti’ Program was inaugurated at the Rudraksha Convention & Cultural Centre in Varanasi. Divya Kala Shakti is a Cultural Program by Children &Youth with Disabilities. Divya Kala Shakti’ programme was organized in various parts of the country since 2019, at the national level and in other regions of […]
Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl
Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl: The mascot of International Museum Expo 2023 was inspired by Dancing Girl Sculpture. Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl Discovered in 1926 (by British archaeologist Ernest McKay) during excavations at Mohenjodaro, a major site of the Indus Civilization. Over 4,500 years old, belonging to the Harappan period (3300-1300 BC). Made of bronze, a metal alloy […]
One District One Product Gifts
One District One Product Gifts: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is presenting Khelo India University Games (KIUG) winners with ‘One District One Product’ gifts. One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in 2018. Objective is to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and […]
Sengol : Historical Sceptre
Sengol : Historical Sceptre A historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu ‘Sengol’ will be installed at the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Sengol was used on August 14, 1947, by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru when the transfer of power took place from the British. It […]
Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit
Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to develop a ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ in Northeast India, connecting seven historic temples along the Brahmaputra River. The initiative aims to boost riverine tourism and strengthen the tourism sector in Assam. It also intends to establish a modern ferry service […]
Shantiniketan : UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag
Shantiniketan : UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag Santiniketan in West Bengal has been recommended for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Santiniketan is a renowned cultural and heritage place located in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India. It holds historical significance and is known for its association with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. It was the home […]
National Gallery Of Modern Art
National Gallery Of Modern Art: Prime Minister visited the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi for viewing the exhibition ‘Jana Shakti: A Collective Power’ which celebrates the artistic diversity of India and is inspired by the themes highlighted in Prime Minister’s popular radio programme Mann ki Baat. The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) […]
Discovery Of Relics And Artefacts : Satavahana Period
Discovery Of Relics And Artefacts : Satavahana Period A team of researchers and history enthusiasts recently made a praiseworthy discovery of relics and artefacts which they suggest belong to the Satavahana period from the 1st Century BC to the 3rd Century AD. The Satavahanas, also referred to as the Andhrasin the Puranas, were an ancient […]
