Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti together

Two Guinness World Records — most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps — were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav here on Wednesday. The two records were set in the holy city with over 25 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) lit together and 1,121 ‘vedacharyas’ (teachers of religious texts) performing…

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People of J-K have rejected separatism, made democracy of India victorious: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected separatism and terrorism, making the Constitution and democracy of India victorious. Addressing the National Unity Day parade in Gujarat’s Kevadia, Prime Minister Modi said, “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected the age-old agenda of separatism and terrorism….

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Omar concerned over ‘hybrid governance system’, warns officers against exploiting it

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday expressed concern over ‘hybrid governance system’ in the Union Territory, and warned officers against exploiting the loopholes “in this system”.. Omar also said he has received assurances from the highest level at the centre that commitments made to J&K particularly with regard to governance model will change…

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Jammu Smart City’s E-Autos, E-Rickshaws win Award of Excellence in Urban Transport

Jammu city’s innovative e-autos and e-rickshaws, part of the Jammu Smart City Project, have won the prestigious ‘Award of Excellence in Urban Transport’ at the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2024 held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The award, conferred by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, ML Khattar, recognizes the project in the…

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MP Er Rashid leads protest in Srinagar over restoration of darbar move

Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) Chairman and Member Parliament (MP) Abdul Rashid Sheikh, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, along with his supporters took to streets in Srinagar on Friday demanding restoration of the by-annual “Darbar move” in  Jammu and Kashmir. Led by Engineer Rashid, the protestors shouting slogans marched towards the civil secretariat in Srinagar demanding…

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Vibrant Industries sector to ensure economic growth, employment creation in JK: Dy CM

Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today emphasised on bringing vibrancy in the industries sector for economic growth and employment creation for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister said this while taking review of the industries sector here at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. He underscored the importance of revitalizing the industries sector to propel…

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