New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary, remembering the revered social reformer’s lasting contributions to education, Indian culture and social transformation. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister described Maharshi Dayanand as a…
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PM Modi Congratulates Chhattisgarh on Bastar Pandum Festival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh for the successful and special celebration of the ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival, held from February 7 to 9. The festival showcased the rich cultural traditions, tribal heritage and artistic diversity of the Bastar region in a grand and vibrant manner….
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PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Health and National Service
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam invoking blessings for good health, long life, and unwavering devotion to service of the nation. Drawing upon India’s timeless civilizational wisdom, the Prime Minister highlighted how age-old spiritual values continue to guide the country’s collective aspirations in the…
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Lord Buddha’s Devnimori Relics to Be Exhibited in Sri Lanka
In a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy, India will exhibit the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka from February 4 to 10, 2026. The exposition, to be held at the revered Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, reflects India’s enduring civilizational responsibility as the birthplace of…
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MGMD Scheme Not Linked With ODOP, Govt Tells Lok Sabha
The Union Government on Monday clarified in Parliament that the Ministry of Culture’s Mapping of Cultural Heritage of Villages (MGMD) initiative has no provision for integration with the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme and remains confined to digital documentation of village-level cultural assets. The clarification was provided by Union…
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Cultural Governance Reinforced Through Digital Tech
New Delhi: The Government of India has significantly enhanced digital cultural governance by deploying multiple technology-driven platforms to document, preserve and monitor the nation’s rich cultural heritage, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, detailed how…
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Promotion and Preservation of India’s Classical Languages
New Delhi: The Government of India continues to emphasise the recognition, promotion, and preservation of the nation’s classical languages. Eleven languages, including Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Assamese, Bangla, Pali, and Prakrit, are officially recognised as classical languages. Official Recognition and Historical Context Tamil was the first language…
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PM Modi Visits Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the revered Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Punjab on Saturday, marking the Jayanti of Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji. The visit held deep spiritual and social significance, as the Prime Minister paid homage to the saint-poet whose teachings continue to inspire millions across India and beyond….
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Vice-President Attends Bharat Parv 2026 Closing at Red Fort
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday attended the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 at the historic Red Fort Lawns in New Delhi, describing the festival as a living reflection of India’s unity in diversity. The six-day cultural extravaganza, organised by the Ministry of Tourism as part…
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President Murmu Greets Nation on Guru Ravidas Jayanti
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji, remembering the revered saint’s timeless contribution to social harmony, equality and moral awakening. In her message, the President urged people to draw inspiration from Guru Ravidas…