States » North


Chhattisgarh to mark Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary with statewide Tribal Pride Day celebrations on Nov 15

Raipur, Nov 14 (UNI) Chhattisgarh will observe the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as Tribal Pride Day on November 15 with commemorative events scheduled across all districts.
The state government has directed district administrations to organise programmes reflecting the cultural, historical and social legacy of tribal communities, with Ministers, MPs and MLAs attending as chief guests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address will be broadcast live at all venues through official channels, while the Chief Minister’s message will be read out during the proceedings. Short films on flagship initiatives such as PM Janman, Aadi Karmayogi, and Dharti Aaba will also be screened.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will preside over the main state level ceremony in Jagdalpur, where Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap and MLA Kiran Singh Deo will join as special guests. District wise programmes will feature senior members of the state cabinet and Parliament: Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma will attend in Durg, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao in Bilaspur; union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu in Raipur, and Speaker Dr. Raman Singh in Rajnandgaon.
More News

UP ODOP opens global markets: Ballia’s Sattu Laddoo set to spread its flavour across America, Gulf countries

12 May 2026 | 12:51 AM

Lucknow, May 11 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s One District One Product (ODOP) scheme is steadily emerging as a strong medium for giving global recognition to Uttar Pradesh’s traditional products.

see more..

Pune Devotees Offer 100-Gram Gold Necklace to Goddess Bajreshwari in Kangra

12 May 2026 | 12:49 AM

Ashok Raina
Kangra, May 11 (UNI) A family of devotees from Pune in Maharashtra offered a 100-gram gold necklace at the revered shrine of Mata Brajeshwari Temple, reflecting their deep faith in the deity.

see more..

19 Candidates File Nominations for Zila Parishad Polls in Kangra Block

12 May 2026 | 12:43 AM

Kangra, May 11 ( UNI) As many as 19 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the Zila Parishad elections in Kangra development block before Returning Officer and SDM Kangra, Ishant Jaswal.

see more..

PM Modi has given new pride to sanatan traditions, Chhattisgarh CM Sai

12 May 2026 | 12:37 AM

Raipur, May 11 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has given renewed recognition to the India's Sanatan traditions and spiritual heritage. He said major religious and cultural centres across India are witnessing rapid development and restoration.

see more..

Uttarakhand women Congress chief springs surprise in Dehradun, climbs watertank to support nursing graduates' demand

12 May 2026 | 12:23 AM

By Prithviraj Singh
Dehradun, May 11 (UNI) Taking an unusual step, the Uttarakhand Women's Congress chief Jyoti Rautela today climbed up to the overhead water tank here in support of the long-standing protest by the nursing graduates for annual recruitment in government hospitals, putting the police and administration on their toes.

see more..