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Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Sat, 23 Nov 2024
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
President Murmu attends inaugural session of LokManthan-2024 in Hyderabad
On 22 November 2024 in Hyderabad, Telangana, President Droupadi Murmu graced the inaugural session of LokManthan-2024 and called it an effort to strengthen the threads of unity in India's culture and traditions.
82 young artists receive Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022 and 2023
On 22 November 2024 at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, 82 young artists were conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022 and 2023.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024
PM in Georgetown: tributes at Indian Arrival Monument, Gandhi statue and Arya Samaj monument; addresses Indian community
On 21 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes at the Indian Arrival Monument, Mahatma Gandhi's statue and the Arya Samaj monument, and addressed the Indian community.
President inaugurates 125th birth anniversary celebration of 'Utkal Keshari' Harekrushna Mahtab; stamp released
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 125th birth anniversary celebration of 'Utkal Keshari' Dr Harekrushna Mahtab and released a commemorative postage stamp.
President Murmu attends Koti Deepotsavam-2024 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad
On 21 November 2024, President Droupadi Murmu graced the Koti Deepotsavam-2024 at the NTR Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Amit Shah unveils Birsa Munda statue at Baansera Park; Sarai Kale Khan Chowk renamed 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk'
On 15 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Baansera Park, and the government decided to rename Sarai Kale Khan Chowk as 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk'.
PM Modi inaugurates the 1st Bodoland Mohotsav in Delhi
On 15 November 2024 in Delhi, PM Modi inaugurated the 1st Bodoland Mohotsav, a two-day event on language, literature and culture to sustain peace and build a vibrant Bodo society.
Department of Posts releases stamp on Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary
On 15 November 2024 in Jamui, Bihar, PM Modi unveiled the Department of Posts' commemorative stamp marking the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Dragon Palace Temple at Kamptee, Nagpur marks 25th anniversary
On 15 November 2024 at Kamptee, Nagpur, the Dragon Palace Temple celebrated its 25th anniversary, attended by Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Kiren Rijiju.
Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Sun, 10 Nov 2024
India Post releases commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan at Vadodara
On 10 November 2024 at Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara, Gujarat, the Department of Posts released a commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan (Ambalal Muljibhai Patel) during his 117th Janma Jayanti.
IGNCA concludes 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium
On 10 November 2024 at IGNCA, the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium, held at IGNCA from 8 to 10 November with the Rays of Wisdom Society, concluded.
Sat, 09 Nov 2024
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
CDS opens 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival, launches Project Shaurya Gatha
On 8 November 2024 in New Delhi, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival and launched Project 'Shaurya Gatha'.
Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival opens in Mysuru
On 8 November 2024 in Mysuru, Karnataka, the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival, organised by the Ministry of Tourism to celebrate Carnatic music and the Dasa tradition, was inaugurated.
Tue, 05 Nov 2024
President opens first Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi
On 5 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first Asian Buddhist Summit, organised by the Ministry of Culture with the International Buddhist Confederation.
Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath songs, dies at 72
On 5 November 2024 in New Delhi, renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, known for Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs and Chhath songs, died at AIIMS-Delhi aged 72.
Mon, 04 Nov 2024
Sun, 03 Nov 2024
PM extends wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah after Assamese gets classical status
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi extended best wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah, a week-long celebration marking Assamese being conferred Classical Language status.
Kedarnath and Yamunotri portals close for winter on Bhai Dooj
On 3 November 2024 in Uttarakhand, the portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples were closed for the winter on Bhai Dooj.
'Kaveri Meets Ganga' festival continues at Kartavya Path under Amrit Parampara
On 3 November 2024 in Delhi, the Ministry of Culture's 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' festival, the first in its Amrit Parampara series, held its second day at Kartavya Path and CCRT Dwarka.
Sat, 02 Nov 2024
Jaishankar inaugurates 'Kaveri Meets Ganga', first programme of Amrit Parampara series
On 2 November 2024 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated 'Kaveri Meets Ganga', the first programme under the Ministry of Culture's Amrit Parampara series.
Gangotri portals close for winter on Annakoot; first Char Dham shrine to close
On 2 November 2024 in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, the portals of Gangotri Dham were closed for winter at 12.14 pm on the occasion of Annakoot.
Prequel events held for Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival 2024
On 2 November 2024, the Ministry of Tourism held prequel concerts in Karnataka ahead of the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival, due on 8–10 November in Mysuru.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024: PM celebrates with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala, Sir Creek, Kutch
On 31 October 2024, Diwali, PM Narendra Modi celebrated the festival with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area of Kutch, Gujarat, near the India-Pakistan border.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024: PM at the Statue of Unity as Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year begins
On 31 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade; he said Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting that day, would be celebrated for the next two years.