Essential Commodities Act will be amended to de-regulate agri products: FM Sitharaman

May 15, 2020

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 15 announced that the central government will amend the Essential Commodities Act to enable better price realization for farmers. In a press conference, Sitharaman said, “Government to amend the Essential Commodities Act to enable better price realization for farmers; agriculture products including cereals, edible oils, oilseeds, pulses, onions and potatoes to be de-regulated.”

PM Modi celebrates IMD’s 150th foundation day; Highlights progress in weather accuracy, outreach

PM Modi celebrates IMD’s 150th foundation day; Highlights progress in weather accuracy, outreach

Jan 14, 2025

“Mai Wajan Daal Deta Hu…” EAM Jaishankar’s direct flight promise to Indians in Spain draws applause

“Mai Wajan Daal Deta Hu…” EAM Jaishankar’s direct flight promise to Indians in Spain draws applause

Jan 14, 2025

HM Amit Shah celebrates ‘Kite festival’ Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad, Gujarat CM accompanies

HM Amit Shah celebrates ‘Kite festival’ Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad, Gujarat CM accompanies

Jan 14, 2025

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel celebrate Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad. HM Amit Shah was seen flying Kite celebrating the festival with full enthusiasm. Gujarat CM...
“Good sign for Hindu nation….” German Devotee at Maha Kumbh speaks on Sanata Dharma

“Good sign for Hindu nation….” German Devotee at Maha Kumbh speaks on Sanata Dharma

Jan 14, 2025

Prayagraj (UP) January 14 (ANI): A devotee from Germany at Maha Kumbh 2025, Thomas on January 15 said, "...I think it (Maha Kumbh) is very well organised. It's very big and people are so friendly....
Hundreds of Naga Sadhus march toward Triveni Sangam for holy dip | Maha Kumbh 2025

Hundreds of Naga Sadhus march toward Triveni Sangam for holy dip | Maha Kumbh 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Prayagraj (UP) January 14 (ANI): Hundreds of Naga Sadhus took holy dip in the Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh on January 14.
PM Modi attends celebrations of 150th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department in Delhi

PM Modi attends celebrations of 150th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department in Delhi

Jan 14, 2025

New Delhi, January 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the exhibition display organised on the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of India Meteorological Department, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. MoS Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh and...
PM Modi inaugurates Sonamarg’s ‘Z-Morh Tunnel’ enhancing all-weather connectivity

PM Modi inaugurates Sonamarg’s ‘Z-Morh Tunnel’ enhancing all-weather connectivity

Jan 13, 2025

Sonamarg, Ganderbal (J&K) January 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visitied J&K and inaugurated the Sonmarg Tunnel, The Sonamarg Tunnel project, around 12 km long, has been constructed at a cost of over Rs...
“Streets are clean and…” Foreign devotees praise Maha Kumbh's beauty, cleanliness, and hospitality

“Streets are clean and…” Foreign devotees praise Maha Kumbh's beauty, cleanliness, and hospitality

Jan 13, 2025

Prayagraj (UP) January 13 (ANI): South African Devotee at Maha Kumbh 2025 Praises Event's Beauty, Cleanliness, and Warm Hospitality A devotee from South Africa's Cape Town at Maha Kumbh, said, "It's so beautiful. The streets...
“Streets are clean and…” Foreign devotees praise Maha Kumbh's beauty, cleanliness, and hospitality

“Streets are clean and…” Foreign devotees praise Maha Kumbh's beauty, cleanliness, and hospitality

Jan 13, 2025

Prayagraj (UP) January 13 (ANI): South African Devotee at Maha Kumbh 2025 Praises Event's Beauty, Cleanliness, and Warm Hospitality A devotee from South Africa's Cape Town at Maha Kumbh, said, "It's so beautiful. The streets...
Prayagraj: Devotees take holy dip as Maha Kumbh begins with 'Shahi Snan' on Paush Purnima

Prayagraj: Devotees take holy dip as Maha Kumbh begins with 'Shahi Snan' on Paush Purnima

Jan 13, 2025

Prayagraj (UP), January 13 (ANI): A large number of people arrived in Prayagraj to take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam - a scared confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati as today, January...
“Mera Bharat Mahan…” Russian woman as she visits Sangam Ghat during Maha Kumbh 2025

“Mera Bharat Mahan…” Russian woman as she visits Sangam Ghat during Maha Kumbh 2025

Jan 13, 2025

“Mera Bharat Mahan…” Russian woman as she visits Sangam Ghat during Maha Kumbh 2025
Devotees throng Triveni Sangam bank as Maha Kumbh commences

Devotees throng Triveni Sangam bank as Maha Kumbh commences

Jan 13, 2025

Prayagraj (UP) January 13 (ANI): Devotees throng the bank of Triveni Sangam - a scared confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati as January 13 - Paush Purnima marks the beginning of the 45-day-long.
“Searching for moksha…”, Brazilian devotee takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh 2025

“Searching for moksha…”, Brazilian devotee takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh 2025

Jan 13, 2025

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 13 (ANI): A Brazilian devotee Fransisco took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh2025. Fransisco said, “I practice Yoga and I am searching for Moksha. It's amazing here, India is the spiritual...
World’s ‘oldest saint’, Swami Shivanand Saraswati, who claims to be 129 years old at Maha Kumbh

World’s ‘oldest saint’, Swami Shivanand Saraswati, who claims to be 129 years old at Maha Kumbh

Jan 12, 2025

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 12 (ANI): Swami Shivanand Saraswati, known as world’s ‘oldest saint’, who claims to be 129 years old, reached Maha Kumbh. Swami Shivanand Saraswati is continuing this tradition of attending the Kumbh since...