Maa Belha Devi temple, one of the oldest temples in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to the goddess Belha, the local incarnation of the Devi (mother Goddess). The name of the city Bela or Pratapgarh is derived from Maa Belha Devi. On this, now the name of the station is read as Maa Belha Devi…
Over 4,000 tourist guides to get training to assist domestic and international travellers Lucknow, 12 August Over 4,000 tourist guides will be trained by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture department to assist the domestic and international travellers during the Mahakumbh-2025 to be held in the state in 12 years. Additionally, large-scale arrangements, including tent…
AD correspondent New Delhi, 27 February Samtel Avionics Ltd., one of the leading Indian defence electronics and avionics companies, has announced a major expansion into space technologies and indigenous drone systems, alongside significant investments to strengthen India’s self-reliance in advanced defence electronics. Over the past five years, the company has diversified beyond high-end cockpit displays…
AD correspondent New Delhi “Inclusion is not a matter of charity or compassion; it is a matter of rights.” With this powerful assertion, Manmeet Kaur Nanda, IAS, Additional Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), set the tone in inaugural function of the 12th edition of the Smile International Film Festival for Children…
AD correspondent New Delhi, 17 February AI Safety Connect (AISC) convened international experts, policymakers, and researchers to discuss strengthening global coordination for frontier AI safety as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday. Hosted by Eugene Yiga, Communication Lead of AI Safety Connect, the strategic briefing set the tone…
Ayodhya, 11 January More than 10,000 CCTV cameras have been installed by Uttar Pradesh government in the temple city on Thursday. The special security arrangements in Ayodhya in view of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla on 22 January. Regarding the Pran Pratishtha programme, Special DG (Law &Order) Prashant Kumar said on Thursday that , ”The programme in…
AD correspondent New Delhi, 13 December The New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) hosted its 30th Convocation Ceremony for the BBA Batch of 2021–24 at its Tughlakabad Campus on Saturday. The ceremony marked a significant academic milestone, with 30 university gold medallists and distinction holders being honoured for their excellence, and 300 students receiving their…
Over 35,0000 artists will participate in the religious gatherings to perform in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Famous bhajan singers including Anoop Jalota, Anuradha Podwal, Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher and A R Rahman will be the star performers in the state. During the consecration ceremony, a world record will be created by collective blowing of 1,111 conch…
AD correspondent Darjeeling, 17 November The 34th edition of the International Himalayan Run & Trek Annual Events “Himalayan 100-mile Stage Race” concluded in Darjeeling on 14 November 2025. Adventurers from various countries including like U.S.A, U.K, Germany, South Africa, Singapore, Belgium, Austria and India took part in this world famous international annual event. Anton Schaefer from…
Shailender Kumar Pandey New Delhi, 27 May The Khadi and Village Industries sector has completed an extraordinary journey of growth and transformation over the last 12 years. In the financial year 2025–26, sales of Khadi and Village Industries products reached a historic Rs. 1,87,105 crore — the highest sales figure to date — standing as…
