Ministry of Culture Presents 'Shakti - Festival of Music and Dance' Across Seven Sacred Sites New Delhi, April 9, 2024 (PIB): In a bid to...

Padma Shri Awarded to Farmer for Remarkable Conservation Efforts In a remarkable recognition of his relentless commitment to preserving traditional rice varieties, Sathyanarayana Baleri, a farmer from Nettanige village in Kasaragod, Karnataka, has been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award. This esteemed accolade, presented by the Union government alongside 33 other notable individuals on the eve of Republic Day 2024, highlights Sathyanarayana's exceptional contributions to agricultural biodiversity. What distinguishes Sathyanarayana's achievement is his innovative approach to conserving 650 varieties of traditional paddy, despite facing challenges of unsuitable land conditions. Overcoming this hurdle, he ingeniously created a 25-cent artificial paddy field using tarpaulin and implemented unique farming techniques to cultivate diverse rice strains. Sathyanarayana's dedication extends beyond mere...

Election Commission Announces Commencement of Nomination Filing for Phase 1 of General Elections New Delhi, March 20, 2024 This morning marked the initiation of the nomination filing process for the first phase of General Elections following the issuance of a Gazette notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI). A total of 102 Parliamentary Constituencies across 21 States and Union Territories (UTs) are slated to go to the polls in this phase on April 19, 2024. The deadline for submitting nominations in Phase 1 is March 27, 2024, for all States and UTs except Bihar, where the deadline is extended to March 28, 2024. The Gazette notification issued by the ECI encompasses constituencies from a diverse array of regions,...