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CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unviels 108 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unviels 108 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya

India exists because Adiguru Shankaracharya existed, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday after inaugurated a 108-feet tall statue of the spiritual leader in his 12-year-old self.The perfectly sculpted 'Statue of the Oneness' against the backdrop of cloudy sky is an awe-inspiring sight on the banks of the Narmada. The Chief Minister inaugurated it with the chanting of slokas by thousands of saints and said that all disputes in the world could be resolved by Advaita philosophy propagated by Adiguru Shankaracharya."The solution to all disputes, all disputes and fights in the world lies in Advaita Vedanta. It's not just…
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Amy Jackson shocks fans with her new look

Amy Jackson shocks fans with her new look

Irish actor Cillian Murphy is trending on formerTwitter (x) and Amy Jackson may be the reason. On Wednesday, actor Amy Jackson shared a bunch of photos from a recent outing with boyfriend Ed Westwick. She looked totally different than usual and many people found an uncanny resemblance to Cillian. With her higher-than-normal cheekbones, light eyes and open-mouth expression, Amy reminded many fans of Thomas Shellby, a popular character played by Cillian in Peaky Blinders. Everyone made the same joke and shared a bunch of Thomas Shelby GIFs in Amy's Instagram comments. https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYKSG_rOw9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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India has suspended visa services to Canada

India has suspended visa services to Canada

On Thursday, India has suspended visa services in the country, Canada due to the ongoing rift between the nations since few days. The raw between the nations started when the led Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made allegation on the Parliament that India is involved in the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in June outside the temple he led. India External Affairs Minister has also stated that Indians should avoid going Canada because, “threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose anti-India agenda.”
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Derogatory remark against Congress by Assam CM, FIR lodged

Derogatory remark against Congress by Assam CM, FIR lodged

Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has filed an FIR against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his hateful comments in Madhya Pradesh in Jan Ashirwad rally. According to the sources, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 19 September during the rally pointed out that 10 Janpath is the residence of Congress leader and MP, Sonia Gandhi. The Congress leader, Saikia has lodged the FIR in the Sivasagar Police station and also alleges that the Assam CM had taken electoral rhetoric to its ugliest form in a country governed by the rule of law. The FIR reads, “While taunting Sri…
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Section 6A of the citizenship to commence soon, Assam

Section 6A of the citizenship to commence soon, Assam

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court announced about the hearing of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants in Assam. According to the announcement, the Supreme Court will commence its hearing on October 17. About the Section 6A in the Citizenship Act was inserted as a special provision to deal with the citizenship of people covered by the Assam Accord. Further, the top court had asked the counsel for the contesting parties to decide the issues for adjudication in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants…
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Assam CM congratulates PM Modi for creating history

Assam CM congratulates PM Modi for creating history

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated session of the Lok Sabha in the new Parliament building on September 19, 2023. According to the sources, during the Lok Sabha session Women’s Reservation Bill was introduced by the Minister.  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on being asked about the bill congratulated PM Narendra Modi and also referred to a historic day for the nation. According to the Women's Reservation Bill aims to secure a 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, presented as the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill. The Minister said, once the Nari Shakti Vandan…
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New scheme to provide Rs. 2 lakh to youths, Assam

New scheme to provide Rs. 2 lakh to youths, Assam

On Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced about launching new scheme for Assam youths for financial support, from the government. According to the sources, the scheme is about to launch under ‘Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom’. With it, Assam youths will be getting Rs. 2 lakhs for their self-employment which is to be started from September 23-24, 2023. Sarma announced through a video conferencing held in conference hall of Assam House in New Delhi along with other senior officials.
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Assam Congress accuses Himanta Biswa Sarma on receiving fellowship of Singapore

Assam Congress accuses Himanta Biswa Sarma on receiving fellowship of Singapore

Recently, from Singapore Chief Minister’s office was announced a bout Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has been bestowed with the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship of Singapore. The official release said, “Sarma has been chosen for the award in recognition of his immense role in championing the cause of development and international harmony.” According to the sources, the fellowship is conferred in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the development of their nation and bilateral relations with Singapore. Also Assam CM has become the first chief minister to be awarded with the fellowship. On the other hand, Assam Congress president…
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More 100 people fell ill consuming prasad, Assam

More 100 people fell ill consuming prasad, Assam

A report came into sources; over 100 people have been suffering from food poisoning after consuming Prasad ahead of puja in Lakhimpur district, Assam. An official report stated, "They consumed prasad at a namghar (a place of worship) after a programme, following which they complained of loose motion, vomiting and stomach ache.” To reports, total number of 110 people fell ill and is being treated at the local civil hospital at Dhakuakhana, while one has been referred to Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital for advanced care.
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INDIA Bloc and Congress can never come into power, says Assam CM

INDIA Bloc and Congress can never come into power, says Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was asked about who could be India’s next Prime Minister from INDIA Bloc and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The Assam CM has scathing attack on the leaders, he said, "Rahul Gandhi will have to travel to the moon to become Prime Minister. If Rahul Gandhi wants to become PM, then I will send him to the Moon in Chandrayaan and he can become PM there.” Sarma is currently in Bihar district participating in the Vaishali Utsav organized at Nalanda University, Rajgir in Nalanda. Also he was asked on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as…
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