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Pangsau Pass Festival 2025
The Pangsau Pass International Festival (PPIF) 2025, held in Arunachal Pradesh, celebrates the region’s cultural heritage and its historical significance during World War II. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced plans to enhance tourism by restoring World War II remnants in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavations
Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) resumed excavations at the Ratnagiri Buddhist complex in Odisha after a 60-year hiatus. This site, for its historical and cultural connections to Buddhism, aims to uncover more relics and evidence of Odisha’s links ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Kuka Martyrs’ Day
On January 17, 2025, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid tribute to the Kuka martyrs at the Namdhari Shaheed Smarak in Malerkotla. This event marked the anniversary of the execution of 66 Namdhari Sikhs in 1872, denoting their struggle against ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Musi River Heritage Sites
Recently, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) announced the inclusion of the Musi River Historic Buildings in Hyderabad on its World Monuments Watch list. This recognition marks the urgent need for preservation efforts amid environmental challenges and urban development. The initiative ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 Launch
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 3.0 registration portal has been launched by Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan. The event is set to take place from 15th to 24th February 2025 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aims to strengthen ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Remembering Dulla Bhatti on Lohri
The annual celebration of Lohri in Punjab brings communities together around bonfires. On this occasion, the legacy of Dulla Bhatti, a folk hero from the 16th century, is celebrated. Dulla Bhatti is known for his resistance against Mughal oppression. His ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Boda Tyohar Festival Celebrates Hatti Culture
The Boda Tyohar festival, celebrated by the Hatti tribes in Himachal Pradesh’s Trans-Giri region, commenced with vibrant enthusiasm. This festival is the largest annual celebration for the Hatti community, which consists of approximately three lakh members. The festival, known locally ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Kumbhvani FM Channel Launched
In move for the Maha Kumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a dedicated FM channel called Kumbhvani (103.5 MHz) at Circuit House, Prayagraj. The launch event included Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs