(Representational Photo: Shutterstock) June 21, 2021 Hindu Panchang: Monday, June 21 will be celebrated as the Ekadashi or the eleventh day of the Shukla paksh in the Jyestha month of the 2078 Vikram Samvant Hindus follow vedic calender or Panchang, based on the movement of celestial bodies, to determine the day and time. These days are also known as tithis.…
Former Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday clarified that he was not after any post either in party or in the state government. But he stressed he was “not a showpiece” which can be used to win elections and then “selfish vested interests can override the interests of Punjab”. In an interview to The Indian Express at his Patiala…
Amid more infectious Covid-19 variants reported across the globe, scientists are recommending a combination of vaccine which may offer longer immunity and protection against variants. Soumya Swaminathan, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist says that combination of Covid-19 vaccines seems to be working well against variants. She said, “It seems to be working well, this concept of heterologous prime-boost. This…
Ahead of the UP polls which are due in the first quarter of 2022, the state might witness legal amendments in the family planning rules, sources in the UP government said. As per sources, the State law commission is preparing a draft on the proposed changes which may include debarring couples with more than 2 children from certain welfare schemes…
Delhi reported 124 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest since February 16, and seven deaths in a day as the positivity rate dipped to 0.17 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. This is the second day in a row that the number of deaths has remained below 10. On Saturday, Delhi had recorded seven deaths due to…
A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly posting indecent and objectionable remarks against Uttar Pradesh minister Rajendra Pratap alias Moti Singh, police said on Sunday. Patti police station’s SHO Ganesh Prasad said Hallu Yaduvanshi, a resident of a village under this police station, was arrested after the registration of a case for making remarks that may instigate casteist and…
The Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Haryana governments on Sunday announced the extension of Covid-19 lockdown in their states, with a few relaxation of curbs. Here is your guide to the lockdown rules: Haryana The Haryana government on Sunday extended the COVID-19 lockdown in the state by another week till June 28. • Restrictions were eased restrictions on weddings and funerals;…
The Jammu and Kashmir State Executive Committee (SEC) on Sunday announced the lifting of weekend curfew from eight of the 20 districts, with further easing of restrictions owing to significant improvement in the Covid situation. However, the night curfew would continue to remain in force in Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora in Kashmir and Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Reasi, and Udhampur in…
(Representational Photo: Shutterstock) June 20, 2021 Hindu Panchang: Ganga Dussehra, or known as Gangavataran will be observed on June 20. Hindus celebrate this day to celebrate the avatarana (descent) of the Ganges In the Jyeshtha month of Vikram Samvat 2078, June 20 marks the Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi. The day will be Ravivaar (Sunday). Ganga Dussehra, or known as Gangavataran…
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