Kurukshetra Archives - National Times

12 Oct

Artisans from Across India and Abroad to Showcase Craft at International Geeta Festival 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHaryanaIndian artisans, International Geeta Festival 2025, Kurukshetra

Chandigarh, October 12 – The International Geeta Festival 2025 is set to light up Kurukshetra from November 15 to December 5, with artisans from multiple Indian states adding vibrant hues of traditional craftsmanship. The festival will also feature folk art from several countries, celebrating and preserving global and regional cultural heritage.A government spokesperson said the festival will span 21 days, with the main events scheduled from November 24 to December 1. The Ministry of External Affairs has facilitated participation from over 25 scholars representing more than 15 countries, whose performances and discussions will enrich the festival’s atmosphere.Pre-festival activities include an…

30 Aug

Three-Day ‘National Sports Day’ Celebrations in Haryana on Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary; State-Level Closing Ceremony in Kurukshetra with CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCM Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Major Dhyan Chand Jayanti, National Sports Day

Chandigarh, August 30 – Haryana is celebrating National Sports Day on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand with a three-day program from August 29 to 31. The state-level closing ceremony will be held on August 31 in Kurukshetra, where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will preside.Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi released the list of chief and special guests participating in various district-level programs across the state.According to the schedule, Energy Minister Anil Vij will attend the event in Ambala, while Women and Child Development Minister Shruti Choudhary along with MLAs Ghanshyam Sarraf and Kapoor Singh will attend in…

24 Aug

International Gita Mahotsav to Be Held in Bali from September 12–14: Haryana CM Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBali, International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav, Kurukshetra, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, August 24 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that this year’s International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav will be celebrated in Bali, Indonesia, from September 12 to 14. He said the festival has been organized abroad for several years, spreading the timeless message of the Bhagavad Gita across the world.The Chief Minister was addressing intellectuals at the “Krishna-Kashyap Kurukshetra Pilgrimage-Dharmayatra” held at Gita Gyan Sansthanam in Kurukshetra. The ceremony, chaired by Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Maharaj, began with traditional rituals and Gita worship led by Saini.Highlighting cultural pride and unity, Saini said Kashmiri Hindus have worked tirelessly to preserve…

15 Jun

Haryana CM Nayab Saini Flags Off ‘Run for Yoga’ Marathon in Kurukshetra Ahead of International Yoga Day

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra (National Times): In the spirit of promoting health and wellness through yoga, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the ‘Run for Yoga’ marathon in Kurukshetra on Sunday. The event marked the beginning of a series of activities being held across the state in the run-up to the 11th International Day of Yoga, which will be celebrated globally on June 21. Encouraging the public to embrace yoga as a part of their daily lives, CM Saini said, “We should dedicate at least one hour every day for our physical and mental well-being. Yoga is not just an exercise…