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31 Oct

Amit Shah To Inaugurate 1857 Martyrs’ Memorial In Ambala On November 5; 22-Acre Complex Has 23 Galleries

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana1857 Martyrs' Memorial, Ambala, Amit Shah, Haryana news, History, Nayab Singh Saini, Tourism

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the 1857 Martyrs' Memorial in Ambala, Haryana, on November 5, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Saturday. The memorial has been developed across approximately 22 acres to honour the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the First War of Independence in 1857. It features 23 modern galleries showcasing key events, the struggles of freedom fighters and their contributions to India's independence through advanced technology. Saini announced the inauguration date while chairing the first meeting of the Governing Council of the Shaheed Smarak Society at his official…

22 Oct

Rakhigarhi Museum Project: Haryana Approves Rs 180 Crore For Pending Work, Says Arvind Sharma

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaakhigarhi, Archaeology, Arvind Sharma, Harappan civilisation, Haryana, Tourism

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Cooperation, Archaeology, Tourism and Museums Minister Dr Arvind Sharma has said work on the modern museum complex at Rakhigarhi, one of the prominent archaeological sites associated with the Harappan civilisation, will be completed soon. He said Rs 180 crore has been approved for the remaining work on the project. Sharma made the announcement while addressing an international conference organised as part of the Rakhigarhi Mahotsav on October 22. He said the project would strengthen efforts to preserve the site's archaeological heritage and present its historical significance to visitors from India and abroad. Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana's…

04 Sep

Experience the Epic Mahabharata Live at Jyotisar Centre: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana news, Jyotisar, Kurukshetra, Mahabharata centre, Nayab Saini, Paddy procurement, Tourism

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini extended an open invitation to global visitors to experience the legendary saga of the Mahabharata through cutting-edge technology at the Jyotisar Mahabharata Experience Centre in Kurukshetra. Speaking to media persons on Friday, the Chief Minister recalled that the facility was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and noted that the landmark has swiftly emerged as a premier cultural and spiritual tourism destination dedicated to the timeless heritage of the Bhagavad Gita and the epic war. Prior to addressing reporters, Saini offered prayers at the revered Jyotisar Tirtha, seeking peace, happiness,…

30 Jul

Path of Devotion Made Easier: Vrindavan Parikrama Marg to Get a Rs 100 Crore Facelift

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaInfrastructure, Parikrama Marg, Pilgrimage, Tourism, Vrindavan

Vrindavan (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): A major initiative is underway to bring significant relief to the millions of devotees visiting the sacred town of Lord Krishna. To address growing crowds and traffic congestion, a comprehensive development plan valued at approximately ₹100 crore has been drafted to modernize and streamline the Vrindavan Parikrama Marg. The initiative aims to enhance the overall pilgrimage experience by offering safer, smoother, and more accessible routes while fully preserving the spiritual sanctity of Vrindavan. Every year, Vrindavan draws millions of pilgrims from across India and around the globe. Heavy footfall at renowned spiritual landmarks such as the…