Amit Shah Flags Off 'Run For Unity' To Commemorate Patel's Birth Anniversary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off a run to commemorate the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the national capital.
The 'Run for Unity', which began from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, saw the participation of a large number of people, including sports personalities, sports enthusiasts and personnel of central police forces among others.
The 1.5-km run in Delhi takes place at the India Gate C-Hexagon-Shah Jahan Road radial. People wearing white T-shirts and bearing Patel's photo assembled at the national stadium and India Gate roundabout for the run.
Nagar Kirtan Leaves For Shri Harmandir Sahib
The Nagar Kirtan (a religious procession) dedicated to 550th Prakash Purab of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji led by former President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Parmjit Singh Sarna left for Shri Harmandir Sahib from Sultanpur Lodhi a place associated with first Sikh Guru.
The Nagar Kirtan started off their spiritual journey from Delhi to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan, the birthplace of the founder of Sikhism Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji.
The Nagar Kirtan was accorded warm welcome on reaching at Sultanpur Lodhi from Ludhiana.
The Nagar Kirtan will enter Amritsar via Tarntaran and it takes rest in Shri Harmandir Sahib before crossing over to Pakistan tomorrow through the Attari border.
Bronze Age Monument Discovered In Forest Of Dean
A previously unknown Bronze Age monument has been discovered hidden in woodland in the Forest of Dean following an airborne laser scan.
The ritual monument, known as a ring cairn, dates back to about 2,000 BC.
It consists of a circular bank with several small limestone standing stones on top.
Archaeologist Jon Hoyle, who found it, said it was the only site of its kind known about in Gloucestershire, and was a "very significant" discovery.
Oct 08, 2019
President, Vice President Greet People On Eve Of Dussehra
President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaish Naidu have greeted the people on the eve of Dussehra.
In his message, the President wished people success, prosperity and happiness.
Mr Kovind said the life of Lord Rama is, in essence, a reflection of these values which remain as relevant today as ever.
The President expressed hope that this festival will inspire people to work for the nation-building and making a society that cares for the needy and the deprived.