Rare bird spotted in Dudhwa Reserve
Lucknow, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) A globally endangered bird species ‘Jerdon’s Babbler’ that managed to evade being viewed by humans for the past 14 years, has been sighted and clicked in the buffer zone of the…
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Chandigarh’s bike sharing project a grand success
To ensure citywide coverage, an impressive 617 docking stations will be established across Chandigarh accompanied by a fleet of 5,000 cycles. On the eighth anniversary of Smart Cities Mission of Chandigarh Smart City Ltd on…
Siddaramaiah enters office through door closed for ‘Vastu defect’
Bengaluru, June 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, known for his bold decisions against blind beliefs and superstitions, on Saturday made his entry and exit through the south door of his office at Vidhana Soudha…
Brazen snatcher swallows stolen earrings, held
New Delhi, June 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bizarre occurrence, a snatcher, caught by a determined woman whose earrings he had pulled off in east Delhi, swallowed the stolen jewellery in a bid to cover up…
Agra Metro set to become operational before 2024 polls
Agra, June 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 29.08 km long Metro rail network in Agra is all set to become operational months before the August 2024 deadline as work is progressing at a brisk pace. An official…
Free travel for women in K’taka boosts temple tourism
Bengaluru, June 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Shakthi scheme for free travel by women launched by the Congress government in Karnataka, has also boosted temple tourism in the state. During this weekend, lakhs of women have come…
At 35 degrees, Srinagar records hottest June day after 15 years
Srinagar, June 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) At 35 degrees Celsius, Srinagar recorded the hottest day in June after 15 years as the MeT Department announced that there would be relief from the sweltering heat from Saturday. “The…
‘Freedom’ outlet vending products made by prisoners inaugurated in Chennai
Chennai, June 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) A retail outlet vending various products made by jail inmates at a very affordable price was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Minister for Law, Courts, Prisons and Correctional Services S. Reghupathy on…
Jamia improves position in Asia University rankings
New Delhi, June 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has achieved another milestone by entering into the top 10 institutions of the country in the London-based Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings-2023. The university…
K’taka man kills leopard that preyed on his pet dog
Bengaluru, June 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) An incident of a leopard being killed for preying on a pet dog was reported from the Kootanuru village near Bandipur in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district on Friday. The forest authorities have…
Islamic Centre issues advisory for Bakri Eid
Lucknow, June 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Islamic Centre of India in Lucknow has issued an advisory, asking Muslims not to share pictures of animal sacrifice on social media during Eid-ul-Azha, or Bakri Eid. The advice was…
Raj govt announces Rs 235 crore push for religious tourism
Jaipur, June 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajasthan government on Thursday approved funds amounting to Rs 235 crore to develop various projects under religions tourism in the state. Under the initiative, two new circuits will be developed…
Bonalu festival begins amid fanfare in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, June 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bonalu, which symbolises the unique culture of Telangana, began amid fanfare on Thursday with devotees offering first Bonam to goddess Jagadambika. The month-long festivities begin with Golconda Bonalu. Ministers T. Srinivas…
Pune pet dog undergoes laparoscopic gall-bladder removal surgery
Pune, June 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a first, a laparoscopic surgery to remove gall-bladder was performed on a pet dog at a veterinary hospital in Pune, officials said on Thursday. The operation was performed on the…
Asia’s largest community housing project inaugurated in Telangana
Hyderabad, June 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Asia’s largest community housing project built by the Telangana government at Kollur village in Sangareddy district near Hyderabad was inaugurated on Thursday. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao inaugurated the prestigious project…
At 34 degrees, Srinagar records season’s highest temperature so far
Srinagar, June 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amidst continued hot and dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar recorded the season’s highest temperature at 34 degrees Celsius, the MeT Office said on Thursday. The MeT Office said that…
Army forms ‘Bharatmala’ from Siachen to Kanyakumari to mark Yoga Day
New Delhi, June 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Army formed a ‘Bharatmala’ by conducting Yoga all along the border areas of the nation from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to mark the International Yoga Day on Wednesday. The…
Ten US students arrive in Lucknow University to learn Urdu, Persian
Lucknow, June 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ten American students have arrived at the Lucknow University (LU) to learn Urdu and Persian during their eight-week stay in the city. The university will hold classes for them twice a…
TN prisons’ product ‘Freedom’ to be sold at Police canteens
Chennai, June 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police canteens in Tamil Nadu will soon have ‘Freedom’ products that are made in the jails of the state by prison inmates. A recent order of the Tamil Nadu government said,…
Let Chandigarh essence inspire through yoga: British diplomat
Chandigarh, June 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Let the essence of Chandigarh inspire “you to connect deeply with yourself and experience the true essence of International Yoga Day”, remarked British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett on Wednesday. Extending…