Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, acknowledging him as a symbol of truth, harmony, and equality.
October 2 has witnessed significant events throughout history, shaping cultures and societies in various ways. Here’s a look back at some of the noteworthy occurrences on this day.
Gandhi Jayanti 2024 celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s 155th birth anniversary on October 2nd. Here are thoughtful wishes, greetings, and messages to honour his values of peace and non-violence.
In October, banks will be closed on key occasions such as Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja, Valmiki Jayanti, Diwali, among others, as listed by the RBI.
In a video released on X (formerly Twitter), the monkey could be seen seated on a bike that was parked outside a police commissioner's office in the city.
Mahatma Gandhi pioneered the concept of Satyagraha, a form of civil disobedience rooted in truth and moral strength.
On Mahatma Gandhi's 154th birth anniversary, here's a look at the Mahatma through the lens of art over the decades.
To be sure, KR Meera is not the first writer to work memories and images of Mahatma Gandhi into literary fiction. Since the 1940s, prominent writers like RK Narayan have done it too.
On a work trip in Lebanon, traipsing between the Hope for Peace Monument, Mahatma Gandhi Park and a local ice-cream seller who has read, understood and explained Gandhi's ideals with a drawing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary, recognizing their enduring wisdom and contributions to India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced ’Mission Life’ to bring about a ’Jan Andolan’ (People’s movement) which will be at the forefront of the global climate action narrative, the chief minister said while participating in a tree plantation programme ’Amri Plantation’ at Chandubi in Kamrup Rural district.
In the morning, the Sabarmati Ashram authorities in Ahmedabad organised an all-religion prayer meet in the premises where Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan was present.
From 'Epigrams From Gandhiji', compiled by SR Tikekar and published by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
“We join our friends in India and around the world to celebrate the 152nd birthday of Mahatma Gandhi,” US Secretary of State Tony Blinken tweeted on Saturday.
Principal Scientific Advisor Vijay Raghavan said the 'Waste to Wealth' portal aims to enable collaborations for sustainable development.
The administration said it is a "historic milestone" for Lakshadweep to unveil the statue of Father of the Nation on the day of Gandhi Jayanti and dedicate it to the nation on the auspicious occasion by the Defence Minister.
Under Suraji Gaon Yojana, the state government had approved the construction of 10,112 gauthans for conservation and nourishment of livestock in villages, and the work on 6,112 had been completed.
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The Prison Radio station will broadcast storytelling sessions by jail inmates, Hindi and Gujarati songs, health updates, counselling sessions, interviews, and informative bulletins about government schemes that may benefit the prisoners.
The limited-edition commemorative coin was launched in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
"Today, self-motivated groups across rural India, including cooperative groups, have declared themselves open-defecation free. This is the testimony of the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan," PM Modi said
He added that India's image has gained global prominence and the world expects our country to play a leading role in resolving international problems.
Naming the Reuters report, “fake news”, Prasar Bharati said, “To imagine a fictitious "ban" and then to claim it has been "shelved" is reflective of the polemical approach of International News Agencies
Several events will be organised in the city and other parts of Gujarat on October 2 as part of the sesquicentennial year of Gandhi's birth anniversary.
The number of prisoners to be released on Gandhi Jayanti could be around 600 and the final list is being prepared by the Union Home Ministry in close coordination with state governments and the union territory administrations.