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President Droupadi Murmu addresses to the nation on the eve of the 76th Independence Day, in New Delhi. (PTI)

President Murmu greets citizens on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu,...

President Murmu greets citizens on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on...

12 Jan 2023 7:57 PM IST

A temple official said at least 70,000 people came for darshan.

Sankranthi festival to kick off on Jan 12 at Srisailam Temple

Anantapur: Elaborate preparations are under way for the Srisailam Sankranthi Brahmotsavalu scheduled from January 12 to...

9 Jan 2023 12:15 AM IST

Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao will address public meetings in Mahbubnagar, Mahbubabad, and Suryapet and view the progress of pending projects. (File photo/DC)

KCR plans hectic district tours in December

Hyderabad: A hectic schedule lies ahead for Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao as he embarks on district tours from...

28 Nov 2022 12:20 AM IST

Fewer in numbers, the modern Haridasulu have printed QR codes on their tamburas and collecting alms from people this year. (DC Image)

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Haridasulu have opted for modern touches, shedding tradition and using digital devices and mopeds

17 Jan 2022 10:02 AM IST

Children take a look at colorful designed kites which were kept on sale on the beach road near Appugarh Junction in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

Kite flying adds to this year-'s Sankranti celebrations

The pleasant weather added to the enjoyment after a cloudy morning and slight sprinkles of rain in some parts of the...

15 Jan 2022 1:31 AM IST

According to sources, crores of rupees are changing hands in the shape of betting in cockfights. (AP Photo)

Traditional sport begins without any hurdle: Crores of rupees change...

In most of the villages, cockfights were accompanied by gambling like Gundata, playing of cards, Singam game â€“ of...

15 Jan 2022 12:54 AM IST

So far, 15 foreign travellers who came to Andhra Pradesh were found Covid-19 positive. (Photo: PTI)

Citizens drop Sankranti travel plans as Covid cases rise

This is evident also from the reduction in number of requests made by residents with the City Police for the virtual...

15 Jan 2022 12:43 AM IST

While Covid19 cases are on the rise, several villages in the tail-end district are gearing up to conduct the traditional bull-taming sport. (AP file photo)

Chittoor Jallikattu goes on unchecked despite ban

Despite the ban, some entities with their social and political influence are gearing up to hold the bull-taming sport...

15 Jan 2022 12:22 AM IST

The scare over Omicron spread has dampened the Sankranti business as people have reduced their outings. (Photo:DC)

Spike in Covid infections dampens Sankranti sales

Public opt to save money for emergency health purposes

12 Jan 2022 11:51 PM IST

A kite vendor wearing face mask as a precaution against coronavirus prepares kite ahead of Hindu festival Makar Sankranti, in Hyderabad. (Photo: AP)

Activits ring alarm over sale of Chinese manja

GHSPCA has urged the citizens to inform it about the whereabouts of birds that need rescuing

12 Jan 2022 9:27 AM IST