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Punjab Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities

December 18, 2025

Punjab Government Notifies Holy City Status for Key Sikh Centres

The Punjab government has officially declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Damdama Sahib) in Bathinda district as Holy Cities. The move seeks to preserve the religious sanctity, cultural character, and spiritual environment of these major Sikh centres through legally enforceable regulations. The decision was notified by the Department of Home Affairs after receiving approval from the Governor of Punjab.

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Interpol’s Operation Thunder 2025 Nets 30,000+ Animals in Global Wildlife Crackdown

December 18, 2025

Global Action Against Environmental Crime Sees Record Seizures Worldwide

A massive international enforcement drive has led to the seizure of over 30,000 live animals, along with protected plants and illegally logged timber, exposing the vast scale of global environmental crime. According to Interpol, the operation highlights how wildlife and forestry trafficking have evolved into highly organised and profitable transnational criminal networks.

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Bison Horn Maria Dance Reflects Tribal Identity of Bastar

December 18, 2025

Dandami Madia Culture and the Living Traditions of Chhattisgarh

As one enters Jagdalpur, the district headquarters of Bastar in southern Chhattisgarh, a towering sculpture of Bison Horn Maria dancers stands as a striking symbol of the region’s indigenous heritage. The sculpture represents the cultural pride of the Dandami Madia community, whose traditions continue to define the social, spiritual, and artistic life of the forested Bastar plateau.

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Umngot Traditional Boat Race Revives River Heritage in Meghalaya

December 18, 2025

Tri-Hills Ensemble Festival Highlights Indigenous Sports and Conservation

The Umngot Traditional Boat Race and Tri-Hills Ensemble Festival concluded on December 13 at Darrang in West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, celebrating the revival of indigenous river-based traditions. Organised by the state department of arts and culture, the two-day festival combined heritage sports, cultural showcases, and messages of environmental conservation along the iconic Umngot river.

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President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Jamshedpur for Ol Chiki Centenary Events

December 18, 2025

President Murmu’s Jharkhand Visit Highlights Tribal Heritage and Education

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Jamshedpur and Adityapur on December 29, marking her first official visit to the region after assuming the office of President of India. The one-day programme holds strong cultural and academic significance, focusing on tribal heritage and higher education in Jharkhand.

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