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Rajasthan’s First Fully Organic Gram Panchayat Emerges in Kotputli–Behror

January 14, 2026

Rajasthan’s Bamanwas Kankar Becomes First Fully Organic Gram Panchayat

Bamanwas Kankar gram panchayat in Rajasthan has achieved a landmark distinction by becoming the state’s first fully organic village body, setting a precedent for community-driven sustainable agriculture. Situated in the newly created Kotputli–Behror district, the panchayat comprises seven hamlets and has collectively adopted chemical-free farming and eco-friendly livestock practices to tackle environmental degradation and health concerns.

 

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Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 Highlights Maritime Heritage and Tourism in Visakhapatnam

January 14, 2026

Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 Concludes in Visakhapatnam, Spotlighting Maritime Heritage and Coastal Tourism

The two-day Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 concluded in Visakhapatnam with renewed emphasis on India’s maritime heritage, coastal culture, and lighthouse-driven tourism. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the festival successfully projected Visakhapatnam as a symbol of India’s coastal identity, demonstrating how culture-led initiatives and infrastructure development can together promote maritime awareness and local economic opportunities.

 

 

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NDSA Issues Show-Cause Notice Over Safety Lapses at Bargi Dam

January 14, 2026

NDSA Flags Major Safety Lapses at Bargi Dam, Issues Show-Cause Notice to NVDA

The National Dam Safety Authority has issued a strong show-cause notice to the Narmada Valley Development Authority over serious safety shortcomings at the Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district. Citing violations of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, the Authority warned that continued non-compliance could endanger lives and property in downstream regions.

 

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Prabhas Patan Inscriptions Reveal Somnath’s Enduring Sacred and Historical Legacy

January 14, 2026

Prabhas Patan: Epigraphic Testimony to Somnath’s Enduring Sacred Legacy

Prabhas Patan occupies a unique place in India’s civilisational history, preserving centuries of religious devotion, royal patronage, and cultural continuity through its rich epigraphic heritage. Inscriptions, copper plates, and memorial stones found across the region—closely associated with the sacred Somnath Temple—offer valuable insights into Gujarat’s spiritual resilience and historical prosperity.

 

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Israel Withdraws from Several UN Bodies, Citing Bias and Inefficiency

January 14, 2026

Israel Withdraws from Multiple UN Bodies Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions

Israel has announced an immediate withdrawal from seven United Nations agencies and affiliated platforms, signalling a sharp escalation in its disengagement from multilateral institutions. The decision comes shortly after the United States exited dozens of international organisations and reflects Israel’s growing dissatisfaction with what it describes as systemic bias and inefficiency within parts of the UN system.

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