March 20, 2026 10:38 AM

Andhra govt announces job calendar to fill over 10,000 vacancies

As Ugadi gift to Andhra Pradesh youth, the state government, on Thursday, released the job calendar to fill more than 10,060 vacancies in various departments through State Public Service Commission. As per the job calendar, four notifications to fill the vacancies will be issued between May 15 and October 15, 2026. A total of 1,500 vacancies will be filled in the higher education department through a notification to be issued on May 15. Another notification will be issued on August 15 to prov...

March 19, 2026 2:32 PM

PM Modi greets Andhra Pradesh, Telangana on Ugadi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the occasion of Ugadi, marking the Telugu New Year. Sharing his message in Telugu on X, the Prime Minister described Ugadi as a festival deeply rooted in tradition that also symbolises new beginnings and renewed energy. He expressed hope that the coming year would bring happiness, success and good health to all. “Ugadi marks the start of a new year, and I pray that the coming year is ...

March 19, 2026 2:56 PM

Devotees offers prayers in temples across South India on Ugadi

Devotees visited temples across southern states on the occasion of Ugadi, marking the Telugu and Kannada New Year. In Hyderabad, devotees thronged the Hanuman temple in Chikkadpalli to offer prayers. In Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, devotees gathered at Vaikundapathi Perumal Temple, where rituals began early on Thursday with Gomatha Pooja. In Bengaluru, Karnataka, worshippers offered prayers at Kaadu Malleshwara Temple. Meanwhile, marking the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees across the co...

March 19, 2026 3:12 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and other regional New Year festivals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple regional New Year festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. The Prime Minister also conveyed his wishes on the first day of Navratri, praying for discipline, peace and positive energy in people’s lives. In a post on X, PM Modi offered prayers to Goddess Durga, expressing hope that her blessings would bring happiness and compassion to all...

March 30, 2025 10:28 AM

PM Modi extends greetings on Navratri, Ugadi, and Hindu New Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and Hindu Nav Varsha (Nav Samvatsar). "Best wishes to all countrymen on Navratri. May this sacred festival of Shakti-sadhana fill everyone's life with courage, discipline, and strength. Jai Mata Di," PM Modi posted on X. Calling Navratri the festival of Shakti and Sadhana, the Prime Minister also shared a hymn by renowned classical singer Pandit Jasraj, dedicated to Goddess Durg...