Ranchi, June 11 (UNI): Jharkhand''s folk and tribal performing arts traditions have received national recognition with three artistes from the state being selected for prestigious honours announced by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for 2024 and 2025.
Mumbai ,June 10 (UNI) Maharashtra government will hold a Chief Secretary-level inter-departmental meeting to address demands of Dashavatar folk theatre groups, Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar said on Wednesday.
Lucknow, Jun 5 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday honoured 51 distinguished artists selected with Sangeet Natak Academy Awards for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 for their remarkable contributions, outstanding creativity, dedication, and significant role in preserving and promoting cultural heritage in the fields of music, dance, drama, and folk arts.
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (UNI) Odisha is set to establish a state-of-the-art Pipili Chandua Handicrafts Hub to promote the world-famous Chandua applique craft, strengthen artisan livelihoods, and create a major cultural and tourism destination.
Kolkata June 4 (UNI) Trinamool Congress leader Swarup Biswas, the former president of the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India and brother of former West Bengal minister Arup Biswas, was arrested on Thursday evening on charges of extortion and criminal intimidation.