Timeless message of Gita remains relevant globally even today: PM Modi at Kurukshetra
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Kurukshetra (PTI): Amidst chanting of Vedic mantras, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday performed evening 'Maha Aarti' on the sacred banks of Brahmasarovar here during the ongoing International Gita Mahotsav.
Extending his greetings to the people on the occasion of the International Gita Mahotsav, which began here on November 15 and will continue till December 5, the prime minister said that the world received the divine knowledge of the Gita from Jyotisar, the sacred site in Kurukshetra.
Addressing the gathering, the prime minister said that Lord Krishna delivered the celestial message of the Bhagavad Gita to the world from the sacred land of Kurukshetra.
He said that the timeless message of the Gita remains relevant globally even today, giving Kurukshetra a unique spiritual identity.
Modi noted that the International Gita Mahotsav, organised every year, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in this holy land.
The profound wisdom of the Gita, he stated, offers solutions to every human challenge. Reciting its verses not only brings peace to the mind but also elevates one's spiritual understanding, he said.
"The Gita's message remains universally relevant even today, offering spiritual guidance and solutions to humanity's challenges," he said.
PM Modi said that Kurukshetra enjoys a unique spiritual identity across the globe, and the annual celebration of the International Gita Mahotsav, organised by the Kurukshetra Development Board and the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, has further strengthened this legacy.
On the occasion, Modi said the profound wisdom of the Gita offers solutions to humanity's challenges.
The prime minister prayed for the progress and prosperity of all citizens and formally inaugurated the 'Maha Aarti' by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
The prime minister said that witnessing the evening Maha Aarti at Brahmasarovar was a deeply moving experience.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi also posed for a commemorative photograph with members of the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) and researchers from various countries in front of the divine chariots of Lord Shri Krishna and Arjuna.
Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini were also present for the photograph.
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TN govt reaffirms 21-yr age limit for liquor sales
Chennai (PTI): Seeking to curb rising alcohol consumption among minors in the state, the Tamil Nadu government has reinforced the legal age requirement of 21 for all liquor purchases and consumption.
The government has also ordered the closure of 717 liquor outlets across the state and warned of strict action against those who violate the new directives.
The state-owned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the agency which holds a monopoly on sales of liquor, will be shutting 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 outlets near bus stations.
A senior TASMAC official on Thursday said that the staff at liquor shops have been instructed to check identity proof, including Aadhaar card, for all customers whose age is in question.
The official also said that the state government is considering a reduction in operational hours.
Currently, the liquor shops across the state operate from 12 noon to 10 pm.
"They are weighing a proposal to move the closing time to 8 pm," he added.
At present, the TASMAC operates a total of 4,765 liquor shops across the state. After the closure of 717 shops, it would come down to 4,048 outlets.
In 2025, the revenue from liquor sales stood at Rs 48,344 crore, which is the second highest after the registration department.
