By Nava Thakuria, senior journalist form NorthEast Assam Book Fair (2022-23) begins with fanfare among the book lovers in the region on Thursday. Jointly organised by Publication Board Assam and All Assam Publishers & Book Sellers Association at Assam Engineering Institute playground in Chandmari locality of the city, Asom Granthamela was inaugurated by the reputed Indonesian performing poet Tara Noesantara on 29 December. She appreciated the culture of book reading among the common people in this part of the world and later performed a poetic cultural show along with a co-artiste with traditional Indonesian flavour. The inaugural ceremony also witnessed…
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2022 witnessed a devastating decline in journalists’ safety, as 66 journalists and media workers worldwide, including eight female, were killed in connection with their profession. According to International Press Institute (IPI), this figure marks a steep increase from the total 45 journalists killed in 2021. Spiraling attacks against journalists in Mexico as well as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine were leading factors behind the rise in journalist killings. Fourteen journalists were killed in Mexico in 2022, the deadliest year for the country’s media since 2017. Meanwhile, eight journalists were killed covering Russia’s war in Ukraine, including both Ukrainian and foreign…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben (99) passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. She was admitted to Ahmedabad’s U N Mehta Hospital on Wednesday morning. She was reportedly suffering from breathing problems. A medical bulletin released by the hospital mentioned that she passed away at 3.30am. The two-line bulletin does not mention anything else. PM Modi shared the sad news on Twitter. Informing about her demise, the Prime Minister posted a heartfelt tweet early Friday morning, “A glorious century rests at the feet of God… In Maa, I have always felt that trinity, which contains the journey of…
The Bihar Police on Thursday detained a suspected Chinese woman from Bodh Gaya for allegedly spying on Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. She is under police custody and is being interrogated, informed ADG JS Gangwar. Sources said that the alleged spy, named Sang Zeolone, was present during the sermon of the Dalai Lama during the Kaal Chakra Puja in Gaya a few days ago but disappeared. The Gaya police issued her sketch, apart from passport and visa numbers which are EH2722976 and 901BAA2J, respectively. Shockingly, the alleged Chinese spy was staying in various places in the country, especially in Gaya for the…
After Congress flagged security lapse during the Delhi leg of the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’, government officials said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has violated the laid down guidelines on several occasions. The Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging security breaches during the Yatra in the national capital and demanded immediate steps to ensure the security of Gandhi and others taking part in the march. The officials have responded to the allegation of security breaches saying that they have made all the arrangements as per the guidelines. Dismissing the allegations, the officials said the…
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the Mobile App ‘Prahari’ and Manual of Border Security Force (BSF) in New Delhi and said that BSF ‘Prahari’ app is a great example of Proactive Governance. Now jawans can get personal information and information related to accommodation, Ayushmann-CAPF and leaves on their mobiles. Be it GPF, Bio Data or grievance redressal on “Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System” (CP-GRAMS) or information on various welfare schemes, now Jawans can get all this information through the app and this app will also connect them with the portal of the Ministry of Home…
Union Minister Anurag Thakur released the Official Government of India Calendar for the year 2023. Speaking on the occasion the Minister said that the calendar is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s belief of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. He commended the calendar for being an impressive collection of 12 images depicting a dynamically growing India. He further highlighted that the 12 themes for the 12 months are a glimpse into the strenuous efforts made by the Government towards public welfare. The Minister recalled that the calendar is being printed in a physical form after a gap of…
President Smt Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stone for the development of pilgrimage facilities at Bhadrachalam Group of Temples under PRASHAD scheme at Bhadrachalam on Wednesday. Subsequently, she inaugurated Sammakka Saralamma Janjati Pujari Sammelan, organised by the Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad –Telangana at Bhadrachalam and virtually inaugurated Eklavya Model Residential Schools of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Komaram Bheem Asifabad and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana. Addressing the gathering, the President noted that the famous temples of Telangana are visited by lakhs of pilgrims. She said that out of domestic and foreign tourists, a large number is of pilgrims. In this way, pilgrimage tourism has a huge…
As part of India’s G20 presidency, the Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Communications and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the “Stay Safe Online” campaign and the “G20 Digital Innovation Alliance” (G20-DIA). The event was graced by Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, dignitaries from Union Ministries and Departments, representatives of Embassies and Consulates, invited guests from the Government, Industry associations, social media platforms, start-ups, and civil society organisations. MeitY, the Nodal Ministry for the G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG), has represented India in numerous working groups and Ministerial sessions during previous presidencies. During India’s G20 presidency, MeitY will focus on…
President Droupadi Murmu said that police is the most visible organ of the government. When the police force commands trust of the people, it enhances the image of the government. The police would command respect and trust only when the entire force under them, to the last constable, displays alertness, sensitivity and honesty. She said that right since the beginning of their career, she added. Addressing the probationers of the 74th Batch of the Indian Police Service at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad on Tuesday, she said that IPS probationers would be in leadership positions. The quality of…