A new investigation by A Safer World For The Truth into the attack on Central African Republic journalist Elisabeth Blanche Olofio reveals how local journalists reporting in conflict zones are vulnerable to brutal and sometimes lethal violence, and shows how such attacks are rarely investigated, leaving justice unserved. “Telling The Story: Remembering Elisabeth Blanche Olofio” is the third in a series of investigations as part of the A Safer World For the Truth, a project by leading press freedom organizations Free Press Unlimited, Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists, that investigates murders and holds governments accountable through the People’s Tribunal…
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It has been a continuous endeavor of the Indian Railway to associate more and more Industry partners with its supply chain and steps have been taken in this direction to enhance ease of doing business for industry. These steps have not only made processes transparent, efficient and easy but also reduced the cost of doing business for industry. A unified Vendor Approval System for single-interface approval of vendors is also implemented which provides vendors with a complete single-window online process for vendor approval starting from submission of application stage to payments, communication and final approvals. It also provides vendors with…
In an important milestone in S&T Cooperation between India and France an MoU was signed yesterday between CSIR and Institut Pasteur with a scope for cooperation in health research. CSIR and Institut Pasteur would be jointly researching and focusing on emerging and remerging infectious diseases and inherited disorders and enable delivery of effective and affordable healthcare solutions not only for the people of India and France but for the global good. The MoU provides for developing potential scientific and technological cooperation and networking in advanced and emerging areas of Human Health between scientists and institutes/laboratories of CSIR and Institut Pasteur…
Joe Biden began his presidency with positive job ratings and broad public confidence in his ability to deal with a number of major challenges – particularly the public health impact of the coronavirus. However, now he starts his second year with diminished job approval and majorities expressing little or no confidence in him on many of these same issues, the coronavirus included, says Pew Research Center. According to Pew currently, 41% of U.S. adults approve of Biden’s job performance, which is down slightly from September (44%) and substantially lower than last April (59%). With the omicron variant continuing to spread…
Over 120 sitting parliamentarians from over 42 countries and six continents call on the United Nations and its member governments to strengthen the world organization’s “democratic and participatory character.” In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, they said that three proposals should be implemented: a UN World Citizens’ Initiative, which enables people to put forward proposals on key issues of global concern; a UN Parliamentary Assembly, which includes elected representatives; and a high-level UN Civil Society Envoy to enable greater participation of civil society representatives. The statement lends political support to a global campaign of 200 civil society groups rallying for these reform ideas dubbed “We…
India showcased its military might and cultural diversity on Rajpath today, as it celebrates its 73rd Republic Day. Security has been tightened in the Capital ahead of the Republic Day parade, which is scheduled to start half an hour later than usual this year. Earlier, President Ramnath Kovind hoisted the national flag and received the Guard of Honor. At the 73rd Republic Day parade, the Indian Army showcased the Centurion tank, PT-76 tank, 75/24 Pack howitzer and OT-62 TOPAZ armoured personnel carrier that played a major role in defeating Pakistan in the 1971 war. Also, horse-mounted soldiers of the Indian Army’s…
The Ministry of Jal Shakti’s tableau “Jal Jeevan Mission: Changing Lives” on Republic Day this year will display how at an altitude of more than 13,000 ft in harsh winter, Jal Jeevan Mission is bringing ease and improving quality of life of people of Ladakh by providing clean tap water to their homes. There, in winters the maximum temperature during the day remains sub-zero and night temperature falls to -20 degree Celsius. During extreme winter conditions, providing clean tap water at the doorstep is very challenging as water sources get frozen and supply lines become inoperative, water pipes get frozen…
Every picture drawn in every Part of the Constitution of India has its own relevance and significance. The Part I of The Union and its Territory starts with the Seal of Mahanjadaro. The seal emblems with the traditional Oxen worship in India. Part II, Citizenship starts with the scene reflecting the Vedic Tradition of Yajna tradition in India; Chapter III, Fundamental Rights starts with the win of Truth and faith over the evil power by depicting the picture of Lanka Vijay; Part IV, Directive Principles of State Policy reflects of the knowledge of Gita as exhorted by Lord Krishan and…
Former Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Kalyan Singh and first Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat conferred Padma Vibhushan ,while Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, former chief minister of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and actor Victor Banerjee given Padma Bhushan. India confers third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan on Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Cyrus Poonawalla of Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech’s Krishna Ella and Suchitra Ella awarded Padma Bhushan. This year the President has approved the conferment of 128 Padma Awards including two duo cases. The list comprises four Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma…
Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu today urged the Election Commission and the citizens to ensure a voter turnout of 75% in the next general elections to make electoral democracy more inclusive and also sought consensus on simultaneous polls to sustain the tempo of development. In a message on the occasion of the 12th National Voters Day. Naidu stressed that no voter should be left behind and urged the citizens to judge the contestants in the elections on merit. As Shri Naidu is in home isolation in Hyderabad after testing corona positive, his address was read out at the event…