Year: 2017

Prof. Yash Pal: A Tribute To The Veteran Scientist And Educationist

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By: Dr. Shah Ayaz Siddiqui ( Editor-In-Chief-ICN Group) Veteran scientist Prof Yash Pal was in the role of ‘Science Guru’ in the science-fiction series ‘Turning Point’. LUCKNOW: Prof.Yash Pal (26 November 1926 – 24 July 2017) was an Indian scientist, educator and educationist. He was known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays, as well as for being an institution-builder. In his later years, he became one of the leading science communicators of the country. He has been honoured with the Padma Bhushan (1976) and the Padma Vibhushan (2013), the third and second highest Indian civilian…

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Tom Alter: A Tribute To The Veteran Theatre, Television And Film Actor

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By: Dr. Shah Ayaz Siddiqui ( Editor-In-Chief-ICN Group) The veteran theatre, television and film actor Tom Alter best known for his performances in “Shatranj Ke Khilari”, “Junoon” and “Kranti.” LUCKNOW: An Indian actor of American descent, Alter, was born to American Christian missionary parents in Mussoorie in 1950. Alter was working as a teacher in a school in Jagadhri, Haryana, when he was bitten by the acting bug after watching Rajesh Khanna-Sharmila Tagore’s “Aradhana”. He made his debut in regional cinema in 1977 with Kannada film “Kanneshwara Rama”. He also acted in…

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Tripura: Minister Flags Pittance In Place Of Power Projects, Accuses Centre Of Depriving Northeast

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By: Debraj Deb ( Bureau Chief-ICN Tripura) AGARTALA: Tripura Power Minister Manik Dey alleged at a meeting of power ministers from NE Indian states that the Ministry of Power had deprived the NE while sanctioning centrally sponsored schemes like the IPDS and DDUGJY. Tripura had submitted DPR under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) for Rs. 903.01 crore for electrifying uncovered habitations for covering 100 percent households including quality power supply to rural areas. The sanctioned amount was barely Rs. 74.12 crores, which would suffice for 8.21 percent of…

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CEMENT MANUFACTURERS IN HIMACHAL ASKED TO ROLL BACK CEMENT PRICES

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma (Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: Poll bound Himachal Pradesh Government  has prevailed upon the cement manufacturers in the state to roll back a hike of Rs.5 per bag enhanced recently.  In a meeting with representatives of ACC, Ambuja and Ultratech today, the chief minister Virbhadra Singh instructed the cement manufacturers to roll back the increase. The cement bag will now cost Rs.360. In the meeting Transport Minister G.S. Bali, Addl. Chief Secretary Tarun Kapur, government officials and representatives of the cement manufacturers were also present. The decision was…

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It’s Time To Take Trump’s Threat Of War Against North Korea

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Trump has engaged in an escalating war of words with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un amid rising tensions between the two countries.  North Korea has fired 22 missiles, including two across Japan, during 15 tests since February this year, drawing a sharp reaction from the US and its allies. “It’s time to take Trump seriously as he keeps hinting, over and over, that he wants to go to war with North Korea,” Murphy tweeted. US President Donald Trump has said that he has a different approach on North Korea’s recent…

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Aarushi Talwar Murder Case Verdict: Rajesh, Nupur Talwar Acquitted By Allahabad High Court

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On May 16, 2008, Aarushi Talwar was found murdered in her bedroom at the family’s residence in Noida’s Jal Vayu Vihar.The Allahabad High Court acquits the dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar giving them the benefit of doubt. NEW DELHI: The Allahabad High Court has overturned a CBI court verdict in the sensational Aarushi Talwar murder case, acquitting her dentist parents Rajesh and Nupur Talwar of the charges of murdering their daughter and domestic help Hemraj. The High Court says the CBI had failed to prove “guilt beyond reasonable doubt”. Nupur and Rajesh…

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7th Pay Commission: Cabinet Clears Pay Panel Recommendations For College And University Teachers

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NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to hike salaries of about 8 lakh teachers and equivalent academic staff in higher educational institutions under the UGC and in centrally funded technical institutions. The revised pay package will cover teachers of 119 central-funded technical institutions such as IITs, IISc, IIMs, IISERs, IIITs, NITIE, Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said after the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the cabinet decision, 7.58 lakh teachers of central and state universities and aided colleges will get the benefits of the 7th…

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Know Thyself -Judgement Day

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma (Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: We often wonder how our karmas of life are assessed by God at the end of our lives on the day of Judgement . The theory of karma talk about repercussions of good or bad karmas. But still the surveillance of God may not be functional round the clock for everyone, many of us believe. Obviously there is hardly any evidence to witness all our karmas, they feel.  How and when one is prompted to perform bad karmas. Obviously when it is dark,…

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Petrol, Diesel To Cost Less In Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat And Maharashtra

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma (Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: In an important development, the Himachal  cabinet of Ministers in a meeting held today has decided to cut GST on petrol and diesel by one percent.  The decision has been taken to ease the  increasing prices of the petroleum products thus impacting the pocket of “common people”. The step is also bound to  impact the VAT income of the state. The cabinet meeting was chaired by the Chief minister of Himachal Pradesh. It is pertinent to mention that the state is going to polls later this…

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World Mental Health Day 2017: Mental Health In The Workplace

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By: Dr Mohd Aleem Siddiqui, MD (Psychiatry), DPM            Lifestyle changes like eating balanced food, adequate hydration, sleep and exercise also helps. LUCKNOW: Mental health in the workplace is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2017. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health. The moment a child is born, largely parents try to give their best. The entire theme of parenting is on inculcating good values and…

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