Category: INDIA

Arunachal Governor BD Mishra Meets K.J. Alphons, Discusses Tourism Promotion In State

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By: Dr. Dakter Esse, Editor-ICN ITANAGAR: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) met the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism, K.J. Alphons in New Delhi on 31st July 2018. They discussed about harnessing and promotion of tourism of Arunachal Pradesh. The Governor impressed upon the Mos Tourism that Arunachal Pradesh has immense opportunity in tourism which will help the State for all round employment opportunities, entrepreneurship and revenues generation. Our tourism has scope of developing spiritual tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, Adventure tourism including development of special tourist’s circuits…

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NRC Is Key To National Security Of India: Amit Shah

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The second and final draft of the NRC, which is a list of the state’s citizens, was published on Monday with over 28.9 million names out of 32.9 million applicants in Assam. Names of around 4.07 million applicants did not figure in the document. NEW DELHI: BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday hit out at the former United Progressive Alliance (UPA) governments, saying the Congress did not have the courage to identify illegal migrants in Assam. Amit Shah said Rajiv Gandhi had signed the accord on August 14, 1985 after…

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Taj Mahal Case: Supreme Court To Hear Plea Seeking Heritage City Tag For Agra

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The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)  is an area of about 10,400 sq km spread over the districts of Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Hathras and Etah in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today said it would hear on August 28 an application, filed in the matter related to protection and preservation of the Taj Mahal, which has sought to declare Agra as a heritage city. A bench comprising justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta was told by environmentalist M C Mehta, the petitioner in…

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Manto to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival 2018

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MUMBAI: Saadat Hasan Manto (1912-1955) is considered one of the greatest writers born , with his literature being well ahead of its time.  Bringing alive the legacy of the man and his turbulent yet inspirational story on the silver screen is Nandita Das’s directorial venture, Manto. The film that was selected as India’s official entry at the Cannes Film Festival & a special presentation at the Sydney Film Festival, has now be selected for a screening at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival 2018 (TIFF).  The film festival is scheduled from September 6th to 16th this year. Elated with the announcement, Ajit Andhare – COO, Viacom18…

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DMK Patriarch Karunanidhi Recovering Well, Heavy Security Outside Hospital

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A five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr Karunanidhi was recovering from a long illness when he contracted the infection and developed a fever.  CHENNAI: DMK president M. Karunanidhi’s health suffered a setback on Sunday evening but with medical support his vital signs became normal by night. He continues to receive medical assistance at Kauvery Hospital in Alwarpet, Chennai.DMK working president M.K. Stalin and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi are in the hospital. Earlier in the day, State Ministers, including Law Minister C.Ve. Shanmugam, accompanied the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi…

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NRC For Assam Is Completely Unbiased, No Need To Panic: Rajnath Singh

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NEW DELHI: Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam is completely “Unbiased ” and those whose names are not included should not panic as they will get an opportunity to prove their Indian citizenship. The Home Minister’s reaction came after the draft NRC was published with the names of about 40 lakh residents of the state not being included. Even someone whose name is not in the final list can approach the foreigners tribunal, Mr. Singh said. “Some people are…

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Not Hindus Or Muslims, But Bengalis Being Targeted: Mamata Banerjee

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KOLKATA: After Assam released a draft list of citizens leaving out over 40 lakh people who stand to lose their citizenship, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was “worried about torture” and people had become “refugees” in their own country. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee termed it a clear attack on Bengalis. “They are targeting not Hindus or Muslims, but Bengalis. Mamata Banerjee said,” There were people who had Aaadhar cards and passports but still their names are not in the draft list. Names of people were…

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‘’CHILD LABOUR- A CURSE FOR SOCIETY’’

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By: Dr. Abhishek kr. Pandey, Medical Correspondent-ICN More than 200 million children worldwide are working as child labourers and a staggering 115 million at least, are subject to its worst forms. LUCKNOW: Child labour is an illegal employment of children in any work that deprives their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and that is mentally, physically, socially and morally dangerous and harmful. Childhood is the birth right of everyone which he/she must live under the love and care of their parents, however this illegal act of child labour…

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Assam Final NRC Draft Released, 40 Lakh People Left Out

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The Assam government today released the final draft of National Register of Citizens list.The final draft contains names of 28,983,677 citizens and around 40 lakh people have been left out of the list. GUWAHATI: The draft list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was released in Assam on Monday to ascertain illegal imigrants amid tight security arrangements across the state.Total applicants for citizenship in Assam 32991384. Total names figured in complete draft NRC are 28983677. The draft NRC was released by the Registrar General of India, Shailesh, and NRC State Coordinator…

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One Of The Top Destinations For Medical Tourism: Mauritius

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Mauritius has a large network of professional private clinics, each offering an exceptionally high standard of care. A medical operation in Mauritius is cheaper than in many parts of the world. Medical tourism (also known as medical travel or global healthcare) is the process in which a patient travels to another destination for medical or health and wellness services. Mauritius, an island-nation nestled off the southeast coast of the African mainland, is known for its beautiful beaches and wildlife. Mauritius is one of the top destinations for medical tourism. Mauritius…

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