Category: INDIA

A Taste Of Liberty On The Hudson: Part 1

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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN NEW YORK: Liberty, one of the keywords in the Indian constitution was incorporated into it from the French Constitution.And what better way could there be to get a feel of it but at the Liberty State Park, the Ellis Island and the Liberty island located between New York City and Hudson County,New Jersey ? A stroll along the sprawling waterfront on Liberty State Park: The first morning that we reached Guttenberg in New Jersey,  we decided to explore the places in the vicinity, as we were…

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No More Delhi Trees To Be Cut Till July 4: Delhi High Court

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday banned the cutting down of over 16,500 trees for redevelopment of six south Delhi colonies by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) till July 4. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hear the matter on 2 July, according to reports.The Delhi High Court’s remarks followed the corporation’s statement that jurisdiction in environmental clearance to a central government project was with the National Green Tribunal. The NBCC also said it had deposited Rs. eight crore with the tree…

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Manipur University Vice Chancellor Adya Prasad Panday Refuses To Resign

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IMPHAL: The Deans of 5 Schools in Manipur University have claimed that they were not pressured by students or some other elements to resign from their post instead they resigned voluntarily on account of the crises of the University. Manipur University Vice Chancellor Adya Prasad Panday on Sunday said he would not resign and refuted all allegations of misconduct levelled against him by students. “I came to Manipur to serve the university and not to resign,” Pandey told reporters at his residence here. The protestors claim that Vice Chancellor Adya…

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Israeli Artist’s Tryst with Destiny

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By: Rakesh Lohumi, Sr. Editor-ICN Group From the hot desert land of Jerusalem to the cool climes of a non-descript village near Manikaran in Kullu the life of Israeli artist Kelly Mor has traversed a rather unusual trajectory. The change in physical, social and cultural environs from her native country Israel to India, her new home, has been drastic but for the good. “I was destined to reach where I truly belonged to” she says with a sense of gratitude while underlining the role of providence in determining the course…

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Prof. Jaswant Singh: His New Scientific Expedition to Arctic

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By: Dr. Mohammad Aleem, Chief News Editor-ICN Group NEW DELHI: It is a matter of pleasure for the Indian scientists that it’s one of the members, Prof. Jaswant Singh has been chosen as a distinguished member of the Expedition of Arctic. There are eighth members in this team and it will complete its work in 38 days. They will take up multiple research there, mainly, they will try to know the effects of ultraviolet rays on plants. Prof. Jaswant Singh is one of the foremost scientists of India, who has…

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Manipur University In A Total Shutdown For 24 Days

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By: Akoijam Tompok IMPHAL: Students of the Manipur University took out a rally under the leadership of Manipur University Students Union alleging the VC, Professor Adya Prasad Pandey as inefficient and demanding him to be removed from his post on Friday at the university.  The students out the rally chanting slogans “Go back AP Pandey, Long Live MU”  from the Coffee Corner(a common spot where students of the university hangout in free time) of the University amidst strict vigil by the police personnel to prevent any untoward incidents.  Since 30th May…

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State Bags ‘SKOCH-Order-Of Merit’ Award In PHS

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By: Dr. Dakter Esse (Deputy Editor-North East cum Bureau Chief-ICN Arunachal Pradesh) NEW DELHI: In a proud moment for the state of Arunachal Pradesh, the Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign and  Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme bagged the ‘SKOCH-Order-of Merit’ Award in public health service at the 52nd SKOCH summit held at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, on Friday last. The award given in recognition of the services provided to the people in the country was received by  Special Secretary Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Tapasya Raghav, NHM nodal officer, Dr. Dimong Padung, and State nodal officer Cancer…

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FIFA World Cup 2018: France Beat Peru 1-0, Through To Next Round

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2018 World Cup  Result: France 1-0 Peru Date: 21 June 2018 Venue: Ekaterinburg Arena France, one of the pre-tournament favourites, join Uruguay and hosts Russia in the knockout rounds with one group game to go. France beat Peru 1-0 with a goal from Kylian Mbappe on Thursday to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup and crush the South Americans’ hopes of progressing in their first appearance at the tournament for 36 years. Mbappe becomes France’s youngest scorer in the World Cup as his goal secured France’s position in…

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PM Modi Kicks Off International Yoga Day In Uttarakhand

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50,000 people have gathered with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Himalayan foothills to salute the power of yoga. DEHRADUN: Yoga has boomed in recent decades, with millions practising it regularly, although in the West it is often more of a gymnastic than a spiritual activity. Several Union ministers are expected to mark the event in different parts of the country.Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Suresh Prabhu, Uma Bharti, Ram Vilas Paswan, Ravi Shankar Prasad also took part in yoga events in Lucknow, Nagpur, Chennai, Rudraprayag, Hajipur and…

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Gives Birth To Baby Girl

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford have announced the birth of their baby girl on Instagram, saying they feel “very lucky”. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave birth to a baby girl in an Auckland hospital on Thursday, becoming only the second world leader to do so while in office. The 37-year-old is only the second elected world leader to give birth while in office, after Benazir Bhutto in 1990.Admitted to the hospital earlier in the day, Ardern’s expected due date had been June 17. Ardern posted a…

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