Category: INDIA

On Diwali, India Will Grant Medical Visa In All Deserving Cases: Sushma Swaraj

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Sushma Swaraj also retweeted several tweets which indicated that there is “no treatment in Pakistan for liver problem”. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has directed the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to issue a visa to a Pakistani child for medical treatment in India.Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister of External Affairs, on Thursday said that on Diwali India will grant medical visas in all deserving cases that are still pending. On Wednesday, Sushma Swaraj had directed the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to issue a visa to a Pakistani child for…

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The Festival Of Lights: Diwali Celebrations Around The World

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The Malaysian people call Diwali as Hari Diwali.Diwali is celebrated almost all over the Malaysia except in Sarawak & Federal Territory of Labuan.  Deepavali, a Sanskrit word meaning “rows of lighted lamps”, it is one of the most popular festivals celebrated across South Asia.Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated with much fervour across the country.   According to the Hindu holy books, the festival marks the return of Lord Ram from Sri Lanka to Ayodhya after defeating Raavan.  Mauritius is a beautiful landmass full of picturesque landscapes and enchanting spots.…

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BJP DECLARES IT’S CANDIDATES FOR HIMACHAL PRADESH ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party today met at its New Delhi office under the Presidentship of Amit Shah to finalise the list of contestants for the forthcoming assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh . The meeting was also attended by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister and other members of the Central Election Committee of the BJP. The Election Committee has decided all the 68 candidates for the ensuing General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh. Among the…

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Ayodhya Diwali Deepotsav: UP CM Yogi Says People Must Know The Importance Of Ayodhya: CM Yogi

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Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. BJP government in the state led by Yogi Adityanath also returned to power after 14 years. AYODHYA: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday attended a mega event – ‘Deepotsav’- in Ayodhya where a record number of nearly 2 lakh earthen oil lamps would be illuminated on the banks of river Saryu. The lead actors of Ramlila, in full costume, arrived in a government chopper and landed on the banks of the river Saryu, where they were received by the Uttar Pradesh…

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VIRVIRBHADRA TO CONTEST FROM ARKI CONSTITUENCY

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: Virbhadra Singh, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh has decided to contest the forthcoming assembly elections from Arki constituency of Solan district.  Only last week he had declared his decision to contest from Theog constituency of Shimla district. The change is learnt to have been effected consequent to his meeting with Congress high command at Delhi today. In the last elections he had contested from Shimla Rural while earlier he has been contesting from Rohru constituency. In his efforts to keep his flocks…

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ICN Digital Media Group Launches English And Hindi News Portals At Lucknow And Paid Tributes To Some Great Legends

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LUCKNOW,15 October: The ICN Digital Media Group launched its English and Hindi online news portals at a glittering function held here last evening. While the English news portal www.icnnational.com is an updated user-friendly version of its earlier website, www.icnnational.in, the Hindi portal www.icnhindi.com is a new website started specially for the northern states keeping in view the growing popularity of English portal. The readers can easily switch from English to Hindi and vice versa with a click of the mouse. The first portal was launched two years back at Wardha,…

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PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN

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By: Dr. Ameya Tripathi ( Special Correspondent-ICN Group) LUCKNOW: Everything around us these days seems to be in instant and constant connectedness. People are living multiple lives both in reality as well as in virtual space. It won’t be too much to say that today people live distracted lives, especially the younger generation. With the advent and widespread use of smart gadgets and internet, one must realize that progress brings with it a huge responsibility to handle the adverse effects effectively and wisely. As per WHO data, 56675969 people in India…

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Centre Plans To Provide Rs 10,000 Crore To 20 Varsities In India: PM Modi

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PM Narendra Modi announced that the top ten private and government universities in the country would be converted into “world class” educational institutions.  PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Patna University  should compete among the 10 best public universities of the country to get a grant of ₹ 10,000 crore from the central government and become a fully autonomous institution. Patna University, was once known as the “Oxford of The East”.Patna University, the first university in Bihar, was established in 1 October 1917 during the British Raj, and is the seventh oldest…

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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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