Category: NATIONAL

Jaipur Rally: PM Modi To Lay Foundation For 13 Projects

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Over 2 lakh beneficiaries of various central government-run schemes in the state have been extended invitation to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jaipur on Saturday.  JAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Jaipur on Saturday to address a huge gathering of beneficiaries of government schemes. PM Modi arrived in a special aircraft that landed at the Sanganer airport. He was welcomed by Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh and Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress describing it as a ‘bail-gaadi’. PM Modi is…

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REMEMBERING AMERICA THROUGH THE EYES OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN- AN ORDINARY MAN OF EXTRAORDINARY FEATS AND TRAITS

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By: Dr.Mohammad Aleem (Chief News Editor-ICN GROUP) Benjamin Franklin was such a man of huge stature and height, and most of all, those capabilities which had the power to influence and change many lives. NEW DELHI: A question arises so simply here, that why should we read, and know about a man and his works, who have died some two centuries back, and lived not on this land, but many oceans far away? But, I do believe, that, some men and women have always a great power to attract and allure us…

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Don’t Cut Trees In Delhi Till July 19: NGT

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NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday stayed the felling of trees in Delhi till July 19. A bench headed by Acting NGT Chairperson Justice Jawad Rahim also directed the project proponents to make a categorical statement and inform it about the exact number of trees which are proposed to be cut for the redevelopment project. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and Central Public Works Department (CPWD), to maintain status quo of not cutting the trees for the redevelopment of seven south…

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A Taste Of Liberty On The Hudson: Concluding Part

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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 ? Through the looking glass: The second statement of the American Declaration of Independence states : “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their…

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A Taste Of Liberty On The Hudson: Part 3

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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 visit to Lady Liberty,the Silent Sentinel As the Statue cruise gradually sailed away from the Ellis island, scenes of the  immigration that has so well been depicted on the walls of the Ellis…

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Beware Of Plastic: All Disposable Plastic Banned In Maharashtra

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India’s financial capital, is facing massive waterlogging, thanks to incessant rains since Sunday.The BMC has set up a toll-free helpline (1800-222-357) for citizens so that they can collect banned plastic and hand it over to garbage collectors. MUMBAI: Maharashtra government has implemented a ban on plastic products from 23rd June 2018. The legislation kicked in at the weekend, and also includes a ban on plastic bags and products made out of polystyrene. The Maharashtra government has banned the use of single disposable items made from plastic such as spoons, forks,…

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A Taste Of Liberty On The Hudson: Part 2

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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 ? Cruise to Ellis Island : Where the first immigrant set foot We arrived approximately 30 minutes before our scheduled reserve time that was 8.30 am.We had to undergo  a mandatory airport grade security screening…

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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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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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