Category: STATES

By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group KOLKATA: ‘ Blood’- the red thick fluid that oozes out when there is an incision- purposeful or otherwise. It is this blood that flows in each and every human and animal life that exists. It is the elixir of life. Just as we take life for granted, we often tend to consider blood as something we automatically are supposed to have flowing in our veins. However, when bleeding due to any injury occurs and there is loss of blood, life is endangered.It becomes imperative to…

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By: Dr Mohammad Aleem, Editor, ICN Group NEW DELHI: We are celebrating the 73rd Independence Day with much fanfare and aplomb on 15th August, 2019 once again as we have been doing it uninterrupted since the last seven decades. As a largest democracy of the world, we should really be proud of our past and heritage and the legacy we have carried forward successfully. The Independence Day will be marked by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, hoisting the flag at 7.30 am on August 15 followed by the singing…

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The flood situation in Southern parts of India and Gujarat has become grim with death toll rising to 114 as on Saturday.Among the states – Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Gujarat – Kerala has been worst hit with 7 districts under red alert. 8 districts have been badly affected by the floods and rains in Kerala. On Monday, the death toll in the state reached 72. As many as 58 people are still missing. More than 2.5 lakh people have been displaced from the flood affected areas and shifted in 1640…

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By: Karan Palsaniya, National Co-convener Central Universities And South India Convener Of ABVP Owing to a rich cultural heritage, glorified past and strategic location makes Rajasthan an important state of India. Lying in the western part of the country, the princely state shares domestic border with five other states.Apart from this, it also shares its border with Pakistan and hence plays a pivotal role in Indian political arena. Rajasthan, the land of the Kings is known for its, bravery, sacrifice and heritage. BJP and Congress are the two prominent political parties of the…

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By: Sapna  Tayem, Bureau Chief, ICN Arunachal Pradesh NEW DELHI: Minister for WRD, Sports & Youth Affairs, Mama Natung on Tuesday called on the Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs (Ind), Kiren Rijiju, here at latter’s official residence along with a delegation comprising of MLA 9-Chayang Tajo,Hayang Mangfi, Chairperson EKSWCO, Dahey Sangno and host of other public leaders from East Kameng District. The leaders discussed about  wide range of issues pertaining to the state of Arunachal Pradesh, in particular, development of games and sports by focusing on…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group NEW DELHI: The second edition of India International Hospitality Expo (IHE) was inaugurated here today by Mr Chander Baljee, Managing Director, Royal orchid hotels and Mr Rakesh Kumar, Chairman India Exposition mart Ltd. They were accompanied by Mr. Phan San Chau, Ambassador of Vietnam; Mr. Sunil Sethi, Chairman Steering Committee IHE; Mr Hari Dadoo, MD Dadoo Industries& fair president, IHE; Chef Devender Kumar, President, ICF; Ralph Hays trade commissioner, High commission New Zealand; Ms Mercedes Gil, Deputy Chief PERU Embassy; Irvan Fachrizal First Secretary Embassy of Indonesia; Tiffany…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group Himachal Pradesh to be the focus state in India International Hospitality Expo at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida HPTDC Chef Nand Lal to curate Himachali Food SHIMLA: India Expo Centre & Mart is hosting the second edition of India International Hospitality Exposition at its Centre in Greater Noida from 7th to 10th August 2019. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman of the Center informed that about 650 exhibitors are likely to participate in the four days event. Industry experts from India and abroad including top chefs and industry associations like India Food…

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Indian journalist Ravish Kumar has been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2019 “for harnessing journalism to give voice to the voiceless”. NEW DELHI: NDTV  journalist Ravish Kumar has won the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award 2019. Popularly known as ‘Asia’s Nobel Prize’, it is among the highest honours in the region.He is among five individuals who were declared winners of the award. Kumar interacts easily with the poor, travels extensively, and uses social media to stay in touch with the audience, generating from them the stories for the programme. NDTV anchor Ravish…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group “Saas bahu aur sazish” “Saas bahu aur Betiyan”  “Saas bahu aur Suspense”. “Saas bahu aur family Guru” SHIMLA: These are some of the mid day servings on some famous National  news channels. News of the women specific soap opera. Mid day is considered as siesta time for housewives. With spicy taste on who stole whoes beau or who played pranks etc. Menfolk are not supposed to be at home to watch and criticize the offerings. Truly so, it is not there time to be at…

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