Guwahati, April 23 (IANS) Marking World Book Day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday underscored the enduring importance of books in shaping individuals and societies, calling for renewed efforts to cultivate a strong reading culture across generations. In a post on X, the Chief Minister reflected on the transformative role of books, describing them as a “quiet power” that shapes minds, broadens perspectives and strengthens character.Emphasising that a reading habit forms t…
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Jammu, April 21 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for “building India which our freedom fighters once dreamt of and in which every section and every individual is part of the mainstream of progress”. “India is moving decisively towards becoming a developed nation. The goal of 2047 is not merely a date; it is a national resolve,” the L-G said while speaking at the statue unveiling ceremony of Vijay Bahadur Singh, a well‑known social worker and the …
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) While trade negotiations between India and Canada have in the past been derailed due to political tensions between the two countries, the relaunch of talks during the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in March this year has provided a second chance to build a durable bilateral economic relationship amid the changed geopolitical landscape, according to India’s former envoy to the North American country.”Canada faces its own structural dilemma. Its overwhelmin…
Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) As the new academic year starts in Pakistan, people have been buying books for their children amid higher education-related expenses. Families have reported that enrolling a single child in school costs between Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 20,000 – PKR 30,000, with expenses including first-month fees and purchasing textbooks, notebooks, uniform, shoes and a bag, local media reported. People in Pakistan have protested against the increasing costs. In addition, 40 per cent sho…
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Private schools in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad have been neglecting 10 per cent scholarship quota for low-income students which is mandatory under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012, documents submitted to the Islamabad High Court have revealed. According to experts, these educational institutions, by violating the law, earn Pakistani Rupees (PKR) five billion to PKR six billion each year, a report stated. The authorities introduced the scholarship q…
Mandya (Karnataka), April 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said the legacy of Yugayogi Sri Sri Sri Dr late Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji continues to inspire generations through service, spirituality and social upliftment.Speaking in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, and seers led by Jagadguru Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji, Kumaraswamy said the inauguration of the Bhairavaikya Mandir dedicated t…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Over 80 per cent of Balochistan’s population lack access to primary healthcare, according to its provincial health secretary, and budget shortfalls are central to this problem, a new report has said.The province’s most basic public services being “fundamentally broken,” with human resource shortages and the province’s low education profile, an editorial in Business Recorder said.Shortfall in budget allocation to this province is central but not the sole cause…
Ranchi, April 14 (IANS) On the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and architect of the Indian Constitution, Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, heartfelt tributes were paid to him across Jharkhand, including in the state capital Ranchi, on Tuesday.In Ranchi, Governor Santosh Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren garlanded the statue of Babasaheb at Ambedkar Chowk in Doranda and paid floral tributes.Addressing the media on the occasion, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar said that D…
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, outlining an expansive welfare and development agenda with a strong focus on women, household finances, infrastructure and law enforcement. Positioning itself as an alternative to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government, the BJP criticised rising inflation and the cost of living, while promising direct financial support to familie…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) On the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the Ambedkar Memorial and paid floral tributes, describing Baba Saheb as the pillar on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said, “Baba Saheb was the pillar of India on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. He laid the foundation of our democracy, and his contributions will be remembered…