Dhaka, March 26 (IANS) As Bangladesh marks Independence Day on Thursday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged that anti-independence forces — supported by “domestic and foreign conspiracies” — are attempting to erode the ideals of the country’s 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan. “Today, the country is passing through a difficult and challenging time. After overcoming many obstacles and moving the nation toward prosperity, certain anti-independence forces — backed by domestic and …
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Opposition parties on Monday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of avoiding parliamentary debate on critical national issues such as border infrastructure, inflation and unemployment, while raking up ideological controversies for political gain. Speaking after announcing a meeting of Opposition parties, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said there was growing internal conflict within the BJP and alleged that the government was deliber…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The campaign to break free from the colonial mindset continues, with the Indian Army renaming 246 roads and buildings that carried British-era names. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to shed symbols of colonial rule and reclaim India’s historical and cultural identity. The government has been working to overhaul remnants of colonial influence, ranging from outdated laws to long-standing administrative practices. In keeping with this vision, the…
Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday unfurled the national flag at his official residence on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day and said that any disrespect to the core spirit of the Constitution amounts to disrespecting the freedom fighters and all those who struggled for India’s Independence. Addressing the gathering after the flag-hoisting ceremony, CM Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the architects of the nation and its brave sons. He said, “I p…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena and his wife Sangita Saxena, on Saturday, hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ at Lok Niwas, ahead of the 77th Republic Day. “Apart from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the event was attended by guests from diverse and varied spectrum,” an official statement said.The function is a traditional meet and greet event held to foster unity, celebrate national/statehood days and acknowledge contributions from various sectors of society to the…
Agartala, Jan 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave due and genuine recognition to legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which he said had been denied for decades by previous governments. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the Chief Minister said that despite Netaji’s immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle, earlier governments failed to acco…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt on Sunday, where he was accorded a Guard of Honour by NCC cadets. The visit began with an impressive band performance by the cadets of The Scindia School at Gwalior, setting the tone for a day that celebrated discipline, patriotism and the spirit of youth leadership. In his address to officers and cadets, MoS Seth underlined that Republic Day is not m…
Patna, Jan 17 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Day 2 of the Samridhi Yatra, reached Motihari in East Champaran district on Saturday, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several major development projects.The Chief Minister said the Samridhi Yatra (Prosperity Journey) has been launched to review the progress of development works and public welfare schemes across the state.“As part of the Samridhi Yatra, I visited East Champaran district today and inspected various…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A Rs. 50-crore project undertaken by the now-deposed Sheikh Hasina government to preserve the history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War of 1971, which included video interviews of about 15,000 participants, will be shelved now, said reports.Dhaka’s current administration has no plans to preserve the interviews, and the agency working on the project will not be paid, according to a report in Bangladesh’s prominent newspaper Prothom Alo on Wednesday.Officials told the n…