New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Mahishini Colonne, speaking about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam on Wednesday, said that greater women’s participation in political institutions can bring diverse perspectives to policymaking. Speaking to IANS, Colonne said, “Strengthening women’s representation in political institutions is an important step towards more inclusive governance. Greater participation of women in Parliament can bring diverse perspectives and contribu…
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New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Emphasising the critical role of youth in shaping the future of tribal communities, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) Chairman Antar Singh Arya asked tribal youth to actively engage in nation-building, an official said on Sunday. Addressing the “Chakma Yuva Samvad: Empowering Tribal Youth and Celebration of Bizu Festival” organised in Delhi, Arya called for intensified efforts towards education, skill development, and employment generation for tribal yout…
Colombo, Feb 2 (IANS) Underlining India’s commitment to fostering Buddhist diplomacy, spiritual outreach, and shared cultural heritage, the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha will be travelling to Sri Lanka for their first-ever international exposition, the High Commission of India in Colombo announced on Monday. The sacred initiative comes pursuant to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement and in continuation of India’s efforts to strengthen cultural and spiritual ties across borders.T…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne on Tuesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s exemplary leadership and highlighted India’s extensive support to the island nation during the recent Cyclone Ditwah.She described PM Modi as “an important voice of the Global South” and “a highly respected leader,” while commending India’s swift and multidimensional assistance in the cyclone aftermath.Speaking to IANS, she said, “For us, Pri…