Baramati, April 7 (IANS) NCP (SP) working president and MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday launched a firm defence of the Congress party’s historical legacy, issuing a sharp rebuttal to the remarks by NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Parth Pawar that the party’s decision to contest the Baramati by-election marked the beginning of its “downfall”.Her comments came after Parth Pawar, the newly elected Rajya Sabha MP and son of late former deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, claimed that Congress’s d…
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Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said the legendary leader Biju Patnaik, the symbol of Odia pride, had devoted his life to the development of Odisha by rising above politics.While speaking at the state-level event marking the 110th birth anniversary celebrations of the legendary leader here, the Chief Minister said Biju Patnaik was not only a hero of the yesteryears but continues to remain a source of inspiration for every Odia as the architect of …
Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) Veteran Communist leader R. Nallakannu, one of the most respected figures in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape and a lifelong member of the CPI, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 101.He breathed his last at 1.55 p.m. at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, where he had been undergoing intensive treatment.Nallakannu was admitted to the hospital on February 1 after experiencing severe respiratory distress. For the past 24 days, he had been under intensive care…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to freedom fighter Parbati Giri on the occasion of her birth centenary, stating that she played a commendable role in India’s freedom struggle against colonial rule. He also highlighted her lifelong dedication to social service and community welfare.Taking to the social media platform ‘X’, the Prime Minister said, “Paying homage to Parbati Giri Ji on her birth centenary. She played a commendable role in the movement to e…
Guwahati, Jan 7 (IANS) Assam’s historic Jorhat jail will soon be converted into a freedom struggle museum, and the first phase of the memorial project is expected to be inaugurated by February.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the progress of work underway to transform the historic Jorhat Central Jail into a Freedom Struggle Memorial Museum and Garden, saying that history must live beyond textbooks and be experienced in spaces that inspire reflection, learning and national pride….
Bhubaneswar, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Odia freedom fighter and social activist Parvati Giri in his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, announcing that her birth centenary will be celebrated in January 2026.Speaking on the 129th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi stated that the country will be celebrating the 77th Republic Day.”Whenever such occasions arise, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the freedom fighters and the makers of…
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced that the high-level flyover connecting Aathupalam and Ukkadam Junction on Oppanakara Road in Coimbatore will be named the ‘C. Subramaniam, paying tribute to one of India’s most respected national leaders and the architect of the Green Revolution. Making the announcement, the Chief Minister said that honouring leaders who transcended political differences and devoted their lives to the nation was a meaningful gesture of respect…