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Dr. V Mohini Giri: A Champion for Women's Rights Passes Away at 86

Dr. V Mohini Giri: A Champion for Women’s Rights Passes Away at 86

Dr. V Mohini Giri, a well-known advocate for women’s rights, passed away at the age of 86 after a brief illness. She made significant contributions to empowering women and was recognized for her efforts. Life and Achievements Dr. Giri served as the Chair of the National Commission for Women (NCW) from 1995 to 1998 and …

Central Railway To Add Panic Switches At 117 Stations

Central Railways To Add Panic Switches At 117 Stations

  Central Railway general manager Ram Karan Yadav has recently announced a significant step towards enhancing passenger safety. In his first news conference after assuming office, Yadav disclosed plans to install panic switches at 117 railway stations under the Central Railway network. This move aims to provide passengers with a quick and efficient means of …

Poet Sukrita Paul Kumar Wins Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for 'Salt & Pepper'

Poet Sukrita Paul Kumar Wins Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for ‘Salt & Pepper’

The renowned Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize has named poet-critic Sukrita Paul Kumar as its sixth recipient for her book, “Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems”. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding literary work from around the globe, promoting world peace, literature, art, education, and human rights. At the award ceremony, Kumar received a cash prize of USD …

Textiles Ministry Unveils 'Paat-Mitro' App For Jute Farmers

Textiles Ministry Unveils ‘Paat-Mitro’ App For Jute Farmers

  The Ministry of Textiles, in its continuous efforts to support and empower jute farmers, has introduced the “Paat-Mitro” mobile application. Developed by The Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI), this application is a significant step towards providing essential information about Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and agronomy to jute farmers. The launch took place during …

Sakshi Malik Quits After Election Of New Wrestling Federation Chief

Sakshi Malik Quits After Election Of New Wrestling Federation Chief

  Acclaimed Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, a bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, declared her retirement in protest of the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) recent leadership change. The move follows allegations of sexual abuse against the ousted president, Brij Bhushan Singh, and the controversial election of his close ally, Sanjay Singh. Protests and …

Statue of Belief, Location, Height and Ticket Price

Statue of Belief, Location, Height and Ticket Price

Statue of Belief Vishwas Swaroopam, famously recognized as the “Statue of Belief,” is an important embodiment of devotion and spirituality located in the heart of Nathdwara, Rajasthan. This immense tribute to Lord Shiva has not only attracted religious devotees but also visitors from all corners of the globe. On 29th October 2022, it achieved the …

Garden City of India

Garden City of India, Know the City Name

Garden City of India Bangalore, often referred to as the “Garden City of India,” seamlessly blends contemporary progress with the serenity of nature. The appellation stems from the admiration of the city’s natural allure by the 24th Maharaja of Mysore, Krishna Raja Wodeyar. Under his patronage, Bangalore embraced a rich legacy of horticultural brilliance, embodying …

National Farmers Day 2023

National Farmers Day 2023: Date, History and Significance

National Farmers Day 2023 National Farmer’s Day 2023, also known as Kisan Diwas, is celebrated on December 23 in India to honor and recognize the invaluable contribution of farmers to the country’s socio-economic fabric. This day marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a former prime minister of India and a dedicated advocate for …