Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses concern over the recent arrest as well as raids of a media office in India’s capital city New Delhi, asserting that scribes should not be harassed for their duties. The police not only raided the office of NewsClick, a 2009 founded news site, but also sealed it later. They also raised the residences of many journalists & writers associated with it. As many as 45 suspects were questioned and a large number of electronic devices from their custodies were also seized by the investigating police personnel. The…
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Guwahati: Expressing concern over the recent arrest and raids of media office and residences of journalists in New Delhi, an Assam based scribe’s body urges Delhi police to clarify the reason behind the actions against media personnel in the last few days. Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA) stated that no scribe should be harassed for his/her credible journalism, but the profession should not allow anyone to gather funds from foreign countries (precisely the enemy nation) to propagate anti-national activities. Media reports from the national capital reveal that the Delhi police recently raided the office of NewsClick (later sealed it) as well…
Guwahati: A national body, dedicated to make India an illegal migrant free nation, urges Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to approve all FIRs to be registered against the scam-stars of National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation process in the State. Bharat Raksha Manch (BRM) also appeals to the State government to file an affidavit before the Supreme Court seeking for the complete re-verification of the NRC draft. BRM, in a memorandum to Sarma, pointed out that at least five FIRs were lodged against the former NRC State coordinator Prateek Hajela, who has seemingly gone with an early retirement, but…
Chandigarh: A strength of 309 AGNIVEERS pass out in an impressive Passing Out Parade at the historical Salaria Stadium of 14 Gorkha Training Centre in Subathu on 03 Oct 2023. On implementation of AGNIPATH Scheme in Indian Army, this is the second batch passing out on completion of their 31 weeks rigorous training. Brig P P Singh, Commandant 14 Gorkha Training Centre, reviewed the parade. He congratulated the young soldiers on successful completion of their training and for an excellent standard of parade. In addition Pipe Band, PT and Khukri display were also conducted. Keeping alive the glorious traditions of…
Guwahati: Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA) expresses profound grief over the sudden and untimely demise of two Assamese scribes in two weeks and prays to the almighty to bless them with eternal peace. JFA hopes that the families of Dhurva Saikia and Deepangshu Dev Sarmah will be able to bear the irreparable losses, as both the journalists left for heavenly abode very early. Saikia used to work for Ajir Asom, Nagaland Post, etc and the journalist, who always raised voices for national causes, died on 17 September 2023 while undergoing treatment at Gauhati Medical College Hospital. Bachelor Saikia (60) left behind…
Solan: On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Centre of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, in collaboration with Club Arcadia, Shoolini Creative Studio, Team Dean Student Welfare (DSW) and National Service Scheme (NSS), organised various activities to spread awareness about suicide prevention. The event featured an Interdepartmental slogan writing competition, a suicide prevention awareness walk, and a heart-touching Nukkad Natak. Faculty members of Shoolini University who attended the event was Dr. Ashoo Khosla, Dr. Nand Lal Gupta, Dr. Shalini Singh, Miss. Sangeeta Kakkar, Miss. Akanksha Negi and Dr. Anita Chauhan. The day commenced with the Interdepartmental slogan writing competition,…
Guwahati: Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak (annual all India coordination meeting) 2023 of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS, the powerful idealogue of Bhartiya Janata Party) is being held in Pune (Maharashtra) on 14-16 September, in which 266 key officials from 36 organizations are participating. Five issues namely environment friendly lifestyle, life-value based family system, insistence on harmony, Swadeshi conduct and performance of civic duties will be discussed in the meeting, informed RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday in presence of RSS Paschim Maharashtra Prant Karyavah Dr Praveenji Dabadghav. Last year the Samanvay Baithak was…
Guwahati: Is it usually possible to get hundreds of newspaper-articles, prepared by independent experts on Bangladesh politics, published in various countries within a few weeks, particularly at a time when the south Asian nation is approaching national elections early next year? Or was it a sponsored campaign by a number of writers with dubious credentials (even may not exist on Earth), who took it as a mission to lavishly praise the incumbent Bangla Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed for their personal gains ? A recent Agence France-Presse (AFP, based in Paris) feature claims that many of those articles were ‘published…
Shimla: As the government bids farewell to its promised plans, the public is gearing up to bid adieu to the current administration in 2024. Vivek Sharma, the spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has raised concerns about the increasing number of industrial units in the state shutting down. He criticizes the current Congress government’s approach, suggesting that their policies seem to be pushing industries towards a premature farewell. This sentiment stems from the recent hike in electricity rates, soaring from 10% to a staggering 25%. A notification issued on 4/9/23 reveals that industries relying on High Tension lines will face…
Solan: A two-week national training on ‘Natural Farming: Present Status and Future Prospects’ concluded today at the Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni with a call for jointly promoting this methodology in the country. Twenty-one scientists from six universities, ICAR institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras from Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal attended the training. Addressing the participants during the valedictory session of the training Dr. Sanjeev Chauhan, Director of Research of the university said that we need to target certain issues which can be achieved through this methodology. He said that the university has…
Guwahati: Expressing concern over the erratic supply of electricity across Assam for many days because of power deficiency, a forum of graduate engineers urged the government to encourage more people tonurture solar power consumption initiatives for their daily needs. All Assam Engineers’ Association (AAEA), in a media statement, also urged the State power generation and distribution companies to make the procedures for installing household solar power units more simple and viable for the consumers. The situation turned worse as the heat wave continued till the middle of September this year in Assam. The public angers are reflected on social media…
Shimla: In an unprecedented move, the Central Jail Kanda and Nahan are set to transform into unique cinematic venues, where the realms of incarceration and creativity converge. Festival-goers will not only be treated to an eclectic selection of films from 20 countries and 24 states, but they will also have the rare opportunity to interact with inmates, gaining an unparalleled perspective on life within the confines of a jail. The Three Days International Film Festival of Shimla, an annual extravaganza, is orchestrated by Himalayan Velocity in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the Language Art and Culture…
Solan: In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists from esteemed universities, along with Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ICAR institutes, converged at the Regional Horticulture Research and Training Station in Mashobra, affiliated with Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry. Their mission: to glean wisdom from the triumphs of natural farming trials in Apple cultivation. This visit marked a pivotal juncture in the two-week national training on Natural Farming, orchestrated by the University and bolstered by the ICAR National Agricultural Higher Education Project’s Institutional Plan (NAHEP IDP). Notable minds from Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh actively engaged in this…
Solan: In an electrifying final match that had fans at the edge of their seats, The Lawrence School, Sanawar, emerged victorious against Pinegrove School, Dharampur, with a thrilling 1-0 win during extra time. Vasuman Chauhan, the star of Sanawar, was declared the “Player of the Match” for his game-changing goal that pierced through Pinegrove’s solid defense. The final showdown took place under the floodlights at the picturesque Barne-field, perched atop the beautiful Sanawar hill. The Bhupinder Singh Memorial Soccer Tournament, an annual sporting extravaganza, honors the legendary Deputy Headmaster, Bhupinder Singh, who served Sanawar with unwavering dedication for over four…
Solan: In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering student-led innovation, Shoolini University proudly inaugurated its Student Research Council (SRC). The visionary behind this initiative is none other than Anitya Kumar Gupta, and under his leadership, the council is poised to become a dynamic platform that nurtures student research, collaboration, and creativity. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished speakers who shared their invaluable insights and experiences. Among these luminaries were Shoolini University’s illustrious founder and Chancellor, Prof. PK Khosla; the erudite Dean of Research and Development, Prof. Saurabh Kulshreshtha; the dynamic President of Innovation and Marketing, Ashish Khosla; the…