Assad is no longer a Pariah
By: Asad Mirza It seems as if the pariah of the Arab world, Bashar Al-Assad may soon get a reprieve, as the global and regional powers rally together to forgive him and try to bolster his regime. The latest efforts may also result in further weakening of the US influence in the region. Turkish efforts […]
Origin and Development of Hindi Journalism
By: Er. Prabhat Kishore ‘Udant Martand’ was the first Hindi newspaper. The journey of the era of Hindi newspapers in India begins with this weekly paper published from Kolkata on 30th May 1826. Published under the editorship of Yugal Kishore Shukla, “UdantMartand” was the luminary in the form of news, which illuminated and guided the […]
Hindi, one of the most widely spoken languages
By: Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit 10th January is celebrated as World Hindi Day every year to spread awareness about Hindi as an international language across the world. Hindi speakers around the world observe this day. Hindi is considered to be the mother language of India. It is the simplest source of expression of our nation. It […]
Rhino Poaching needs to end
Letter t the Editor
Dear Sir, Indian rhinoceros are getting poached in large numbers in the country by poachers and it is getting increased every year, even though there are no incidents of rhino poaching in states like Assam and West Bengal found last year but there still poaching exists in other states according to reports. Indian rhinos are […]
India signs bilateral agreement with Saudi Govt on Haj 2023; over 1,75000 pilgrims to perform pilgrimage this year
Srinagar, Dec 09: In a significant development, the Government of India (GoI) today signed a bilateral agreement with the Saudi Arabia kingdom for Haj 2023 after which it was announced that this year, over 1,75000 Indian pilgrims will perform the annual journey of Hajj. “Yes, the GoI signed a bilateral agreement with the Saudi Arabia […]
Coverage of Rishabh Pant car crash, some crime stories ‘distasteful’; strictly follow programme code: Govt to TV channels
New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI) The government on Monday termed the television news coverage of cricketer Rishabh Pant’s road accident and some other crime stories “distasteful” and “heart wrenching” and asked them to strictly follow the programme code laid down under the relevant law. In an advisory to all private satellite channels, the Ministry of […]
VDGs asked to remain alert to thwart evil designs of anti-nationals
Jammu, Jan 9 (PTI) Village Defense Guards (VDGs), made up of local volunteers, have been asked to remain vigilant in view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations amid fears that terrorists may disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in this region, officials said on Monday. VDGs have also been activated along the International Border (IB) in Jammu, […]
Religious conversion a serious issue, should not be given political colour: SC
New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI) Observing that religious conversion is a serious issue which should not be given a political colour, the Supreme Court on Monday sought the assistance of Attorney General R Venkataramani on a plea seeking direction to the Centre and states to take stringent steps to control fraudulent religious conversions. A bench […]
260 trains cancelled as fog derails services
New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI) Over 260 trains were cancelled due to bad weather conditions on Monday, the railways said. The services were affected as visibility was reduced considerably on Monday morning due to a dense layer of fog that extended from Punjab and adjoining Rajasthan to Bihar through Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. “A […]
Gas tanker turns turtle on highway in Samba amid fog, traffic affected
Jammu, Jan 9 (PTI) Amid a dense fog cover, a gas tanker skidded off the road on Monday and turned turtle on Jammu-Pathankot Highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba, leading to a suspension of traffic movement. Officials said there was a minor leakage of gas, but no one was injured. Police and fire services personnel […]
