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Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex to re-open from January 5
WEB DESK Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex, which was closed for public viewing due to COVID-19 since 13th of March last year will re-open from 5th of January. It will open on all days except on Monday and government holidays. Visitors can book their slots online by visiting websites – https://presidentofindia.nic.in or https://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/ or https://rbmuseum.gov.in/. A nominal registration charge of 50 … Continue reading Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex to re-open from January 5
Now Mt Everest height is 8,848.86 metres
WEB DESK 8,848.86 metres is now new official height of Mount Everest Nepal has announced. The new announcement puts an end to the decades-long debate on the height of the world’s tallest mountain. The precise height of Mount Everest had been contested ever since a group of British surveyors in India declared the height of … Continue reading Now Mt Everest height is 8,848.86 metres
Human Rights must be at the centre of the post COVID-19 world
WEB DESK This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts. We will reach our common global goals only if we are able to create equal opportunities for all, address the failures exposed and exploited … Continue reading Human Rights must be at the centre of the post COVID-19 world
Dubai sets example of successfully reopening for tourists
AMN / DUBAI Industry experts are of the view that Dubai has emerged as a leading example of a city that is getting tourism back on track following its successful and gradual reopening of its borders and economy. They expressed their view during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The … Continue reading Dubai sets example of successfully reopening for tourists
Manipur’s Nongpok Sekmai police station is ‘best Police Station in India
AMN / WEB DESK Nongpok Sekmai police station in Manipur’s Thoubal district has been chosen as best performing Police Station in India. AWPS-Suramangalam police station in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district and Kharsang in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district have been adjudged as the second and third best performing police stations. While addressing the Directors General of … Continue reading Manipur’s Nongpok Sekmai police station is ‘best Police Station in India
PM Modi lauds 4-year-old Mizoram girl for rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’
WEB DESK A four-year-old girl from Mizoram has charmed internet users including, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Zoramthanga, with her soulful rendition of famous music composer A R Rahman’s version of national song Vande Mataram. Prime Minister Modi has praised the kid Esther Hnamte for singing a modern version of the national song … Continue reading PM Modi lauds 4-year-old Mizoram girl for rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’
Chaitanya Venkateswaran becomes British High Commissioner for a day
WEB DESK On the International Day for Girls today, an 18-year-old woman from NEW DELHI became the British High Commissioner in India for a day. Chaitanya Venkateswaran from New Delhi had the unique opportunity to spend last Wednesday as the UK’s senior-most diplomat in India under the mission’s initiative aimed at empowering and highlighting the … Continue reading Chaitanya Venkateswaran becomes British High Commissioner for a day
Andaman and Nicobar: Various tourism activities restart
AMN Various tourism activities will restart today after a gap of six months in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The beaches located in South Andaman district will open for general public this morning. However, timings have been fixed from 10 AM to 5 PM. Light and sound show at Cellular Jail and Museums will also restart … Continue reading Andaman and Nicobar: Various tourism activities restart
TMC MP Nusrat Jahan files complaint with Police after dating app used her picture
WEBDESK Trinamool Congress MP from Basirhat, Nusrat Jahan, has filed a complaint with Kolkata Police’s Cyber Cell against a dating application for using her pictures without her consent. In her complaint letter to Kolkata Police’s Cyber Cell, Nusrat Jahan wrote, “This is to bring to your kind notice that an advertisement is being circulated on … Continue reading TMC MP Nusrat Jahan files complaint with Police after dating app used her picture
106-year-old woman defeats COVID-19 in Maharashtra
WEB DESK A 106-year-old woman defeated COVID-19 and was discharged from hospital in Thane district of Maharashtra on Sunday with doctors and nurses giving her a warm farewell. With happiness writ large on her face, the Dombivli-based centenarian proudly displayed her discharge certificate to the media before walking out of the hospital after a 10-day … Continue reading 106-year-old woman defeats COVID-19 in Maharashtra