Month: September 2017

HISTORY OF GOA FROM ANCIENT TIMES TO 2017

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By: Prajal Sakhardande  PANAJI: Goa’s history goes back to her pre–historic Palaeolithic existence of the earliest humans in the caves or the banks of the Mhadei (Mandovi), Kushawati, Zuari, Dudhsagar rivers tracing their footprints through the Pansaimoll, Uzgallimall laterite beds to the Sosogad, Molanguinim, Diwar, Varkhand, Uskai, Chicalim, Sanguem, Dharbandoda, Mashem and several other caves. Its Neolithic Gaunkaris that is the village communities were its next progressive step, cultivating and creation of the khazans by the Kunbis, Gawdas, Velips, the Kharwis or the fisherfolk and later the Dravidians, Aryans building on to create…

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PICTURESQUE AND PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS INSPIRE LOVE FOR NATURE

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By:Garima Lohumi (Bureau Chief-ICN HIMACHAL PRADESH) SHIMLA: The physical environment plays a vital role in shaping the distinct characteristics of the people and their culture. The varied topography and the rugged beauty of mountain terrains present a sharp contrast from the largely monotonous landscape of the plains. This is one of the main factors that make inhabitants of mountainous regions much different from those of plains. The mountain dwellers have some inherent traits like love and respect for nature and they are keen on preservation of natural resources. They have…

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3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Detected In North Korea

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North Korea detonated its sixth and most powerful nuclear weapon earlier this month at its north-east of Pyongyang. The earthquake measured 3.4 on the Richter scale and has raised fears that North Korea is testing its missiles again.The head of the nuclear test monitoring agency CTBTO has said that its analysts are “looking at unusual seismic activity of a much smaller magnitude” in North Korea. Seoul’s Korea Meteorological Administration said Saturday’s quake was detected in an area around Kilju, in northeastern North Korea. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said it…

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A Cleaner India Will Also Be A Healthier India: PM Modi

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PM Modi announces that they will start a movement to make Shahanshahpur open-defecation free by October 2.  VARANASI: On the second day of his Varanasi visit, PM Modi said the Bharatiya Janata Party’s work and “priorities are not decided by votes” but keeping in mind the interest and development of the nation. PM Modi also promised to double farm income and provide homes to the homeless by 2022.The PM Modi distributed certificates to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural & Urban). PM Modi had encouraged the farmers to adopt…

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“We Have The Responsibility To Save The Country”: Akhilesh Yadav

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Former CM Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday cautioned his supporters against “fake Samajwadis” LUCKNOW: The former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav made the remarks while addressing the state convention, which unanimously re-elected Naresh Uttam as the party’s president in Uttar Pradesh for the next five years. Addressing party workers and leaders on the occasion of the 8th state convocation of Samajwadi Party at Ramabai Ambedkar Ground in Lucknow, Akhilesh Yadav said, “Development is not the core agenda of BJP, I am sure they will bring some new distraction just before the elections”. Akhilesh Yadav…

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