Month: October 2018

Agni-1 Ballistic Missile Night Trial Successful

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The night trial of the ballistic missile with a strike range of 700 km was first conducted in April 2014, said sources. ODISHA: A night trial of India’s indigenously developed nuclear-capable Agni-1 ballistic missile with a strike range of 700 km was successfully conducted Tuesday from a test range off Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the Army. The launch of the surface-to-surface missile was undertaken as a part of periodic training activity by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) from Dr Abdul Kalam Island to consolidate operational…

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Nation Pays Tribute To ‘Iron Lady’ Indira Gandhi On Her 34th Death Anniversary

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NEW DELHI: Congress president Rahul Gandhi, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former President of India Pranab Mukhejee Wednesday paid tribute to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary at Shakti Sthal. Indira, the 3rd Prime Minister of India, served as the second-longest PM of the country after her father Jawaharlal Nehru, she was assassinated on 31 October 1984  by her security guards. Born on November 19, 1917, to India’s first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala Nehru, she served as prime minister for three terms lasting…

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh Flags Off ‘Run For Unity’ Marathon In New Delhi

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Sardar Patel was known for leading India’s freedom struggle from the front and was instrumental in unifying the country after partition for which he was referred to as the “Ironman of India”. NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the ‘Run for Unity’ marathon from Major Dhyanchand Stadium in New Delhi today. Renowned sportsperson and personalities from all walks of life also took part in this event. World boxing champion Mary Kom and gymnast Dipa Karmakar, the first Indian female gymnast in the history of the Commonwealth Games to win…

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PM Modi Inaugurates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Statue Of Unity

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At 182-metre, the statue is touted as the world’s tallest – it is 177 feet higher than China’s Spring Temple Buddha, currently the world’s tallest statue. AHMEDABAD: PM Modi on Wednesday unveiled the ‘Statue of Unity’ in honour of India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The statue is built on Sadhu Bet Island on Narmada river. Standing tall at 182 metres from the ground and 240 metres from the Narmada river base, the statue is touted as the world’s tallest statue. Built at a cost of Rs. 2,989 crore, the statue depicts Sardar…

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Sufi Song “Allah Allah from Mausam Ikrar ke Do Pal Pyar Ke launched by Babul Supriyo

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Delhi : Babul Supriyo who sung Sufi number Allah Allah for the  movie “Mausam Ikrar ke Do Pal Pyar Ke” , launched the song in capitali along with actor Mukesh J. Bharti, producer Manju Bharti and S K Agarwal . After the song launch in the capital, the crew also addressed the media. The event was also attended by Union Minister Santosh Gangwar .He is the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment. Babul Supriyo is the playback singer cum Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.  …

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14 Indian Cities Among World’s 20 Most Polluted: WHO

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Industries, households, cars and trucks emit complex mixtures of air pollutants and form ambient air pollution. NEW DELHI: According to a new World Health Organisation report, 14 out of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India.The report is being launched on the eve of WHO’s first ever Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. The air pollution related mortality and disease burden India faces is also the highest in the world. More than 2 million deaths occur in India prematurely every year, accounting for 25% of the…

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Arunachal Governor Inaugurates The 40th Geography Congress Of India

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By: Dr. Dakter Esse, Editor-ICN ITANAGAR: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) inaugurated the 3-day 40th Geography Congress of India, on the them ‘On Climate Variability, Vulnerability and Resource management – Strategies for sustainable Development and Geospatial Technologies’ at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh on 29th October 2018. In his inaugural address, the Governor expressed his concerns about climate variability, vulnerability of living being from natural calamities and indiscreet exploitation of natural resources. He called upon the geographers to develop strategies for conservation of the flora, fauna…

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CSE Launches Web-Based Tools To Manage Waste Water And Faecal Sludge

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By: Dr. Dakter Esse, Editor-ICN NEW DELHI: Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has launched two unique web-based tools and platforms to help cities and individuals plan their sanitation interventions and manage wastewater. The first of these — SANi-KiT— is a web-based portal which offers a comprehensive collection of essential tools to enhance the capability of urban local bodies in India to prepare high quality, city-owned City Sanitation Plans (CSP). Says Suresh Rohilla, programme director, water and wastewater management, CSE: “SANi-KiT enables users to not only prepare but implement the City…

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Lion Air Jet Crashes In Indonesia With 189 Aboard, Rescue Efforts Under Way After Flight Plunges Into Sea

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Indonesia is one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, although its safety record is patchy.The crash could potentially be the country’s second worst air disaster since 1997.  An Indonesian airliner crashed into the sea off West Java on Monday, with the likely loss of all 189 people aboard, as it tried to return to Jakarta minutes after take-off. About 20 of the 189 people on board were Indonesian finance department officials who had travelled to Jakarta for a conference. Three children, two of them infants, and eight crewmembers were also among…

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Ankylosing Spondylitis- “A Stiff Spine Disease”

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By: Dr. Abhishek Kr. Pandey, Medical Correspondent-ICN LUCKNOW: Back pain is one of the most known and commonly experienced health concerns in day to day life. Long hours of sitting in the office, leaning down to pick up the things, lifting heavy objects and so many other hip twisting activities tend to make you experience back pain every now and then. This back pain sometimes can be mild while at other times more excruciating. Every individual is bound to seek medical attention for back pain at some point in their…

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