SJVN Conferred Aqua Foundation Excellence Award – 2018

By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: SJVN has been conferred with Aqua Foundation Excellence Award 2018 in the category of ‘Sustainable Development in Hydro Power Sector (Public Sector)’ during XII World Aqua Congress International Conference 2018. The award was given by U.P. Singh Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India at a function held at India Habitat Centre, New DelhI last evening. On this occasion Nand Lal Sharma, chairman & Managing Director, said that Hydro Power is the core strength of SJVN and…

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The Uniqueness Of Indian Festivals

By: Klinsa Kurien, Bureau Chief-ICN Kerala The ultimate end of all religions is to find an inner peace which should be spread around like a mother hen protectively surrounding her chicks. Our land India is indisputably a Great one of multiple religions, cultures and festivities.  Many religions like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Parsi faith have existed since time immemorial in it. The yearly calendar is divided into festivals which last all year long. The unique feature of all the festivals is the spirit of oneness among people of not…

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Dissolution Of J&K Assembly Not A Coincidence: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his party decided to joined hands with the PDP and the Congress to protect the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir. At a press conference in Srinagar, the former Chief Minister asked Governor Satya Pal Malik and BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav to prove the allegations they had made against the new alliance. Governor Satya Pal Malik had said the political parties in the State were indulging in “horse-trading” and money was “changing hands”. The dissolution paves the way for…

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Are Public Agitations In India Meant To Hold The Nation On Ransom?

By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group MUMBAI: Maharashtra is witnessing farmers protest once again as thousands of farmers and tribals have been taking part in a two-day march from Thane to Mumbai. The farmers are also likely to take up the issue of the implementation of Forests Rights Act.The farmers are also scheduled to meet Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis later in the evening. Farmers across Maharashtra gathered in Thane yesterday where they began their march, led by Swaraj Abhiyan activist Yogendra Yadav and conservationist Rajendra Singh. The farmers are demanding implementation…

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Eid Milad-Un-Nabi 2018: Birthday Of The Prophet Mohammed Celebrated Around The World

The tradition to celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad as Eid Milad Un Nabi is widely followed in India. A holiday is also declared in some states to observe the event.  Eid-e-Milad Un Nabi 2018 also known as Eid Milad or Mawlid is being celebrated today on November 21 by a large section of the Muslim population across the world. Eid-e-Milad is celebrated to commemorates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, believed to be the final messenger of Islam. Eid Milad Un Nabi is observed on 12th Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month of Islamic…

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J&K Governor Dissolves Assembly After PDP-NC-Cong Alliance

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday dissolved state Assembly under the relevant provisions in Jammu and Kashmir constitution. SRINAGAR: Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah may team up to form a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir along with the Congress, sources said today. National Conference patron and Srinagar member of Parliament, Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said he was willing to sit down with the Congress and the PDP for government formation in the interest of the people of the state. Senior PDP leader and former Finance Minister Altaf Bukhari…

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Maharashtra Farmers Begin Protest March From Thane To Mumbai

Swaraj Abhiyan activist Yogendra Yadav and conservationist Rajendra Singh are leading the march. MUMBAI: Thousands of farmers and tribals began a two-day march from Thane to Mumbai on Wednesday, eight months after a similar protest that started from Nashik. The farmers are demanding implementation of the Swaminathan Committee report, which suggested that farmers must have assured access and control over resources such as land and water. Magsaysay award winner Dr Rajendra Singh, also known as Waterman of India, is among the marchers.They are also demanding an increase in the Minimum…

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Money Series: Part 35

By: Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor-ICN Group If you are doing any business then earning at least 10% in shape of profit in the proportion of capital is essential. Otherwise, you are going on the path of loss in business. Goal No. 4: Twenty years later – a big and comfortable home – requirement is about Rs 40 Lac : Now let’s talk about Saksham’s fourth financial diagram. This fact is assured that when you are in a job, you earn in 2 + 2 method but there is a possibility…

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