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I&B Ministry advisory on reportage of Violence

January 10, 2023

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India has issued an advisory to television channels warning against reporting incidents of accidents, deaths, and violence in a way that may compromise “good taste and decency.” This advisory comes after several instances ..

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Bird Population and Diversity Increases at Bhitarkanika National Park

January 10, 2023

The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha has seen an increase in its bird population this year, according to the Odisha forest department. The staff counted a total of 1,39,959 birds in the park, compared to 1,38,107 last year. While the ..

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“UP Global City” Campaign Launched in Uttar Pradesh

January 9, 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 100-day “UP Global City” campaign in advance of the Global Investors Summit and G20 summit. The campaign aims to bring urban areas in the state up to global standards, with a focus on ..

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International Kite Festival 2023

January 9, 2023

The International Kite Festival 2023 officially started on January 7th in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with a theme centered around the G20 countries. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the event, which runs from January 8th to 14th and marks the first ..

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Odisha wins World Habitat Award 2023 for JAGA Mission

January 9, 2023

Odisha has been recognized by the United Nations-Habitat (UN-Habitat) for its efforts to empower the lives of slum dwellers and create a slum-free state in India through its 5T initiative, Jaga Mission. Jaga Mission According to an official statement, Jaga ..

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Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity

January 9, 2023

India’s first-of-its-kind inclusivity festival, “Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity,” kicked off with a grand ceremony on January 6, 2023 in Goa. The festival aims to bring people together and create a welcoming and inclusive world for all. Union Minister for Social ..

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122-Foot-Tall Polo Player Statue Unveiled in Manipur

January 7, 2023

Recently, a 122-foot-tall statue of a polo player astride a Manipur Pony was unveiled in Imphal, Manipur as part of Home Minister Amit Shah’s programme in the state. The Marjing Polo Complex, which has been in the works for several ..

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Bihar Government to Conduct Caste-Based Survey

January 7, 2023

The government of Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is set to begin the first phase of a caste-based survey in the state on January 7, 2023. The survey, which is set to conclude on May 31, 2023, will ..

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World’s first Palm-leaf Manuscript Museum in Kerala

January 7, 2023

The recently opened Palm Leaf Manuscript Museum in Thiruvananthapuram has added to the cultural and intellectual life of the state of Kerala. The museum, which is the world’s first of its kind, contains 187 manuscripts and other artefacts related to ..

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Village Defence Committees

January 6, 2023

After militants killed six people in two days in the Upper Dangri village of Jammu and Kashmir this Sunday and Monday, locals have demanded that they be provided weapons to take on attackers. Responding to the demands, Lt Governor Manoj ..

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