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The Indian date was fixed in 2014 when the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), the Indian Dairy Association (IDA), along with 22 state level milk federations agreed on this date to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the father of India’s White Revolution. It was a testament to the impact one man has made on the milk supply of a country.
“To acknowledge the contribution of the framers of the Constitution and sensitise people regarding the exalted values and the precepts enshrined in it, November 26 is being observed as Constitution Day. This year will mark the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution,” Additional Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), J&K, Subash C Chhibber said in an order issued by the government.
Delivering the 24th Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan memorial lecture on “universal ethics” organized by the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, he said India’s message of “ahimsa, kindness, love and compassion” spread even during religious conflicts and World Wars. Unlike in parts of the world where Shia and Sunni Muslims fought with each other, there was no fighting within India, he said.
“The major reason behind the population of the bird not increasing is primarily because it is a very slow breeder. It lays just one egg in a year and that too in an open place in the dry grasslands. The egg(s) are mostly destroyed by predators such as fox, pigs, dogs, lizard, mongoose and cattle.
“The Sunderbans with its thick mangrove forest acts like a shield. The mangroves do not just help to reduce the wind speed drastically when the storm moves through the delta but even help to break the waves and the storm surge triggered ,” said Sugata Hazra, professor at School of Oceanographic Studies in Jadavpur University.
A five-judge bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi unanimously ruled that the disputed 2.77 acres of land would go to the deity Ram Lalla and that a Centre-run trust will build a temple on it.
As we await the final judgment in the case with bated breath, which is expected to be delivered anytime soon, I remember those who lost their lives fighting for this cause in the last 490 years. Their contribution to this civilizational battle has been monumental.
These statues are believed to be 1,000-2,000 years old. A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) from Chandigarh on Tuesday visited the site and indicated the age of the idols.
“After the visit, we found that these idols, pillar and bricks could be of around 1,000-2,000 years old. I will submit my report to the authorities and they will take the final call on it,” said Subham Malik, a member of the team. He did not rule out the possibility of a temple being there.
Speaking at an event titled ‘Hunar Haat’ at Prayagraj, Naqvi said: “The government is making all the efforts to establish ‘Hunar Haat’ in all states for skill development of indigenous artisans and craftsmen as per the needs of the market.
In 1970, Verma joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and started working in the aeronautical stream. During his 35-year In 1970, Verma joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and started working in the aeronautical stream. During his 35-year service, he worked with aeronautical establishments based in New Delhi and Bangalore and Koraput. Verma was also designated as the director of Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bangalore from 2002 to 2005., he worked with aeronautical establishments based in New Delhi and Bangalore and Koraput. Verma was also designated as the director of Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bangalore from 2002 to 2005.
