Poverty has been the world’s most persistent development challenge. Under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world has to end poverty by 2023. A soon to be published World Bank report says that we are much behind the target. Poverty remains consistent in a few countries. These also account for the largest chunk of the […]
A family may consist of various configurations of adults taking care of biological and non-biological children. A decision by Supreme Court last week declared that same sex couples and other non-traditional families are entitled to equal social benefits same as the other traditional families (having one male as father and one female as the mother). […]
Tuesday, September 6 marked the ‘grand finale’ of a ‘triple Jubilee’ celebration for the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Goa. The Holy Eucharist Celebration was led by SDB Rector Major Rev Fr. Don Ángel Fernández Artime at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Panaji. The year 2022 is a significant year for them. […]
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, whose job is at stake over allegations of corruption, won a morale-boosting majority test on September 5. However the triumph may be short-lived. It is generally believed that the Governor may decide to disqualify Soren as a legislator any day soon. There were rumours that the BJP is trying […]
फादर सिप्रियन कुल्लू गुमला से लिखते हैं : हेमंत सरकार की जय !! हेमंत सरकार की जय क्याें बाेलना चाहिए,उसने काैन सा कमाल किया है? आइये हेमंत की कुछ उपलब्धियाें की चर्चा करें:१-आज [5 सितंबर ]उसने अपनी सरकार काे शानदार बहुमत दिलाया ।२-मुख्यमंत्री बनने के कुछ घंटे बाद ही उन्होंने पत्थलगाडी मामला मे खुंटी तरफ […]
National Infrastructure and Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), owned by the Central government has been ignoring and violating environmental laws in Mizoram State according to local and government sources. Youth for Environment Justice-Mizoram (YEJM) urged the Environment, Forest and Climate Change department of Mizoram to look into the alleged environmental damage by the construction company and […]
Fr. John D’ Mello, SJ, went to his eternal reward at 07.30 a.m. yesterday (24th August, 2022) at Xavier Bhavan, Patna. He was 89 years old, had spent 65 years in the Society of Jesus and a priest for 56 years. The funeral took place on 25th August at 04.00 p.m. at the XTTI campus […]
Aizawl: Mizoram has achieved significant progress in various sectors in the last one year despite several hurdles triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mizo chief minister Zoramthanga said in his Independence Day speech. The event was held at lammual or Assam Rifles ground in Aizawl. Addressing the people on the occasion of 76th Independence Day in […]
SHILLONG: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma, in his Independence address on Monday, mentioned that unemployment was the ‘biggest’ hurdle plaguing India. He spoke on empowerment of the youth in the state and the country for overall development of India. “70% of our population is below 35 years of age. What an asset!” Meghalaya CM Conrad […]
Dimapur: Convenor of the Working Committee, Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPGs) and Ato Kilonser of the GPRN/NSCN N Kitovi Zhimomi on Sunday stated that it was neither the British nor the Indians who gifted the Naga people their land. In a speech during the 76th Naga Independence Day on Sunday, Zhimomi remarked that the […]
KOHIMA: The protracted political situation regarding the status of Nagaland could not be swept under the table, even as the mainland celebrates the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Nagaland Chief Minister and the Governor of Nagaland had to mention the impasse in their respective speeches. Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio urged all the negotiating parties involved […]
Dimapur: On August 14, the NSCN-K (Nikki Group) observed the 76th Naga Independence Day Celebration at CFSB office premises on Sunday with the Kilo Kilonser, Zheshito Swu,unfurling the Naga national flag as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he said nothing can deter the spirit or deceive the Nagas if they “remain united, firmly rooted […]
