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India’s 62nd Republic Day in New Delhi 2011

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:36:02 +0000

On Wednesday 26^th January 2011, India proudly celebrated its 62^nd Republic Day in the capital New Delhi. This gave the worlds largest democracy the opportunity to show off its Military power to the world. In addition to the military power, India also had a range of various cultural programmes and shows across the nation.
This is all done to celebrate the implementation of India’s first ever constitution back in 1950. In addition to the parade and celebrations, the flag ceremony is also a vital part of the day. In New Delhi, the military parade starts on Raisina Hill and ends at Red Fort.

The republic day military parade includes representatives from the three divisions of the Armed Forces and it is followed by a cultural parade with music and songs from different regions in India, which shows the cultural richness and diversity in the country. In addition to the celebration of India’s Independence Day, this is also one of the nations greatest national celebrations throughout the world.

How have you celebrated India’s independence day this year or on previous days?

Rajya Sabha Adjourned for the second

RS — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:25:43 +0000

For the second consecutive day, a determined opposition on Wednesday forced adjournment of Rajya Sabha till noon over the issue of price rise. As soon as the House met for the day, BJP members were on their feet demanding discussion on rising food prices under Rule 167, which entails voting. BJP Deputy Leader S S Ahluwalia said there should be a discussion followed by voting, a demand vehemently opposed by the ruling benches. Other opposition parties particularly SP, BSP and Left supported the BJP. Chairman Hamid Ansari requested members to resume their seats and took up the listed question. But, as the din continued, Ansari said, “We cannot have Question Hour under these circumstances.” Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Prithviraj Chavan said the Government was ready for a debate on the issue and a short duration discussion was already listed for on Wednesday.

(Agencies)

Telengana Panel To conclude Consultations by July

RS — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:23:53 +0000

The Srikrishna Committee on Telangana issue has said it would wrap up consultations with key stakeholders by July this year and asked the Joint Action Council (JAC), spearheading the agitation for a separate state, not to boycott it. V K Duggal, member-secretary of the five-member Committee, who arrived here last night to put in place the necessary infrastructure for starting its work, said, “We will get enough material to give a balanced report”. Faced with JAC’s decision to boycott the Committee in protest against its Terms of Reference (ToR), Duggal hoped that responses would be forthcoming once the intent of the panel is understood. ”The proof of the pudding is in its eating. I am 100 per cent sure that when the people see the intention, even those who are boycotting…Once they see the purpose, I have no doubt we will get enough material to give a balanced report,” he said.

Asked how the Committee would take the views of those who are boycotting, Duggal said, “The voices will be counted as good response has already come. ”We have received 50 memoranda so far since February 20 when the public notice was issued. It is your option. I cannot force you. Once the intent of the Committee is known, the responses will be forthcoming,” he said. A fresh public notice could also be issued, with the approval of the Chairman of the Committee, Justice B N Srikrishna, for seeking responses, he said. The Committee will start holding consulations with various groups and political parties from the middle of next month in Hyderabad and other places in the state on the issue of a separate Telangana state.

(Agencies)

U.K. Tea Company enters Indian Market

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:37:30 +0000

Indian Business News for today :

UK based tea company Newby’s of London on thursday entered the Indian Branded Tea market. “In the first year, we will have presence in 8 major cities and gradually expand it in 15 cities and towns in the next 3 years. We will be introducing 50 varieties in India priced between Rs.800 and Rs.25,00 a kg,” said Mr. Aniruddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer, Newby India, speaking to journalists.

Telangana Issue: Supreme Court says Armed for can stay.(PTI)

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:35:09 +0000

The Supreme court on friday stayed the Andhra Pradesh High court’s decision to withdraw Paramilitary Forces from Osmania University, the hotbed of the voltile Telagana agitation. However the Apex court stated that the paramilitary forces shall operate under the strict supervision of the Home Secretary, to ensure the forces do not misbehave with the students in the campus. On February 16, a single judge of the AP high court had ordered the withdrawal of paramilitary forces from the campus, the decision was opposed by the AP government and they approached the Apex court.

AP government has also alleged that they strongly suspect that Maoists had infiltrated the campus and protested along with the students.