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Writer from Sikkim gets a chance to be part of the In-Residence program at Rashtrapati Bhawan

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Journalist-turned-writer Yishey Doma Bhutia from Sikkim is one of four selected participants living at Rashtrapati Bhawan as a part of its in-residence programme for writers and artists. The young writer has to her credit a number of books like Legends of the Lepchas: Folktales from Sikkim and Sikkim: the Hidden Fruitful Valley. She has received the Sikkim Sahitya Samman for the year 2013. She believes that such programmes are a big encouragement for young writers like her. The In-residence programme for writers and artists was launched by the president in December last year. Besides Bhutia, the present batch comprises - Dr Vempalli Gangadhar, a Telugu writer and artists Pratap Morey from Mumbai and Rahul Saxena from Chennai. During their stay here till September 26th, they will interact with various prominent personalities, besides visiting historical places in the capital. Sep 29, 2014
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PM Modi highlights need for development, says should celebrate international Yog Diwas Part - 1

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly highlighted the need to emphasize on development. Modi said that just like the popularity of social networking sites is increasing we need to spread awareness about development. Modi said that all the nations should provide their strength to UN peacekeeping programme and small nations should be included in the decision making policy. He also said that all the nations should honestly make their efforts honestly for development of the world as whole. Prime Minister said that we should celebrate an international ‘Yog Diwas’ because Yoga not only is an exercise but a way of connecting ourselves with nature. Sep 27, 2014
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PM Modi highlights need for development, says should celebrate international Yog Diwas Part - 2

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly highlighted the need to emphasize on development. Modi said that just like the popularity of social networking sites is increasing we need to spread awareness about development. Modi said that all the nations should provide their strength to UN peacekeeping programme and small nations should be included in the decision making policy. He also said that all the nations should honestly make their efforts honestly for development of the world as whole. Prime Minister said that we should celebrate an international ‘Yog Diwas’ because Yoga not only is an exercise but a way of connecting ourselves with nature. Sep 27, 2014
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Non-profit body conducts coastal cleanup drive in Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam, Sept 27 (ANI): A non-profit organisation on Saturday conducted a beach cleaning programme tagged as 'coastal clean-up drive' in Andhra Pradesh, with the aim of creating awareness among beach users about the importance of maintaining cleanliness. The clean-up programme was inaugurated by US Consulate General for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha, Michael Mullins, who was glad to be part of such an event. Volunteers from various institutions and residents from the city gathered to clean the debris, garbage and other harmful wastes along the Visakhapatnam coastline. Sep 27, 2014
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Amitabh Bachchan Wants A More Hygienic INDIA

Amitabh Bachchan is the greatest actor in Bollywood. The superstar has long line of brands which he endorses. There is another brand which he endorse now and that is ‘Dettol’ Banega Swacch India. This is a five year programme which aims at the rising need of hygiene and sanitation in the country. For more info watch this video… Sep 26, 2014
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Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda to participate in railway cleaning drive

Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda said on Thursday, a special cleanliness drive will be carried out in all railway stations across the country on October 02, the birth anniversary of iconic freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi. Indian cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on September 24 given nod to clean India mission ‘Swachch Bharat', which will be operative for five years. Gowda, while addressing a news conference in New Delhi, said the ministers are welcome to visit any railway station on that day. He also invited railway employees to voluntarily participate in this gigantic programme. Clean India Mission will be launched on October 02 with an aim to create a clean India by 2019 by eliminating the unhealthy practice of open defecation. Sep 25, 2014
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FDI in India should stand for First Develop India: Modi Part - 2

New Delhi, Sept 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched his 'Make in India' programme ahead of his maiden visit to the US. The campaign would roll out the red carpet to investors through a string of measures including easier norms and rules aimed at transforming India into a manufacturing hub. Talking about FDI, Modi said that for Indian citizens FDI is a responsibility and for rest of the world it is an opportunity. He also added that FDI in India should stand for ‘First Develop India’. Sep 25, 2014
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FDI in India should stand for 'First Develop India': Modi Part - 1

New Delhi, Sept 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched his 'Make in India' programme ahead of his maiden visit to the US. The campaign would roll out the red carpet to investors through a string of measures including easier norms and rules aimed at transforming India into a manufacturing hub. Talking about FDI, Modi said that for Indian citizens FDI is a responsibility and for rest of the world it is an opportunity. He also added that FDI in India should stand for 'First Develop India'. Sep 25, 2014
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PM Modi launches 'Make in India' campaign

New Delhi, Sept 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched his 'Make in India' programme ahead of his maiden visit to the US. The campaign would roll out the red carpet to investors through a string of measures including easier norms and rules aimed at transforming India into a manufacturing hub. Modi also said that his government has begun to change circumstances that forced Indian businessmen to leave the country. The Make in India programme, first mooted by the PM in his Independence Day speech last month, will lay emphasis on 25 sectors with focus on job creation and skill enhancement. Sep 25, 2014
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