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Thank the government for shedding the island's colonial legacy: Andaman As
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
President of Andaman Association of Tour Operators, Mohan Vinod, thanked the Union government for renaming Port Blair to 'Sri Vijaya Puram' on Friday.
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Centre renames Port Blair as "Sri Vijaya Puram"
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"Inspired by the vision of PM @narendramodi Ji, to free the nation from the colonial imprints, today we have decided to rename Port Blair as 'Sri Vijaya Puram.' While the earlier name had a colonial legacy, Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in our freedom struggle and the A&am
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Tibetan government-in-exile expresses concern over China's strengthening o
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Tibetan government-in-exile expressed its concern over China's expansion of colonial boarding schools in Eastern Tibet.
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"No one has right to attack religious beliefs": NDA ally JDU criticises As
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Assam assembly ended the practice of a two-hour adjournment for Jumma Prayers, every Friday that was introduced by Saadulah's Muslim League government in colonial Assam.
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"Hindu, Muslim MLAs sat together and took unanimous decision": Assam CM on
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The state assembly ended the practice of a two-hour adjournment for Jumma Prayers, every Friday that was introduced by Saadulah's Muslim League government in colonial Assam.
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Assam Assembly ends practice of two-hour Jumma break, running since 1937
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The order stated that the amendment was done to scrap the colonial practice which aimed at dividing the society on a religious basis.
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Ministry of Health calls for end to colonial-era convocation attire in med
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In a move signalling a departure from colonial-era traditions, the Ministry of Health and Family on Friday announced that black robe and cap which was used by the Britishers during convocation ceremony needs to be changed.
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Baloch National Assembly: Activists declare resistance against Pak state o
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The announcement comes amidst escalating tensions over what activists describe as decades-long oppression akin to colonial rule imposed on Balochistan. The region, known for its rich natural resources, has been a focal point of development initiatives such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corr
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"New criminal laws will be more effective in tackling current challenges":
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita (BSS), 2023 replaced the colonial era Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 and Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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New laws will free criminal justice system from colonial-era mindset: J&am
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that three criminal laws would liberate the country's criminal justice system from the mindset of the colonial era.
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"3 new criminal laws are victim and justice oriented, will provide time-bo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The three new laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita (BSS), 2023 will replace the colonial era Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 and Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The ne
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Airbnb Bookings for Stays in Kochi Witnessed 60 per cent Surge in 2023
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 26: Kochi, a city steeped in history and cultural richness, has emerged as a popular destination for Indian travelers. Renowned for its heritage that dates back centuries, Kochi offers a fascinating blend of historical landmarks, diverse cultural influences, and excep
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