PM Modi's Special Message On Eid Ul-Adha

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha and wished for the strengthening of the bonds of harmony and unity in the society.

New Delhi, June 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha and wished for the strengthening of the bonds of harmony and unity in the society.

The Prime Minister in a post on X said, "Greetings on Eid-ul-Adha! May this special occasion further cement the bonds of harmony and togetherness in our society. May everyone be happy and healthy."

PM Modi also extended greetings to the President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, even as relations between the two nations have been affected since November last year.

In a press release, the Indian High Commission in Maldives shared the Prime Minister's Eid wishes for the president and the people of Maldives.

"On the auspicious occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. @MMuizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives," it said in a post on X.

"The Prime Minister in his message emphasised the values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood, embodied by this festival, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world. Prime Minister also highlighted the celebration of the festival, as part of India's multi-cultural heritage, across the length and breadth of India with fervour and gaiety," the press release mentioned.

--IANS

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Receives Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Australia

by Hemanta Pande

Melbourne, Oct 22: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora here in Australia today.

The Union Minister interacted with the Indian community in Melbourne and answered their questions on cooperation between India and Australia in education, particularly on aspects of internationalisation, university linkages, research, skilling, student exchange among others.

“Our diaspora are the biggest ambassadors of Bharat’s civilisation. Our civilisational values and knowledge can offer solutions to global challenges. Knowledge collaborations will be the cornerstone of India-Australia friendship as well as in addressing mutual priorities,” Pradhan posted on X.

Arrived in Australia to a warm welcome. Grateful to the Indian community in Melbourne for the wonderful reception. It was an honour interacting with them. Glad to answer their questions on cooperation between India and Australia in education, particularly on aspects of… pic.twitter.com/mr7HxmO5uF — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 22, 2024

Pradhan arrived here today for a three-day visit to Australia. His visit to Australia is expected to foster collaboration, participation, and synergy in critical areas of mutual interest in education.

During his three-day visit to Australia, Minister Pradhan is scheduled to meet Minister for Education, Jason Clare MP in Melbourne on October 23. He will also deliver the Plenary address at the Australian International Education Conference.

On October 24, Pradhan will visit Auburn Long Day Child Care Centre in Sydney to explore opportunities for partnerships in educating early childhood education workforces. He will also interact with the representatives of the Innovative Research Universities and attend the 2nd Australia India Education and Skills Council.

On October 25, the Minister will visit the Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School and the site of the Macquarie Park Innovation District.

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Cyclone Dana: Odisha CM Urges All MLAs To Coordinate Relief And Rescue Operations

by Hemanta Pande

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22: In view of the impending cyclonic storm 'Dana', Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday urged all MLAs to visit their respective constituencies, and coordinate the relief and rescue operations at the ground level.

In a social media post, the Chief Minister said all the MLAs should try their best to stay with the people in their respective constituencies and give them the necessary support during the calamities.

“In view of the possible cyclonic storm (Dana) and heavy rainfall, all the MLAs should be present in their respective constituencies in order to coordinate with the district administration to deal with the storm collectively and expedite relief and rescue operations. All the MLAs should try their best to stay with the people of their respective constituencies and give them the necessary support,” CM Majhi posted on X.

ସମ୍ଭାବ୍ୟ ବାତ୍ୟା ଓ ପ୍ରବଳ ବୃଷ୍ଟିପାତ ପରିପ୍ରେକ୍ଷୀରେ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ପ୍ରଶାସନ ସହିତ ସମନ୍ୱିତ ଭାବେ ବାତ୍ୟା ମୁକାବିଲା କରିବା ସହିତ ରିଲିଫ ଓ ଉଦ୍ଧାରକାର୍ଯ୍ୟକୁ ତ୍ୱରାନ୍ୱିତ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ସମସ୍ତ ବିଧାୟକ/ବିଧାୟିକାମାନେ ନିଜ ନିଜ ନିର୍ବାଚନମଣ୍ଡଳୀରେ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ରହିବା ଆବଶ୍ୟକ। ସମସ୍ତ ବିଧାୟକ/ବିଧାୟିକା ନିଜ ନିଜ ଅଞ୍ଚଳବାସୀଙ୍କ ସହିତ ରହି… — Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 22, 2024

According to the IMD, the severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ likely to be formed in the Bay of Bengal on October 23 is very likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during the night of 24th and early morning 25th October 2024 as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph.

The IMD predicted that the rainfall activities will start in the coastal areas of the state from October 23 onwards while extremely heavy rainfall will be witnessed in some parts on October 24 and 25.

Around 14 coastal districts of the State are likely to be affected by the impending storm and heavy rainfall, the IMD forecast.

PM Modi's Special Message On Eid Ul-Adha

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