PM condoles the demise of the singer Shivamogga Subbanna
Why is it in news?
PM
pays condolences after the demise of the Kannada singer Shivamogga Subbanna. He
had been a well-known name in the field of singing.
Highlights
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“The exceptional Shivamogga Subbanna was a household name
for those who love Kannada songs and music. His works are admired and so are
his efforts to connect gems of Kannada poetry with the present generation.
Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti”
PM lauds the contributions made by the Elephant conservationists on the World Elephant Day
Why is it in news?
PM expresses happiness upon
rise in the number of elephant reserves in the last 8 years.
Highlights
In
a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
“On
WorldElephantDay, reiterating our commitment to protect the elephant. You would
be happy to know that India houses about 60% of all Asian elephants. The number
of elephant reserves has risen in the last 8 years. I also laud all those
involved in protecting elephants.”
“The
successes in elephant conservation must be viewed in context of the larger
efforts underway in India to minimise human-animal conflict, and integrating
local communities and their traditional wisdom in furthering environmental
consciousness.”
The exhibition ‘Saga of Freedom - Known and Lesser-Known Struggles’ inaugurated by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
The
exhibition ‘Saga of Freedom - Known and Lesser-Known Struggles’ inaugurated by Shri
Arjun Ram Meghwal
Why is it in news?
“The exhibition will bring out the real facts about
different revolutions and various unsung heroes of freedom struggle,” Shri
Arjun Ram Meghwal
Highlights
The exhibition to remain open for public viewing till
30th September 2022 from 10:
00 am to 5:00 pm each day except on holidays.
This exhibition is based on original government
documents, cartographic records, newspapers, private papers, contemporary
photographs and proscribed literature housed in the National Archives of India.
This exhibition provides a glimpse into a number of
revolutionary movements and struggles in various parts of the country
including:
·
Revolt
of Jungle Mahal, or Chuar Uprising (1771- 1809) (West Bengal),
·
Sambalpur
Revolt, Odisha (1827-62),
·
Great
uprising (1857),
·
Kuka
Namdhari Movement,
·
Punjab
(1871),
·
Assassination
of Plague Commissioner, Pune (Chapekar Brothers 1897),
·
Munda
Revolt, Ranchi (1894),
·
Anushilan
Samiti (1902),
·
Alipore
Bomb Conspiracy Case (1908),
·
Howrah
Gang Case (1910),
·
Delhi-Lahore
Conspiracy Case (1912),
·
Ghadar
Party 1913,
·
Champaran
Satyagarah (1917),
·
Non-Cooperation
Movement (1920),
·
Chauri
Chaura (1922),
·
Rampa
Rebellion, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (1922-24), etc.