PM Greets the Nation on Raksha Bandhan

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Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Prime Minister's Office

PM Greets the Nation on Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi: August 23, 2010.

 

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

 

In a message the Prime Minister said Rakhi symbolizes affection and reinforces family bonds. He said "on this auspicious occasion let us make renewed efforts to ensure the dignity and well being of women and to promote peace and harmony in society."

 

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Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Smt. Ambika Soni Constitutes Committee to Study Feasibility of Granting Accreditation to Outstation Journalists

New Delhi: August 23, 2010.

 

In response to requests received from media persons, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Smt. Ambika Soni has constituted a committee to study the feasibility of granting accreditation to outstation journalists. The committee duly constituted, shall also look into the processes likely to be involved for considering the matter.

 

Under the Terms of Reference, the constituted committee shall give its recommendations within a period of six months from the date of its constitution i.e. 20 Aug. 2010. Principal Director General (M&C): Press Information Bureau shall convene the meetings of the committee. The constituted committee has been mandated to give its recommendations to Secretary, I&B within the stipulated time frame of six months.

 

The members of the constituted committee are as follows:

 

• Shri Raj Chengappa, Editor-in-Chief, Tribune

• Ms. Navika Kumar, Political & Economic Editor, Times Now

• Shri Asad Raza, Chief of Bureau, Rozana : Rashtriya Sahara

• Shri Sachidananda Murthy, Resident Editor (Delhi), Malayala Manorama

• Shri Dinkar Raikar, Group Editor, Lok Mat, Mumbai

• Shri Aditya Sinha, Editor-in-Chief, New Indian Express, Chennai

• Shri Asim Ali Khan, Editor, Siasat, Hyderabad

• Shri Kanaksen Deka, Editor, Dainik Agradoot, Guwahati

 

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