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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India set global benchmark in combating terrorism while upholding peace: Dhankhar
Jaipur: India has established a new global benchmark by precisely targeting terrorism while maintaining the spirit of peace, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar said Thursday while inaugurating the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library in Jaipur. Referring to ' Operation Sindoor ', Dhankhar underscored India's military and diplomatic success under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's term while highlighting the international recognition of Indian missile systems, BrahMos and Akash. "I first salute the valour of the Indian military. A new standard has been set globally. Our aim was to strike precisely at terrorism while maintaining a spirit of peace. For the first time, precise strikes were carried out across international borders on the bases of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba — and no one in the world demanded proof. The entire world witnessed India's strength. India sent a powerful message — a significant change occurred. Terrorism will no longer be tolerated, as it is a concern for the entire world, not just one country," Dhankar said. The VP also said India's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty sent a message that there will be no reconsideration of the pact until the situation normalises from India's perspective. "This was a historic step that was neither imagined nor considered before. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo When the PM felt that India's identity was being challenged, he sent a message to the world from Bihar — and stood firmly by it. The world saw what our skies mean. The world understood the significance of BrahMos and Akash. Today, this power is globally accepted," Dhankhar said. He also asserted that India showcased its power through Pokhran-II. "At that time, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the PM, and Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was the CM of Rajasthan. We achieved a significant milestone then. When the provocation occurred in Pahalgam, the world already recognised India's strength. We are now the fourth largest power globally and advancing towards the third position," the VP said. On Thursday, Dhankhar, Rajasthan governor Haribhau Bagde, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, deputy CM Diya Kumari and parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel, among others, paid their respects to former VP Bhairon Singh Shekhawat at Smriti Sthal on his death anniversary.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar to inaugurate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial library in Jaipur
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar, will be on a one-day tour to Jaipur, Rajasthan, to inaugurate the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library on the occasion of Former Vice-President's death anniversary in Jaipur, as per a release. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat served as the 11th Vice-President of India, and ex-officio Chairman, Rajya Sabha from August 19, 2002 to July 21, 2007. Shekhawat began his career in public life as a Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 1952, and later served as Chief Minister of the state of Rajasthan for three terms. On the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, the Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, will depart from Delhi to Jaipur by special aircraft to attend an event scheduled at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium via helicopter. On this occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Bhajanlal Sharma, Member of Parliament Madan Rathore, and other distinguished guests will attend the event. Earlier, VP Dhankar met Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and discussed the issue of water supply in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu districts. According to sources, the first joint meeting of the task force formed by the Rajasthan and Haryana governments for the implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement was held on April 7 of this year, and the second joint meeting was conducted on April 25. A consultant will soon be appointed to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR). It is worth noting that Jhunjhunu is the home district of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has consistently worked towards resolving various regional issues, especially those related to agriculture and farmers. Recently, farmers have been protesting at Lal Chowk in Chirawa, demanding Yamuna water. This historic project aims to ensure drinking water supply, particularly to the water-scarce districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu. Given the recent developments, the prospects for the ground-level implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement have strengthened. Vice President Dhankhar's persistent efforts for a permanent solution to the region's water crisis have significantly advanced the realisation of this project. It is important to recall that under an agreement signed in 1994 between Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi, a total of 11,983 MCM of Yamuna river water was allocated, out of which Rajasthan was allotted 1119 MCM annually. (ANI)
CBC
17-04-2025
- General
- CBC
Halifax starting plan for Memorial Library site that will honour forgotten burial ground
More than a decade after the old Halifax library closed, the city has begun to explore options for the site's future that could include demolition of the municipal heritage building. The municipality recently passed $100,000 in this year's budget to hire a consultant to make a plan for the Memorial Library property. A Halifax spokesperson said that work will include public input and other research. Municipal staff have said removing the building, which would see the site become a park with "historical interpretation," is the best option for an area with a burial ground that has never been properly acknowledged. "It is just one of those classic cases, this [burial] site that illustrates how a whole part of our history can just be jettisoned and forgotten," said Jonathan Fowler, anthropology professor at Saint Mary's University. "There are many parts like that in this city, in this province, in this country. And I welcome the opportunity to engage in the work of remembering." The Spring Garden Road library opened in 1951 as a living cenotaph in honour of those who died in the First World War and the Second World War. It became a fixture of public life over the decades, with generations of Haligonians finding favourite books in the shelves, or enjoying fries from Bud the Spud food truck on the grassy area near the street. The library closed in 2014 when the Central Library opened, and has been vacant ever since. Although there was no mention of it in newspapers when it opened, or in council minutes about the location, the library was built on top of the Poor House Burying Ground. It's estimated 4,500 people from the neighbouring Poor House (located where the Doyle building is now) were buried there between the 1760s and mid-1800s. Poor House residents would have been those on the margins of society at the time, including orphans, people with disabilities, those who were homeless, or unwed mothers. People from all backgrounds were buried there, including Mi'kmaq, Black Nova Scotians, and victims of epidemics like smallpox. Records also show people new to Halifax, from around the province or the world, were buried at the site. "All of their lives have simply been forgotten. And it just doesn't seem right, does it?" said Fowler. Local historian William Breckenridge has formed Friends of the Halifax Memorial Library, and is working with the Halifax Military Heritage Preservation Society to urge the city to repurpose the building. "It leaves me very concerned, because demolition is not an option that I think will respect the burials that are underneath, and also all the other history that goes along with it," Breckenridge said. Breckenridge and Emma Lang, executive director of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, said the library is architecturally important and should be turned into a museum or community space to tell the entire story of the site. "The fact that they chose to build a memorial to people who died in the wars on a cemetery, without acknowledging the people who are under here, is a really important story in itself," Lang said. "To tear it down seems to be … making it worse when you have the ability to at least talk about why this building was there, and what does that say about Halifax at the time — good and bad." After the Poor House on Spring Garden closed in the 1860s, the burial site was grassed over and trees were planted for it to become Grafton Park. The green space housed a fire station before the library was built. Although there are no reports that human remains were found during the library's construction, Fowler said it's "highly unlikely, bordering on impossible" that graves weren't disturbed. An archeological report on the 2016-17 relocation of graves from the adjacent St. David's Presbyterian Church land shows the remains of 244 people were recovered and moved to the church crypt. Three mass graves were found, including one of "likely former residents of the Poor House Cemetery on the neighbouring property." A Halifax staff report from July 2024 said Mi'kmaw ancestral remains were discovered during that excavation work ahead of the creation of the Grafton Park apartment building. Given the cultural sensitivity of the Poor House burial site, and strict protocol around land with Mi'kmaw remains, the report recommends against ground-disturbing activities on the property. Municipal staff said it would take $15 million to $20 million to renovate the library with new water and sewer lines, replace the roof, elevator, and rebuild the interior. These updates, especially new pipes, would require digging. Pam Glode-Desrochers, executive director of the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society, said it will be up to elders and other experts to weigh in on what the protocols should be around any changes to the site. While digging should not be a "first resort," Glode-Desrochers said it should be up to the wider Mi'kmaw community, and people of all backgrounds in Halifax, to decide together the best option. "It's almost a little emotional because these are our ancestors. These were somebody's auntie and uncles and mothers and brothers, and like they belonged to community," said Glode-Desrochers. "But it's also exciting on the possibilities of what can be done, and how do we do that together." Although the burial ground is a piece of lost local history for many Halifax residents today, Glode-Desrochers said it's "always been known" by many in the Mi'kmaw community. "There'll be some tough conversations, but I also think it's part of the healing journey and what that looks like," said Glode-Desrochers. If the city wanted to explore repurposing the building, legal changes would need to be made because of a covenant on the land. The staff report said the province granted the land to Halifax in 1882 "for the use and enjoyment of the citizens of Halifax, as a public square or gardens forever and for no other purposes whatsoever." In 1949, the province amended the covenant to allow a public library only. Various groups have considered taking the building over the years, staff said, but determined it would be "uneconomical and thus inviable." Halifax eventually asked the province to take the site back, but it officially declined to do so in 2023. The consultant's final report is expected to go before regional council summer 2026.
Arab News
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Mixture of energy, solemnity during this year's Arab American Heritage Month
Chicago: This year's Arab American Heritage Month is being celebrated in a mixed atmosphere of energetic pride and solemn concern for events overseas, under the theme 'Honoring the past, inspiring the future.' Arab Americans used to celebrate at different times in different states, but the community came together in 2017 to consolidate the heritage month in April. Leaders from around the country said this year's celebrations have a solemn tone because of turmoil in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen. Warren David, president of the Arab America Foundation, told Arab News: 'We'll honor legendary songstress Umm Kulthum on the 50th anniversary of her passing. We're also partnering with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for a special workshop on understanding Arabic music.' He said an 'exceptional' performance is being planned at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage in Washington D.C., entitled 'Sounds of the Arab world' and featuring musician Nibal Malshi. However, David acknowledged that Israeli violence 'has dampened the celebration as many Arab Americans are distraught with the current situation — tragic loss of life, no ceasefire, no plan for a Palestinian state. We hope to see a peaceful solution.' He added that while Arab American Heritage Month is officially recognized by 20 US states, AAF is working to secure recognition from the remaining 30. According to the Arab American Institute, there are about 3.5 million Arabs in the US, in all 50 states. Major populations are located in 11 states: California, Michigan, New York, Florida, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia. To mark Arab American Heritage Month, AAI is hosting a celebration on April 3 at the Theater Alliance in Washington D.C., featuring playwright Kareem Fahmy and comedian Rola Z. Michigan's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a video and statement on X saying: 'Happy Arab American Heritage Month, Michigan. This month, we celebrate Michigan's strong, proud Arab-American community. 'They have, and continue to make, immeasurable contributions to our state's economy, culture and our future. 'Michigan is a stronger, better state because of the diverse groups of people who call it home. This month and all year long, let's celebrate our friends and neighbors in this community.' Several New York legislators, all Democrats, took to X to applaud Arab American Heritage Month. New York City Assembly member Harvey Epstein said: 'Let's celebrate all that Arab-American culture brings to New York.' New York State Sen. Pete Harckham said: 'We acknowledge the amazing contributions of Arab Americans both nationally and here in New York.' The month, he added, is 'a time to celebrate the rich culture, contributions and history of Arab Americans who've enriched our communities and nation. 'From culture and science to activism and business, Arab Americans continue to thrive and inspire.' New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said: 'This Arab American Heritage Month, I celebrate Arab-American achievements and culture across the arts and sciences, in business and industry, in education and medicine, and in every branch of the military. These contributions enrich our nation and move us toward a brighter future.' In Illinois, Hassan Nijem, president of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, told Arab News that celebrations are being planned with several elected officials including Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, who had her website and services brochures translated into Arabic. The annual Arab American Festival and Miss Arab USA pageant, both in Arizona, are recognized as the largest Arab heritage celebrations nationwide, and attract communities from across the country.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
North Country Easter Guide
Easter is on its way! Check out these Easter-themed activities taking place in the North Country! More Easter activities will be added to this list as we become aware of them. If you know of an Easter activity that should be on our list fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Tuesday, April 1, from Noon to 1:30 Memorial Library Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to NoonLowville Food Pantry Saturday, April 12, from 9:30 to 11:30 HERELife Church of the Nazarene Saturday, April 12, at 10 Mills Fire Department Saturday, April 12, at 10 Hall Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.$10 per child. Bring your own BasketSupports: Adams Center Girl Scout Troop & Adams Rhode Center Food PantryAdam's Community Park Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$5 for Members & $8 for Non-MembersThe Paddock Mansion in the Victorian Gardens Easter Day BuffetSunday, April 20, from 10:45 a.m. to 3 $27.99, Child $11.99, 5 and Under FreeFor Reservations call 315-348-40403 Willows Event Center Do you know of an Easter activity that should be on our list fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Send us a message: Submit a form. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
