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12th Anniv of Pilkhana Carnage Observed
Victims remembered with tears, prayers
Staff Correspondent
25th February, 2021 10:36:21
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and the chiefs of three services along with high civil and military officials offer munajat after placing wreaths at the graves of the slain army officers at the Military Graveyard in the capital’s Banani on Thursday, marking the 12th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage. - ISPR photo
The nation mourns the victims of 2009 mutiny in the then Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) now Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday, marking the 12th anniversary of the carnage.
On behalf of President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, floral wreaths were placed at the graves of the slain army officers at Banani Military Graveyard at around 9:00am.
Governor to meet visitors virtually
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Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan will virtually meet people seeking an appointment with her as she was holding additional charge as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
The virtual appointments will be fixed by Raj Bhavan officials duly following procedures, said a release. Those who get appointments will be asked to come to Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan to interact with her through video conferencing facility set up there.
Reviewing the affairs connected with the State with Raj Bhavan officials through video conference from Puducherry on Wednesday, Ms. Soundararajan expressed satisfaction that the e-office proved successful in accessing and clearing files on a daily basis.
Preparations in full swing to organize three-day Thar Festival in Mithi
District Administration in collaboration with Tharparkar, Thar Foundation and all other concerned departments have decided to organize three day Thar Festival.
The theme “Thar Badlega Pakistan” on 19, 20 and 21st of next month at Marvin ground in Mithi.
This was stated by Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Mohammad Nawaz Khoso while presiding over a meeting to review the arrangements for organizing Thar Festival at Darbar Hall Mithi.
He further said that the main objective of Thar Festival is to introduce Thar as a civilized, desert of peace to all over the world.
Noam Chomsky, Bill Gates, Avni Doshi among speakers as Jaipur Lit Fest goes virtual
The coronavirus pandemic, racism and nationalism and, of course, books will be talked about at the 14th edition of the popular literature festival that will be held from February 19-28. February 13, 2021 / 08:43 AM IST
(From Left) Jaipur Literature Festival producer Sanjoy K Roy with co-directors Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple. (File image)
Instead of footfalls on the hallowed ground of the Diggi Palace, the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) will be counting clicks on its website this year.
Dubbed the Kumbh Mela of literature , JLF kicks off next week in a virtual edition. The setting and atmospherics are going to be missed but the 14th edition of the festival has an impressive line-up of speakers from around the world to talk about books, the pandemic, racism and nationalism.