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Revolutionary Sachindra Nath Sanyal

February 8, 2022

On February 8, 2022, the 80th death anniversary of Sachindra Nath Sanyal was marked. He was the co – founder of Hindustan Republican Association. He was the mentor of Bhagat Singh, Sukdev and Rajguru. Also, he faced imprisonment in “Kakari Train case”. He was incarcerated in cellular jail. Incarceration means the state of being confined ..

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100 years of Chauri Chaura incident

February 6, 2022

Chauri Chaura is located in Gorakhpur of Uttar Pradesh. Mahatma Gandhiji called off the non – cooperation movement due an incident that occurred in Chauri Chaura. The incident occurred on February 4, 1922. India recently celebrated the 100 years of the Chauri Chaura incident. What happened? On February 4, 1922, the volunteers of the Non ..

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Paika Rebellion

December 4, 2021

The Paika Rebellion was fought by the Paikas of Khudra in Odisha. It was led by Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara. The rebellion was fought against the British in 1820s. What is the issue around Paika Rebellion now? The Union Government of India has recently refused to accept Paika rebellion as the first war of independence. In ..

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PM Modi releases Hindi Translation of Odisha Itihaas

April 9, 2021

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released the Hindi translation of “Odisha Itihaas”. The book is available in Odia and English so far. It was translated to Hindi by Shankarlal Purohit. About Odisha Itihaas The book was written by Utkal Keshari Dr Harekrushna Mahatab. He wrote the book Odisha Itihaas in Ahmednagar Fort Jail. He ..

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Upper House passes Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust Bill

November 20, 2019

On 19 Nov,  Rajya Sabha  passed  the Jalianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment), Bill, 2019 in the ongoing winter session of the Parliament. The session  marks  the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha .  The Bill  replaced the Congress president as a member of the trust with the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, ..

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