Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) The provincial languages that are widely spoken in different states of India will never lose their relevance due to the acceptance of Hindi as the state language of the country, former state Congress chief in West Bengal Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said on Wednesday. “Hindi has been accepted as the official state … Read more
Guwahati, March 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Hindi is not only the official language of the country but it is also the language of the heart of every Indian. CM Sarma while speaking at a function here on regional languages also hailed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s pledge … Read more
Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday reiterated that self-respect is a defining characteristic of Tamils and emphasised that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not against Hindi unless it is imposed on the people of the state. In a letter addressed to DMK cadres, CM Stalin clarified that the … Read more
Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) The student wing of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staged large-scale protests across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, condemning the Centre’s alleged imposition of Hindi and its impact on the state’s education system. Rallies were held in multiple locations, including Saidapet, Tiruvannamalai, Namakkal, and Villupuram, where protesters demanded the withdrawal of … Read more
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) A group of DMK workers, led by Sankarankovil MLA E. Raja, smeared grease over the Hindi letters on the name board of Sankarankoil railway station in Tenkasi district on Monday. The incident follows similar acts of defacement at Pollachi and Palayamkottai railway stations on Sunday. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has … Read more
Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Amid ongoing tensions over language policies in Tamil Nadu, pro-Tamil activists blackened the Hindi text on the name board of Pollachi Junction Railway Station on Sunday. The incident comes against the backdrop of the ruling DMK’s accusations that the Central government is imposing Hindi on the state. The activists defaced the … Read more
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) MDMK MP Durai Vaiko on Saturday reiterated that his party is not against Hindi or any other language but firmly opposes its forced imposition. Addressing reporters on Saturday regarding the three-language policy, the Lok Sabha MP emphasised that Tamil Nadu has progressed significantly compared to northern states due to its adherence … Read more
Ranchi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) on Thursday cancelled the Class 10 Hindi (Course A and B) and Science exams after the paper leak was confirmed. The Hindi exam was conducted on February 18, while the Science exam took place in the first shift on Thursday. The Council has stated that new … Read more
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Tuesday strongly criticised Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his recent remarks regarding the release of funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. The Union Minister had stated that Tamil Nadu would not receive these funds unless the state fully implemented the National … Read more