Visitors: 340 Fr Anto Paul Peace Channel Youth Peace and Cultural Festival was organized by Peace Channel in collaboration with Planning and Co-ordination Government of Nagaland and Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) was held at Alder College, Kohima on 8th of November 2014, under the theme "Heralding Peace through Empathy". The program was graced by Shri. […]
Visitors: 559 Prof Johan Galtung, a professor of peace studies, is founder of the TRANSCEND Network for Peace, Development and Environment and rector of the TRANSCEND Peace University-TPU. He has published over 400 Editorials for TRANSCEND Media Service and over 164 books on peace and related issues, of which 41 have been translated into 35 […]
Visitors: 233 Fr Anto Peace Channel organized a district level Youth Peace and Cultural Festival at St.Xavier Hall Jalukie, Peren Distirct Nagaland. The theme for the event was “Inspiring change towards a violence free world”. It was powered by Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) and USSC on saturday. The event was participated by the youth, leaders […]
Visitors: 197 Dear Peace Lovers, Peace Channel, a Youth Movement of the third millennium, Diocese of Kohima, Dimapur, Nagaland is organizing its “7th Annual North East Youth Peace and Cultural Festival” on 20th & 21st September, 2014, at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School Campus, Dimapur. The gala event with the theme ‘Inspiring Change Towards a […]
Visitors: 275 Fr Anto North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research (NEISSR) organized an induction program of its Master of Social work students on 1st August, 2014 at Bishops House, Conference Hall. The programme was attended by 45 students along with their parents and guardians. Delivering the keynote address, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, […]
Visitors: 146 Fr Anto Peace Channel Music Institute of Art and Culture organized a valedictory Program for the crash course participants who attended a month long music training on the 29th of March '14. Rev. Fr. Joshua SDB, the principal of the Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School was the chief guest. In his message he appreciated and inspired the […]
Visitors: 227 Fr Anto While addressing the valedictory function, during the animators and volunteers training on peace education and peace building programme at Peace Channel Hall Dimapur, the Principal of the New Master of Social Work (MSW) College, Fr. C.P. Anto, informed the youth that the Diocese of Kohima, Nagaland is initiating first MSW college, […]
Visitors: 228 Peace Channel Desk The Peace Channel observed Human Rights Day on 10th Dec. 2013 at Peace Channel Conference Hall along with Advance Christmas Celebration with the Peace Club members of Dimapur district. The programme was organized by Peace Channel in collaboration with NACR and People’s Forum for Peace with the theme, “protect the […]
Visitors: 158 Fr Anto While addressing one day seminar on ‘Role of Youth in Peace Building’ at Don Bosco College, Maram, Manipur, Fr. C.P.Anto, director Peace Channel said that the time has come for the youth to lead the people to lasting peace in the region. For our youth are open to learn, malice-less, creative […]
Visitors: 507 Anthony J. Marsella, Ph.D. We are — amidst pauses and respites for comfort from pizza, beer, shopping, TV football games, and “unreality” shows — caught in a bewildering and conflicted response to the world about us. We are aware something is wrong — unfamiliar, strange, frightening – but we cannot seem to grasp […]
Visitors: 207 Fr Anto Peace Channel in its endeavour to create cultural awareness, prevent future conflicts and build the potentials and capacities for youth peace building and create networks for peace builders, the 6th North East youth peace and cultural festival would be held from 20 to 23 September 2013 at Holy Cross Higher Secondary […]
Visitors: 164 NACR Desk Dimpaur A Day programme on ‘Advocacy and Lobbying for Child Rights’ was held on 27th July 2013 was organized by Nagaland Alliance for Child Rights (NACR) at Peace Channel Conference Hall, Dimapur. The main objective of the training was to capacitate the grassroots child rights activists in of the alliance in […]
Visitors: 206 Fr Anto Peace Channel Institute of Music, Art and Culture organized its third Certificate Course and had its valedictory function at the centre on 29th July 2013. Miss Kelsay Ida a researcher from Oxford University USA graced the occasion as chief guest. In her message she shared her happiness to be part […]
Visitors: 266 A day Career and Educational Expo 2013 was organized in collaboration with State Council for Educational Research (NCERT), Nagaland AND Peace Channel on 27th May, 2013 at Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School Campus, Dimapur with the theme ‘Right Career for a Peaceful Life’. Around 1000 students from different schools and colleges participated in […]
Visitors: 287 February 26, 2013, New Delhi: At an urgent press conference held in New Delhi, ASSOCHAM Ladies League demanded for massive allocations of funds in Budget 2013-14 for women’s issues, as what is coming via news and views is not enough. Dr. Harbeen Arora, Global Chairperson, ASSOCHAM Ladies League (ALL) said, “We are making […]
Visitors: 1,450 Tanaya Thakur is a 17 years old girl and a first-year law student at Chanakya National Law University, Patna. A young and dynamic lady, Tanaya considers herself to be a committed social activist who is ready to fight for justice and equally ready to oppose oppression and injustice. Thinking that her legal studies […]
Visitors: 696 Aditya Thakur is a boy of about 14 years, presently studying in Standard XI. Despite being a student, he has been involved in both writing and social activism for a period that is no less than the past two years. He finds social activism to be a must for every student as there […]
Visitors: 548 Anthony Marsella, Ph.D. November 9, 2012 Charting a “Culture of Violence:” Causes and Consequences As the immediate emotions of the presidential elections pass — the euphoria and elation of the winners, the grief, despair, anger of the losers — the harsh realities of daily life once again emerge. Among these is the widespread […]
Lenin Raghuvanshi India is the world’s largest democracy with one of the best constitutions and is equipped with domestic mechanisms to fulfil the constitutional guarantees to protect human rights and dignity. However, theory is very different from practice. Internationally accepted human rights institutions are continuously reporting severe human rights violations in India. Primary concerns are torture, […]
Visitors: 234 Author: Heera Lal, PCS Secretary UPNEDA Uttar Pradesh The persistent electricity shortage is a key bottleneck in sustainable growth of India. Our per capita consumption (778 KWH) is one of the lowest in the world as compared to world average 2600KWH. Approximately 80.9 million households are still to electrify. And 42 percent of […]
Visitors: 546 Walter Hahn Founder – Coordinator, German Dalit Solidarity Platform. Founding Member, International Dalit Solidarity Network. Strong supporter of Campaign for Electoral Reforms in India In October 2008 the “Campaign for Electoral Reforms in India (CERI)” was launched in Dhaka with an international conference after a preparation phase of more than two years. […]
Visitors: 247 John Szemerey FCIJ Former Chairman, International Committee, The Chartered Institute of Journalists London Chairman, International Advisory Board, Ground Report India Group Chairman, Honourary Editors Board, Ground Report India Group John is a political journalist, retired in summer 2005 after working over 30 years in the information services of the European Commission, Brussels. Most […]
Visitors: 269 It is at this historical juncture that this special edition of Ground Report India explores PES (Proportionate Electoral System) and CERI’s efforts before you. CERI is very grateful to Mr. Vivek Umrao Glendenning for this gesture towards Indian democracy. CERI is also thankful to all the writers who have contributed to bring out […]