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New Begonia species named after Arunachal Deputy CM Chowna Mein

Itanagar, Oct 11 (UNI) In a remarkable recognition of his contributions to agricultural and horticultural development in Arunachal Pradesh, a newly discovered Begonia species has been named “Chowna Buku Chulu (Aryarakta)”, meaning “noble red”, in honour of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.
The discovery was made by a research team from the State Horticulture Research and Development Institute (SHRDI), Basar, in Leparada district. The vibrant red-leaf Begonia, found in the region’s natural habitat, symbolizes the spirit of scientific curiosity and discovery.
Expressing gratitude for the honour, Deputy CM Chowna Mein in a social media post today said he was “humbled by the gesture of SHRDI for acknowledging my contribution towards strengthening research and innovation in the agriculture and horticulture sectors of the state.”

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LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference during the annual celebration of Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 70U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference during the annual celebration of Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 69U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference during the annual celebration of Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 68U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav along with party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav celebrates Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a tradition celebrated annually as a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 67U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav along with party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav celebrates Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a tradition celebrated annually as a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 66U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav along with party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav celebrates Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a tradition celebrated annually as a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 65U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav along with party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav celebrates Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a tradition celebrated annually as a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 64U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav along with party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav celebrates Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a tradition celebrated annually as a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 63U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav along with party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav celebrates Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a tradition celebrated annually as a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 62U

LUCKNOW, NOV 10 (UNI): Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav along with party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav celebrates Khajanchi’s (treasury) birthday - a tradition celebrated annually as a political statement against the demonetisation policy, in Lucknow on Monday. UNI Photo 61U

KOLKATA, NOV 10 (UNI): AIUTUC stage a protest rally against the anti-worker and anti-employee policies of the central and state governments, at Shaheed Minar in Kolkata on Monday. UNI Photo 129U

KOLKATA, NOV 10 (UNI): AIUTUC stage a protest rally against the anti-worker and anti-employee policies of the central and state governments, at Shaheed Minar in Kolkata on Monday. UNI Photo 128U

HYDERABAD, NOV 10 (UNI): Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy conducts an inspection regarding the progress of the on-going redevelopment works of Secunderabad Railway Station, in Hyderabad on Monday. UNI Photo 127U

HYDERABAD, NOV 10 (UNI): Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy conducts an inspection regarding the progress of the on-going redevelopment works of Secunderabad Railway Station, in Hyderabad on Monday. UNI Photo 126U

HYDERABAD, NOV 10 (UNI): Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy conducts an inspection regarding the progress of the on-going redevelopment works of Secunderabad Railway Station, in Hyderabad on Monday. UNI Photo 125U

HYDERABAD, NOV 10 (UNI): Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy conducts an inspection regarding the progress of the on-going redevelopment works of Secunderabad Railway Station, in Hyderabad on Monday. UNI Photo 124U

HYDERABAD, NOV 10 (UNI): Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy conducts an inspection regarding the progress of the on-going redevelopment works of Secunderabad Railway Station, in Hyderabad on Monday. UNI Photo 123U

KOLKATA, NOV 10 (UNI): West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose greets the gathering as he celebrates the 150th anniversary of National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ during a student’s rally, in front of Indian Museum in Kolkata on Monday. UNI Photo 122U

KOLKATA, NOV 10 (UNI): West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose with specially-abled children as he celebrates the 150th anniversary of National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ during a student’s rally, in front of Indian Museum in Kolkata on Monday. UNI Photo 121U

KOLKATA, NOV 10 (UNI): West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose pays floral tribute to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee to celebrate the 150th anniversary of National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ during a student’s rally, in front of Indian Museum in Kolkata on Monday. UNI Photo 120U