Amit Shah inaugurates Jayaprakash Narayan Library in Delhi, urges youth to embrace reading culture

July 11, 2026 4:44 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates Jayaprakash Narayan Library in Delhi, urges youth to embrace reading culture

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Library in New Delhi, describing it as a new centre of knowledge and intellectual discourse for the youth and stressing that libraries play a vital role in shaping the future of a nation. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Keshav Chandra and several other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, HM Shah sa...

Vice President releases book on P.N. Panicker, stresses need to rebuild reading habits

May 22, 2026 7:07 PM

Vice President releases book on P.N. Panicker, stresses need to rebuild reading habits

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday expressed concern over the declining reading habits among youngsters and called for a revival of the culture of reading and deep learning in society. Releasing the book The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker authored by P. P. Sathyan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, the Vice President paid tribute to P. N. Panicker, describing him as a visionary who transformed millions of lives through the power of books and knowledge. He said Panicker believ...