Category: India

Bareilly: To mark the completion of 12 years of the Central Government, the Information and Public Relations Department, Bareilly, has organized a photo exhibition at the Collectorate premises highlighting major achievements, welfare initiatives, and development projects undertaken during the past decade. The exhibition presents a comprehensive overview of the government’s accomplishments across various sectors through informative displays, photographs, and visual presentations. The initiative aims to familiarize citizens with key policies, flagship schemes, and developmental interventions that have impacted millions across the country. Among the major schemes featured in the exhibition…

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In a significant step towards women’s economic empowerment, the Sugandha Mahila Samiti of NCL’s Jhingurda Project has extended support to local young women under the Kriti Mahila Mandal’s “Ek Kadam” campaign. The initiative aims to create sustainable self-employment opportunities for members of the Rani Durgavati Self-Help Group (SHG). With support from the Municipal Corporation, the group has been allotted a shop at the Jhingurda Cooperative to operate and expand its business. The facility will serve as a dedicated outlet for products and services such as jute handicrafts, tailoring, and beauty…

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Rihand: NTPC Rihand celebrated the successful conclusion of its flagship Girl Child Empowerment Mission-2026, “Sapno Ki Udaan” (Flight of Dreams), with a grand ceremony at the Tarang Auditorium on June 16. The four-week residential programme focused on building confidence, leadership, life skills, and self-reliance among young girls. The closing event was attended by Sanjay Asati, Executive Director and Project Head, NTPC Rihand, along with senior officials from NTPC projects, women’s welfare organizations, CISF, village representatives, employees, and parents. The participants showcased their talents through yoga demonstrations, cultural performances, patriotic songs,…

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Maharajganj: Reinforcing the message that rural development is incomplete without the education of girls, non-profit organization Educate Girls organized a Night Chaupal in Darhata Gram Panchayat of Mithaura block to encourage community participation in promoting girls’ education. The initiative aimed to identify and support girls who are out of school or have discontinued their education, while creating awareness among parents and community members about the long-term benefits of educating daughters. Held during the evening hours, the Chaupal witnessed enthusiastic participation from villagers, parents, panchayat representatives and local youth. Discussions focused…

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Mumbai: Bandhan Bank has announced enhanced interest rates on its Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposit schemes, offering Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers an attractive opportunity to earn competitive returns on US dollar-denominated deposits over the medium to long term. Under the revised offering, the bank will provide an interest rate of 7.1% on FCNR(B) deposits of USD 1 million and above for tenures ranging from three to five years. For deposits of up to USD 1 million, the interest rate has been increased to 7% for the same tenure. The…

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Gonda: Preparations for the celebration of International Yoga Day on June 21 have gathered pace in Gonda district, with the administration planning large-scale events from the district headquarters down to the Gram Panchayat level. A review meeting chaired by District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan was held at the Collectorate Auditorium to assess arrangements and ensure the successful organization of Yoga Day programmes across the district. Public representatives and officials from various departments attended the meeting. Addressing the gathering, the District Magistrate said that International Yoga Day is not merely an event…

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Bareilly: A meeting of the District-Level Mining Task Force was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh at the Collectorate Auditorium to review enforcement measures aimed at curbing illegal mining, unauthorized transportation and unlawful storage of minerals across the district. During the meeting, the District Magistrate assessed ongoing enforcement activities and directed officials to launch intensive joint operations against illegal mining and transportation. He emphasized the need for continuous monitoring of sensitive areas and instructed all concerned departments to strengthen coordination for effective implementation of mining regulations. Officials…

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The Message of ‘Nagabandham’ Resonates Through the Ananta Padmanabha Swamy Rath Yatra Mumbai (Anil Bedag): A remarkable confluence of faith, culture, and cinema was witnessed in Hyderabad as the team of the upcoming pan-India epic fantasy film ‘Nagabandham’ grandly launched the Ananta Padmanabha Swamy Rath Yatra. Beginning with the unveiling of a divine idol of Lord Ananta Padmanabha Swamy, the journey has evolved beyond a film promotion campaign into a meaningful initiative aimed at bringing India’s rich cultural heritage closer to the masses. Director Abhishek Nama emphasized that the effort…

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Ravindra Kesari Singrauli: The prize distribution ceremony of the Annual Mine Safety Week-2025 was held at the Khadia Area of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL). Organised by the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Varanasi, the event focused on promoting safety awareness, strengthening workplace safety culture, and advancing the goal of zero accidents across coal mines in the Singrauli region. Ujjwal Ta, Director General of Mines Safety, attended as the chief guest. Other dignitaries included Neeraj Kumar, Deputy Director General, DGMS (Northern Zone), Ghaziabad; B. Sairam, CMD, NCL; Manish Kumar, Director…

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