Bhopal: A special Reiki healing and meditation session organised in Bhopal during the BRICS Summit became a centre of international interest. Held at Hotel Taj Lakefront, the session was attended by delegates from 10 BRICS-associated countries, leading influencers from Bhopal, and guests from various fields. The initiative aimed to showcase India’s spiritual traditions and energy-based wellness practices on a global platform. The session was conducted by Oorjaguru Ayush Gupta, who introduced the foreign delegates to the practice of Reiki healing and explained its principles. He also guided the participants through…
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IMIA Takes Major Step: Maharashtra–Goa FIP Gives Fresh Momentum to Responsible Fisheries
India Moves Toward ‘One India–One FIP’ as IMIA Strengthens Its Sustainable Fisheries Mission Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Taking a significant step toward sustainable development in India’s marine ingredients industry, the Indian Marine Ingredients Association (IMIA) has completed the second important phase of its national sustainability initiative. The Maharashtra–Goa Small Pelagic Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) and the Indian West Coast Multi-Species Trawler FIP have been incorporated into the national framework for responsible fisheries development. The Indian Marine Ingredients Association aims to establish a coordinated framework for responsible fisheries management across the country…
Read More15 Remarkable Weaving Traditions of India Showcase Their Craft in Mumbai
NABARD Brings India’s Rich Handloom Heritage to Mumbai Handloom Craftsmanship Takes Centre Stage at NABARD Exhibition Mumbai (Anil Bedag): In a significant initiative to connect India’s rich handloom heritage with markets and empower weavers, NABARD organized a three-day National Handloom Day Exhibition-cum-Sale in Mumbai. Held from August 5 to 7 at NABARD’s Head Office in Bandra-Kurla Complex, the event showcased products representing 15 renowned handloom traditions from across the country. Maharashtra’s Paithani, Telangana’s Pochampally Ikat, Rajasthan’s Kota Doria, Odisha’s Sambalpuri, Bihar’s Bhagalpur Silk and West Bengal’s Kantha Stitch were among…
Read MoreNainital Ropeway: A 139-Year-Old British Plan That Never Took Off
Nainital: Long before modern India began discussing ropeways as a solution to traffic congestion in hill towns, British administrators had already envisioned a ropeway connecting Nainital with Kaladhungi. Historical records indicate that a proposal for a 3,000-foot ropeway was formally considered and approved at various administrative levels as early as 1887-88.Nainital began developing as a hill station in 1843, when European settlers started establishing the town around the lake. The British saw Nainital as both a scenic retreat and an important administrative centre. As its summer population grew, concerns also…
Read MoreIntensive Checking Drive Against School Vehicles; Four Seized in Gonda
Gonda: A special checking drive against school vehicles has been launched in Gonda district to ensure compliance with fitness, permit and other mandatory safety requirements. The campaign is being conducted in accordance with government directives and orders issued by the district administration. A joint team of the police and Transport Department carried out intensive inspections at several locations, including Khorhansa, Darjikuan, Wazirganj, Munnan Khan Chauraha and Circular Road. During the checks, officials examined fitness certificates, permits and other mandatory documents of school vehicles. Four school vehicles were seized after they…
Read MoreGonda DM Inspects Construction of Chief Minister’s Model Composite School
Gonda: Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction Chief Minister’s Model Composite School in Dullapur Khalsa village of Jhanjhari development block and reviewed the progress of the ambitious education project. The proposed school, being constructed under the government’s project, will cater to students from the pre-primary level through Class 12. During the inspection, the District Magistrate reviewed various ongoing construction activities and sought details from officials about the work completed so far and the remaining components of the project. Niranjan directed the District Basic Education…
Read MoreRam Temple Set to Get Its First CEO; 18 Candidates Shortlisted After Screening 5,200 Applications
Ayodhya: The process to appoint the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya has entered its final stage, with interviews of shortlisted candidates scheduled as part of the selection process. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust had invited applications for the CEO post until July 18 and received around 5,200 applications. Following scrutiny and screening, 54 candidates were shortlisted, of whom 18 have now been called for the first round of interviews. The appointment is expected to strengthen the administrative structure of the…
Read MoreRohilkhand University Ready to Host Two AIU North Zone Tournaments
Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) has begun preparations to host two prestigious Association of Indian Universities (AIU) North Zone Inter-University tournaments at the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Sports Complex. The university has been entrusted with hosting the Men’s Table Tennis and Women’s Basketball North Zone competitions, a responsibility being seen as a significant achievement for the institution and its sporting infrastructure. Among the five state universities in Uttar Pradesh selected to host different North Zone competitions, MJPRU has been given the responsibility of organising these two major tournaments. The…
Read MoreNewly Constructed PG Block Inaugurated at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College
Gonda: The newly constructed Postgraduate (PG) Block at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Degree College, Gonda, was inaugurated at a grand ceremony attended by faculty members, students, management representatives and distinguished guests. Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, who was the chief guest, formally inaugurated the new building. The dignitaries were warmly welcomed with bouquets, mementoes and traditional angavastram. The college’s officiating Principal, Professor Jitendra Singh, welcomed the guests and outlined the objectives and significance of the programme. Addressing the gathering, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan said the new PG Block would mark…
Read MoreARTO Administration Launches Major Crackdown on School Buses, Three Seized
Gonda: The Transport Department has intensified its inspection drive against school vehicles in Gonda, with three school buses of Shri Sai Education and Sports College, Colonelganj, seized after being found without valid fitness certificates, permits and insurance. The action was carried out by a joint team constituted under the leadership of ARTO Administration R.C. Bhartiya as part of an ongoing campaign directed by the state government to ensure the safety of children travelling in school vehicles and verify their statutory documents. During the inspection, three buses operated by Shri Sai…
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