In a landmark step toward empowering women in the coal industry, the Vasant Vihar Dispensary at the South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Headquarters in Bilaspur was officially inaugurated today as Coal India’s first dispensary to be operated entirely by women. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Shri Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), SECL, along with Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director Technical (Operations & Project/Planning), Shri Biranchi Das, Director (HR), Shri D. Sunil Kumar, Director (Finance), Shri Himanshu Jain, Chief Vigilance Officer, and other senior officials of SECL. The dispensary is now staffed and run entirely by a 14-member team of…
Author: Aruna Sharma
With just 11 days left before the final deadline to submit filled Enumeration Forms (EFs) in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, the state has already seen significant participation. After two rounds of door-to-door visits by Booth Level Officers (BLOs), over 6.6 crore EFs have been collected from the total 7.89 crore electors—an impressive 83.66% coverage so far. In the process, BLOs also identified that 1.59% of electors had passed away, 2.2% had permanently moved to other locations, and 0.73% were found to be enrolled at more than one place. Taking all this into account, about 88.18% of…
Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a remarkable transformation in environmental conservation. From once battling intense heatwaves, the state is now turning into a green powerhouse, setting benchmarks in ecological restoration and sustainable development. A flagship initiative of this movement is the mega plantation campaign under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0,” which marked a historic milestone in 2025 with the plantation of over 37.21 crore saplings in a single year. Over the past eight years, Uttar Pradesh has planted more than 240 crore saplings, making it one of the most…
At the concluding ceremony of the Shri Ram Katha and Guru Purnima Mahotsav at Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan in Gorakhnath Temple, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a heartfelt address centered on India’s cultural roots, spirituality, and civilizational strength. Speaking before a large gathering of saints, devotees, and dignitaries, the CM firmly stated that India cannot move forward without Lord Ram, Lord Krishna, and Lord Shiva. He invoked the ideology of socialist icon Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, highlighting how Lohia once said that as long as Indians continue to worship Shri Ram, Murli Manohar Krishna, and Mahadev Shankar, no force…
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Lucknow will host a two-day event, Yuva Kaushal Chaupal, on July 15–16, to celebrate World Youth Skills Day. The event is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Skill India – Super Power India vision and is being held under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The focus of the Chaupal is to honor and share the journeys of young individuals who have become self-reliant through skill training under the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission. Hundreds of trained youth will gather for the event, and 11 standout achievers will be featured as “Skill Youth Icons.” These…
IRCTC is excited to introduce the “Dakshin Bharat Yatra” — a 13-day spiritual rail journey aboard the Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train, beginning on 28th July 2025 from Pathankot Cantt Station. This unique pilgrimage offers a soul-stirring experience for devotees looking to connect with the divine at some of South India’s most sacred destinations. Travelers will visit the holy sites of Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, and Mallikarjuna — each holding deep religious significance and timeless cultural heritage. The tour is thoughtfully designed to be both spiritually fulfilling and affordable, making it ideal for pilgrims of all ages. To ensure ease…
(PIB) ‘Nistar’, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited to the Indian Navy on 08 Jul 2025 at Visakhapatnam. The warship has been designed and built as per classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The ship is highly specialised and can undertake Deep Sea Diving and Rescue Operations – a capability with select Navies across the globe. The ship’s name, ‘Nistar’, originates from Sanskrit and means liberation, rescue or salvation. The ship, measuring 118 m with a tonnage of nearly 10,000 tons, is installed with state-of-the-art Diving Equipment and has the capability to undertake Deep Sea Saturation Diving up to…
(PIB) The Ministry of Education is organising a two-day Vice Chancellors Conference of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat from 10th -11th July 2025. The event will be attended by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan; Hon’ble Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar; and senior officials from the Ministry of Education. The conference as part of the five years of implementation of National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) on 29th July 2025, will bring together leaders of Central Universities to review the institutional progress and collectively shape the path ahead. The discussions over the two days are expected to…
(PIB) National Fish Farmers Day is a tribute to the unwavering dedication of fish farmers who play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food security, meeting the growing demand for fish-based protein, and driving rural employment. Their efforts not only sustain millions of livelihoods but also contribute significantly to the nation’s vision of sustainable aquaculture and a thriving Blue Economy. National Fish Farmer Day 2025 is celebrated to honour and commemorate the contribution of Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr. K. H. Alikunhi, in Indian fisheries sector who had guided the induced breeding and reproduction in Indian Major…
(PIB) Smt. Raksha Khadse, MoS Youth Affairs & Sports undertook a significant visit to the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a beacon of excellence under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. She was joined by Olympic Medalist Mirabai Chanu, Head Coach Vijay Sharma, Sahdev Yadav, President IWLF, Ashwani Kumar, CEO IWLF. The Weightlifting Warriors Academy, founded by the Chief National Coach Shri Vijay Sharma, is a state-of-the-art facility meticulously designed to cultivate future champions. Operating with robust support under the Khelo India Scheme and from various sporting bodies, the academy offers a holistic environment for athletic development. Khelo India Accredited…