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Ujjain: The Swasth Tan-Man Yoga Club has announced a massive awareness campaign titled “Quit Tobacco and Cigarettes – Choose Fennel and Sugar Crystals.” Club President Dr. Rajesh Thakur Nirjhar and Media Incharge Ms. Ashwini Dubey released a joint press statement emphasizing the urgent need to combat the growing addiction to tobacco and cigarettes across India. They stated that while the nation is progressing rapidly in the 21st century, a large number of citizens continue to fall victim to deadly habits like smoking and chewing tobacco—leading to premature death and family distress. “Instead of the fragrance of saffron in every grain, today we see the poison of tobacco spreading across society,” said Dr. Thakur. The upcoming campaign aims to raise awareness through slogan-writing co...

**Ujjain: The Teachers’ Welfare Fund Scheme run by the PMUM Teachers’ Association organized a Diwali Milan Samaroh (Festive Get-Together) along with a joint meeting in Ujjain. Spokesperson Shahzad Khan informed that the event was held under the call of State President Murli Manohar Arjariya and presided over by District President Banshilal Soni. During the meeting, all teachers resolved to actively participate in and contribute to the Welfare Fund Scheme, emphasizing its role in supporting educators and strengthening unity among teaching professionals. The gathering also saw the nomination of new office bearers for the district committee. Following the formal proceedings, the atmosphere turned festive as the Diwali Milan ceremony brought together teachers in a spirit of camaraderi...

By Dr. Akhilesh Chaure – UjjainUJJAIN – An evening filled with poetry, emotion, and soulful expression marked the literary gathering organized by Ghazalanjali Sahitik Sanstha at Rupantaran Dussehra Maidan. The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a collective Saraswati Vandana, invoking the goddess of wisdom and art. The session was presided over by Dr. Shrikrishna Joshi, who emphasized that “A ghazal born from the heart touches every soul it reaches.” Renowned poet Dr. Akhilesh Chaure opened the poetic session with his moving ghazal: “Baat dil se nikalti hai, asar rakhti hai, Nikal ke dil se, ye dil ka hi safar karti hai…”(His verses reflected how words emerging from the heart traverse directly into another’s soul.) Following him, Vinod Kabra captiv...

“Sparsh Himalaya Festival” to be held in Thano (Dehradun) from November 3–5, 2025 – where literature, culture, and nature will merge to script a new creative saga By Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Nestled in the serene valleys of Uttarakhand, Thano village has today emerged as a new beacon of literature and culture. This is the land where the discipline of words and the energy of creation flow together in harmony. India’s first-ever ‘Writer’s Village’, established here, is no longer just a project—it has become a movement, a revolution that connects writers, poets, thinkers, and artists with the true source of their creativity — nature and the self. 🔹 The Vision of a Monastery of Words The concept of a Writer’s Village is as unique as it is inspiring. The visionary behind this idea i...

** Islamabad/New Delhi, November 1: Strategic tensions have escalated along the western coast as India commences its large-scale tri-services military exercise ‘Trishul’, designed to enhance coordination among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exercise has reportedly triggered alarm in Pakistan, prompting the Pakistan Navy to issue a new NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) and NAVAREA warning near the disputed Sir Creek region in the Arabian Sea, fearing a possible Indian offensive. According to official defense sources, the Pakistan Navy will conduct live-fire drills and naval exercises from November 2 to 5 near Sir Creek — a region that has long been a maritime flashpoint between the two nations. The alert covers a 135-kilometer-wide maritime zone, with strict warnings for commercial and civ...

Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh: In a major breakthrough against wildlife trafficking, the Ashoknagar Police have arrested two men involved in the smuggling of a rare and protected species of snake — the Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii), valued at crores of rupees in the international black market. The accused had allegedly brought the snake from Jaipur, Rajasthan, for illegal sale in Madhya Pradesh. According to official reports, the police received a tip-off that two individuals were carrying a rare species of snake for sale and heading towards JBS Colony, Ashoknagar. Acting on the intelligence, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajeev Kumar Mishra activated the informer network and formed a special team to apprehend the suspects. During a surprise checking operation, police intercepted two men and,...

** New Delhi, October 31, 2025: The Central Cabinet has officially approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, paving the way for a potential salary revision for millions of Central Government employees and pensioners. However, reports suggest that the implementation of the new pay structure may take up to three years. The government has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the new pay panel, which will function under the chairmanship of Justice Ranjan Prakash Desai. The panel has been given 18 months to complete its review and submit the final report, which is expected to be presented to the government by April 2027. According to The Financial Express, employees eager for an early implementation may need to remain patient, as past experiences indicate that the process ...

:Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Bharatiya Janata Party State President Shri Hemant Khandelwal inaugurated the program organized at Shaurya Smarak on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and National Unity Day by lighting the ceremonial lamp and offering floral tributes to Bharat Mata and Sardar Patel.Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also flagged off the “Run for Unity – A Run for National Integration and Solidarity” from Shaurya Smarak.

Ujjain, October 31, 2025:The All India Loco Running Staff Association (ALRSA), Ujjain Branch, has strongly opposed the recent order issued by the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Ratlam, transferring 40 Loco Pilots and Assistant Loco Pilots to the Palanpur Lobby. The association termed the order as “authoritarian” and demanded its immediate withdrawal, citing a severe shortage of running staff within the Ratlam Division itself. According to ALRSA representatives, the Ratlam Division is already facing a serious manpower crisis, with Loco Pilots and Assistant Loco Pilots struggling to receive timely leave, adequate rest, and pending promotions. The members argued that transferring existing staff to another lobby would worsen the operational challenges and put additional pressure on the r...

Ujjain, October 31, 2025:The training session for 280 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors of the Ghattiya Assembly Constituency was successfully conducted at the Janpad Sabha Hall, Ujjain, as part of the preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll. As per the directives of Electoral Registration Officer Rajaram Karjare, the training was held in two sessions—from 11 AM to 2 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. The session was led by Chief Master Trainer Dashrath Singh Goyal, along with Apoorva Sharma, Kishore Heerawat, Deependra Tiwari, and Dilshad Qureshi, who provided detailed guidance to participants. During the training, officials explained that, as per the Election Commission’s schedule, BLOs are required to conduct door-to-door verification of voters ...