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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajnath Singh chairs first Governing Council Meeting of NCC Alumni Association
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the first Governing Council Meeting of the National Cadet Corps Alumni Association (NCCAA) here on Friday and said the "guidance" of former cadets can help accelerate the goal of national development The NCCAA is a flagship association of the NCC Alumni which aims to carry forward the work of the world's largest uniformed youth organisation by bringing the former and current cadets under one umbrella and enhance their participation in the nation building Minister Narendra Modi is the first member of this association. Singh is registered as the second alumnus."We need to include the guidance of our former cadets to accelerate the goal of national development," he said, exuding confidence that the NCCAA will provide new energy and direction to the meeting took place at the South Block his address, the minister also described the NCC as a platform that presents an ideal for the youth of the termed the former NCC cadets as "strong pillars of India" who are contributing to the nation's development in diverse fields not just passively but as active exhorted the NCC to spread the values and qualities of its cadets to a larger section of people with the spirit of 'NCC Plus'."The NCC instills these values in the youth, who are associated with the NCC. Our effort should be to ensure that these values reach those who could not join the NCC," he minister highlighted that NCCAA can be actively associated with nation building efforts through programmes such as ' Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat ', ' Swachhta Abhiyan ' and various community development and social service schemes, which will influence a large part of the the NCC for its significant contribution in the all-round development of the youth, Singh said in the true spirit of its motto 'Unity & Discipline', the NCC has always been committed to national unity and nation building."It has helped lakhs of youth, including students from remote areas, to become disciplined and motivated," he meeting was attended by Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary (Department of Education) Sanjay Kumar, Secretary (Department of Youth Affairs) Pallavi Jain Govil, Defence Ministry Additional Secretary Dipti Mohil Chawla, NCC Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh and NCCAA Secretary Colonel Gagan Sharma.
Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
From matrubhoomi to karmabhoomi: Bihar BJP reaches out to migrant voters in states
BJP leaders from Bihar are traveling to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana among other states to hold interactive sessions with migrants who are registered as voters in Bihar and appeal to them to support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assembly elections. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP is running this programme in 25 districts, including Saharanpur, Noida, Chandauli, Kushi Nagar, Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Ghaziabad among others, where Bihar-origin people are in significant numbers. The BJP leaders, including state and district party office-bearers, former MLAs and MPs, are spending four to five days every month in the assigned districts of UP, holding meetings with Bihari migrants, social media influencers, NGOs and Chhath Puja committee members. The party has appointed coordinators for every district to facilitate smooth dialogue between the visiting leaders and the migrant voters. A co-coordinator, of Bihar origin, is also appointed. In these meetings, Bihar BJP leaders talk about the development carried out by the NDA government in Bihar. 'If UP is your karmabhoomi (place of work), Bihar is your matrubhoomi (motherland),' is the mantra being used by the BJP leaders to appeal to the voters for their support. 'This programme is part of the BJP's 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' campaign under which the party is reaching out to people of Bihar origin in different states. In UP, this programme is being run in 25 districts. It will continue till the Bihar elections,' said Subhash Yaduvansh, UP BJP general secretary and in-charge of the campaign in the state. Yaduvansh on Saturday held a virtual meeting with the Bihar BJP leaders scheduled to travel to UP in the coming days. According to BJP leaders, an estimated 2 crore people from Bihar have moved to states like UP, Haryana, Delhi and Maharashtra in search of livelihood. Sources said the BJP had started the meetings with Bihar-origin people days after observing Bihar Diwas in different states in March this year. People from Bihar are invited to these programmes, served state-specific cuisine as BJP leaders make their presentation. The BJP leaders are also collecting contact numbers of the visitors and their respective constituency details so that they can contact them again during the polls. BJP national president J P Nadda addressed one such meeting in New Delhi where he accused past RJD governments in Bihar of bringing 'jungle raj' to the state. He appealed to the gathering to vote for Bihar's development as they voted for Delhi in the recent Assembly polls. Organisationally, the BJP has divided Delhi in 14 district units. Delhi BJP's Purvanchal Morcha president Santosh Ojha told The Indian Express that the leaders from Bihar visited all 14 district units of the national capital. He, however, refused to divulge the details of the agenda of these meetings. On the controversy over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, Ojha said none of the Bihar-origin people attending the meetings expressed any problem with EC exercise in the state. In Haryana, these meetings are being held in Sonipat, Gurugram, Panipat and Faridabad districts where a large number of workers in industries are from Bihar. Faridabad BJP district president Pankaj Poojan Rampal said, 'In these meetings, we are not asking people to vote, we are making them aware of the party's policies and what the government is doing.' He said party leaders from Bihar were communicating better with the migrants because of language connect. BJP's former Pataliputra MP Ram Kripal Yadav has visited Faridabad at least four times since April for the interactive sessions. On June 10, he held a meeting with Faridabad Purvanchal Seva Samiti. Haryana BJP has appointed conveners for these meetings in various districts.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Bharat Gaurav train to stop at Sitamarhi & Buxar during Shri Ramayana Yatra
Patna: Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, which is all set to begin its journey on Shri Ramayana Yatra circuit from Safdarjung railway station in Delhi on July 25, will make stoppages at Sitamarhi — considered Devi Sita's birth place — and Buxar in Bihar, before reaching Janakpur in neighbouring Nepal. The fully air-conditioned (AC) train will cover approximately 7,600 kilometres, also stopping at Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nasik, Hampi and Rameshwaram among others over the next 17 days under the central govt's 'Dekho Apna Desh' and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' missions. According to East Central Railway's chief public relations officer Saraswati Chandra, the train will accommodate 150 tourists in AC-1, 2 and 3 coaches. The all-inclusive package fare is fixed at Rs 1,66,380 for AC 1, Rs 1,40,120 for AC 2 and Rs 1,17,975 for AC 3 per person. However, the fare for an AC-1 coupé will be Rs 1,79,515, he said. The spiritual journey will take pilgrims across significant locations linked to the life of Lord Ram, with an aim to promote unity through tourism by connecting diverse regions and cultural landmarks of the country. The CPRO said that the tour package will include vegetarian meals, hotel accommodations, sightseeing and road transport wherever required. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo In addition, the tourist train coaches will be equipped with CCTV cameras and onboard security personnel to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. The IRCTC will also provide healthcare facilities for passengers onboard. Interested people can book their berths through the IRCTC website or contact mobile numbers - 8595931047, 8287930299, 8882826357 and 8287930032 for more details, the CPRO said. Patna: Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, which is all set to begin its journey on Shri Ramayana Yatra circuit from Safdarjung railway station in Delhi on July 25, will make stoppages at Sitamarhi — considered Devi Sita's birth place — and Buxar in Bihar, before reaching Janakpur in neighbouring Nepal. The fully air-conditioned (AC) train will cover approximately 7,600 kilometres, also stopping at Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nasik, Hampi and Rameshwaram among others over the next 17 days under the central govt's 'Dekho Apna Desh' and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' missions. According to East Central Railway's chief public relations officer Saraswati Chandra, the train will accommodate 150 tourists in AC-1, 2 and 3 coaches. The all-inclusive package fare is fixed at Rs 1,66,380 for AC 1, Rs 1,40,120 for AC 2 and Rs 1,17,975 for AC 3 per person. However, the fare for an AC-1 coupé will be Rs 1,79,515, he said. The spiritual journey will take pilgrims across significant locations linked to the life of Lord Ram, with an aim to promote unity through tourism by connecting diverse regions and cultural landmarks of the country. The CPRO said that the tour package will include vegetarian meals, hotel accommodations, sightseeing and road transport wherever required. In addition, the tourist train coaches will be equipped with CCTV cameras and onboard security personnel to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. The IRCTC will also provide healthcare facilities for passengers onboard. Interested people can book their berths through the IRCTC website or contact mobile numbers - 8595931047, 8287930299, 8882826357 and 8287930032 for more details, the CPRO said.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
School students to be made aware of water conservation, Ganga cleanliness
Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh govt has integrated water conservation and Ganga cleanliness initiatives into the newly revised academic calendar for secondary schools to foster environmental consciousness among students. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This initiative is part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat campaign and aims to inculcate moral and environmental responsibility in young minds. The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education director has issued a circular to schools asking them to organise student-led activities focused on water literacy and the cleanliness of the Ganga throughout the academic year. Principal of KP Inter College Yogendra Singh said: "The order outlines a detailed year-long roadmap for schools. It encourages student involvement in cleanliness drives along the Ganga, promotes water-saving practices on school campuses, and highlights the broader importance of preserving natural water bodies. " To ensure holistic development, the academic calendar also includes initiatives under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme, aiming to acquaint students with India's rich cultural, historical and geographical diversity. Furthermore, schools are directed to include sports, cultural and literary events, and to observe key national and international days and weeks as part of their co-curricular schedule. A key component of revised curriculum is experiential learning. Students will engage in field trips to local rivers, ponds and both rural and urban areas to study and report on regional water conservation practices. Awareness campaigns on road safety and importance of maintaining continuous and clean flow of the Ganga will be conducted. "These initiatives reflect state's commitment to building environmentally conscious citizens from a young age, using education as primary tool for sustainable development," he added.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal celebrates West Bengal statehood day in spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
1 2 3 4 Itanagar: In the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the statehood day of West Bengal was celebrated at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday. The celebration brought together the Bengali and Gorkha communities of Arunachal Pradesh to showcase the rich heritage of West Bengal. Taking part in the celebrations, Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik congratulated the people of West Bengal and thanked them for their contributions to the development and progress of Arunachal Pradesh. He said their dedication and cultural vibrancy have enriched the social fabric of the state. Parnaik also acknowledged the pioneering efforts of institutions like the Ramakrishna Mission, along with the Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas, in strengthening the education system of Arunachal Pradesh, adding that the Ramakrishna Mission embodies the shared values that bind the people of both states. Highlighting the importance of cultural exchange, the governor said such celebrations provide young students of Arunachal Pradesh a valuable opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures of India. "When children are exposed to the traditions, music, and values of other states, they grow up with greater empathy, understanding, and respect for our nation's unity in diversity," the governor said. The event was marked by cultural presentations by students from the Nrityangan Dance & Music Academy, Itanagar, a Gorkhali dance by Lhamu Dolma Tamang and others, and local folk dance by students of PM SHRI Arunodaya School, Itanagar, traditional Bengali duet folk dance by Techi Ajum of VKV, Itanagar, and Tarh Dai of KV, Itanagar. As a part of the event, the message of West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose was read out. Later, the governor hosted high tea for the participants and interacted with the members of the Bengali and Gorkha communities, praising their efforts to preserve and promote their cultural heritage in their adopted home.
