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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Prayagraj celebrates Int'l Yoga Day with wide, all-round participation
Prayaraj: Govt organisations, district administration, educational institutions and social organisations in Prayagraj joined the nation in celebrating 11th on Saturday. In the main function, the Sangam turned into a spiritual and wellness hub as more than 10,000 people gathered to mark the day. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The grand celebration at Sangam Nose was the main event in the city and saw enthusiastic participation of yoga practitioners, students, govt officials, and spiritual seekers. Presiding over the ceremony as chief guest, minister for Industrial Development, Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi', led the participants through yoga postures and breathing exercises. The event was jointly organised by the district administration and the AYUSH department. Speaking on the occasion, 'Nandi' emphasised that yoga is India's gift to the world and an integral part of the nation's ancient heritage. "Yoga is a scientific path to a healthy life as it balances the mind, body and soul, and has become a symbol of Indian culture worldwide under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi," he said. At North Central Railway (NCR) headquarters in Subedarganj, International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Themed "Yoga for One Earth, One Health", the programme was inaugurated with the live telecast of PM Modi's address from Visakhapatnam. The yoga session at NCR was led by General Manager Upendra Chandra Joshi, who practised yoga along with officers and employees. The event was organised under the guidance of trained yoga instructor. In his address, the GM emphasised the significance of integrating yoga into daily routines. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At Prayagraj Division of NCR, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Rajneesh Aggarwal, inaugurated the event. In his address, Aggarwal described yoga as a spiritual discipline that harmonises the body and mind, boosting energy, focus, and inner strength. He noted that yoga not only improves physical fitness but also sharpens mental resilience and emotional stability. He encouraged railway personnel to embrace yoga to improve their health and work efficiency. At Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Prayagraj the programme began with a morning yoga session in which students, teachers and staff participated. Under the guidance of yoga instructors, everyone practised various yogasanas, pranayama and meditation. Many teachers, officers, and students of the institute were present at this event. At Prof Rajendra Singh (Raju Bhaiya) University, the day was celebrated in a grand manner under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Akhilesh Kumar Singh. On the occasion of Yoga Day, a programme was celebrated on the university campus in, which a large number of students, teachers' families, and all officers and employees with their families and residents of the area around the university also participated. The university also conducted group yoga practice with NCC cadets and soldiers at Arail Ghat. International Yoga Day was also celebrated at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Prayagraj. The programme was presided over by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Satyakam. Under a special initiative guided by the Chancellor of the University, Anandiben Patel, all the members of the university participated in the 'Surya Namaskar' yoga practice with the aim of setting a world record. Likewise, at Army Public School, Old Cantt, a large-scale event involving students, NCC cadets, and staff was held. The programme featured guided yoga postures, meditation sessions, and a pledge for healthier living through yoga. Meanwhile, more than 14,500 students across 169 madrasas also took part in yoga sessions. The Minority Welfare Officer confirmed the participation, stating that yoga was well received by the madrasa community. Children in orphanages, supported by Blue Cross Organisation, also joined the celebrations, practising yoga and learning its health benefits from medical experts. Yoga Day was also celebrated at headquarters Central Air Command (CAC) and all units. Senior officers along with personnel and families of CAC participated in the event. All participants viewed the address of the PM on the occasion followed by a session of Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) which not only educated all the participants but also inspired them to adopt yoga as an essential part of their daily lives. Besides this, a series of asanas, breathing techniques and meditation practices were also undertaken successfully. At the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Allahabad, a special Yoga workshop was organised. The event commenced with the participation of students, faculty, staff, and yoga enthusiasts from the campus community. The workshop was conducted under the guidance of certified yoga instructor . Undeterred by the early morning showers, Nazareth hospital joyfully celebrated the Day by organising Yoga Sangam, radiating a spirit of wellness and unity. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of nearly 200 staff members and students, all gathered to embrace this global movement for health, harmony, and mindfulness.
The Star
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
SC adds 59 entities to investor alert list in 1Q
KUANTAN: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) added 59 names to its Investor Alert List in the first quarter (1Q) of this year, said chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi. He said this move is part of ongoing efforts to combat the increasingly rampant scams, alongside blocking fraudulent websites and social media pages. "In 2024, we added 273 names to the Alert List, and in the 1Q this year, we added another 59,' he said during his opening remarks at the launch of the Bersama InvestSmart@Pahang 2025 programme. The event was officiated by Pahang Investment, Industrial Development, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib. Mohammad Faiz added that the SC also collaborates closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to block these deceptive sites. "Last year, we blocked 153 websites and 261 social media pages. In the 1Q, we blocked 29 websites and 91 social media pages. These numbers show how much illicit activity we are fighting daily,' he said. As of May 2025, he said, the SC had received 1,218 complaints and enquiries about scams. Mohammad Faiz also reminded the public to be cautious of scams that claim to be Shariah‑compliant, using religious sentiment to gain trust. Bersama InvestSmart@Pahang 2025 is a three‑day programme starting today, bringing together government officials, capital market industry players, and regulators under one roof as part of the SC's investor outreach initiative. More than 40 exhibitors are participating in the event, themed "Bijak Labur, Hidup Makmur'. - Bernama
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
SC adds 59 entities to investor alert list in Q1
KUANTAN: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) added 59 names to its Investor Alert List in the first quarter (1Q) of this year, said chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi. He said this move is part of ongoing efforts to combat the increasingly rampant scams, alongside blocking fraudulent websites and social media pages. 'In 2024, we added 273 names to the Alert List, and in the 1Q this year, we added another 59,' he said during his opening remarks at the launch of the Bersama InvestSmart@Pahang 2025 programme. The event was officiated by Pahang Investment, Industrial Development, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib. Mohammad Faiz added that the SC also collaborates closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to block these deceptive sites. 'Last year, we blocked 153 websites and 261 social media pages. In the 1Q, we blocked 29 websites and 91 social media pages. These numbers show how much illicit activity we are fighting daily,' he said. As of May 2025, he said, the SC had received 1,218 complaints and enquiries about scams. Mohammad Faiz also reminded the public to be cautious of scams that claim to be Shariah‑compliant, using religious sentiment to gain trust. Bersama InvestSmart@Pahang 2025 is a three‑day programme starting today, bringing together government officials, capital market industry players, and regulators under one roof as part of the SC's investor outreach initiative. More than 40 exhibitors are participating in the event, themed 'Bijak Labur, Hidup Makmur'.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
SC adds 59 scam names to alert list in Q1 2025
KUANTAN: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) added 59 names to its Investor Alert List in the first quarter (1Q) of this year, said chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi. He said this move is part of ongoing efforts to combat the increasingly rampant scams, alongside blocking fraudulent websites and social media pages. 'In 2024, we added 273 names to the Alert List, and in the 1Q this year, we added another 59,' he said during his opening remarks at the launch of the Bersama InvestSmart@Pahang 2025 programme. The event was officiated by Pahang Investment, Industrial Development, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib. Mohammad Faiz added that the SC also collaborates closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to block these deceptive sites. 'Last year, we blocked 153 websites and 261 social media pages. In the 1Q, we blocked 29 websites and 91 social media pages. These numbers show how much illicit activity we are fighting daily,' he said. As of May 2025, he said, the SC had received 1,218 complaints and enquiries about scams. Mohammad Faiz also reminded the public to be cautious of scams that claim to be Shariah‑compliant, using religious sentiment to gain trust. Bersama InvestSmart@Pahang 2025 is a three‑day programme starting today, bringing together government officials, capital market industry players, and regulators under one roof as part of the SC's investor outreach initiative. More than 40 exhibitors are participating in the event, themed 'Bijak Labur, Hidup Makmur'.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP's GCC policy push to turn state into office hub, create 2 lakh jobs
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The UP Cabinet approval of the Uttar Pradesh Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy will help in establishing the state as a hub for office space and also in generating over 2 lakh high-paying jobs over the next five years, say industry state has announced a 30–50% front-end subsidy on land cost, a 25% capital subsidy up to Rs 10 crore for Level-1 and Rs 25 crore for advanced GCCs , and 100% stamp duty exemption.'The incentives will be based on the performance of the company with a focus on job creation, export growth, and technology innovation. The process of availing the benefits of these incentives will also be streamlined by the state government to reduce the administrative burden on the companies,' said Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI and Investment Promotion, Government of Uttar experts say that the surge in corporate leasing is being propelled by access to a skilled talent pool, improved infrastructure, metro expansions, new expressways, and the development of large-scale commercial complexes.'The approval by the state cabinet will further accelerate this momentum by transforming the region into a hub for office space and innovation,' said Santosh Agarwal, Executive Director at Alpha approved policy has broadly categorised two kinds of GCCs: Level 1 and Advanced (Unnat) GCCs, depending upon investment and employment policy has defined Level 1 GCCs as those which undertake a minimum capital investment of Rs 15–20 crore or create employment for 100–200 people depending upon the city in (Unnat) GCCs have been defined as those with a minimum capital investment of Rs 50–75 crore and which create employment for at least 300–500 employees depending upon the city.'For the real estate sector, this opens up a significant opportunity to develop world-class office infrastructure, co-working ecosystems, and integrated urban spaces. We foresee a surge in demand for Grade A commercial real estate, complemented by residential and social infrastructure,' said Abhishek Trehan, Executive Director, Trehan government has also provided an interest subsidy of 5% on construction and purchase of plant and machinery; a 20% subsidy on operating expenditure; payroll subsidy up to Rs 20 crore; subsidy on recruitment of new employees; EPFO refund; and support for creation of internship opportunities.'The government's move marks a shift from being a cost-based outsourcing destination to becoming a value-driven global business hub. By addressing core operational levers like infrastructure, talent, and ease of doing business, the policy creates the right environment for multinationals to think long term,' said Yash Garg, Director, M3M state government will also provide technical and regulatory support to GCCs. Under the regulatory support, exemptions will be provided under various Acts for five years, including pollution, maternity, factories, among others.
