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India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Haryana govt completes preparations to implement Lado Lakshmi Scheme
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Thursday completed preparations for implementing the Lado Lakshmi Scheme, under which Rs 2100 would be deposited in poor women's accounts monthly. According to a post on X from the Department of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture (DIPR), 'Chief Minister Nayab Saini said that the state government has made complete preparations to implement the Lado Lakshmi Scheme. Under this scheme, an amount of 2100-2100 rupees will be deposited into the accounts of women this year itself.' 'A provision of 5000 crore rupees has also been made in the budget for this scheme. The significant aspect is that out of 217 resolutions, the government has fulfilled 28 resolutions in the last 5 months, and work is ongoing on 90 resolutions,' the post further read. Furthermore, the state government will also declare results for 7500 job positions for the youth. 'The Chief Minister said that soon the state government will declare the results for 7500 job positions for the youth, and in addition, a plan is being made to provide jobs to the youth by advertising vacant posts in all departments,' it stated. Earlier on June 23, the Haryana CM called upon Vice Chancellors of universities across the state to place special emphasis on skill development programmes to enhance the employability of the youth. According to an official release, the Haryana Chief Minister emphasised that universities should collaborate closely with industries to bridge the gap between education and employment. 'Each university should run at least 10 per cent of its programs in collaboration with industrial partners. This initiative is expected to create employment opportunities for the state's youth while addressing the evolving needs of various industries,' he said. (ANI)
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Her loss is irreplaceable': Dance fraternity pays tribute to Kathak guru
Kathak dancer and guru Mangala Bhatt (62) passed away on Monday. She died at 12 pm at a hospital in Hyderabad. The news came as a shock to her fans, fellow dancers, family, and friends, who expressed their grief and remembered her contributions to the world of dance. Mangala, along with her husband Raghav Raj Bhatt, founded Aakruti Kathak Kendra in Hyderabad in 1990. The institute has trained thousands of students in Kathak over the years. In recognition of their contribution to Kathak, both were honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2019. Mangala receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2019) from President Droupadi Murmu;(right) Kathak duo Mangala and Raghav Raj Bhatt, a couple both on and off stage. 'It is a huge loss as she promoted Kathak in Hyderabad for so many years. We worked together on many collaborations and had met just last month at a dance workshop in IIT Hyderabad. She was a strong lady. I pray that God gives strength to her family and students.' — Deepika Reddy, dancer 'My deepest condolences. Mangala ji was a wonderful dancer and choreographer who took Kathak to new heights. Her passing is a great loss to the fraternity.' — Mamidi Harikrishna, Director of Language and Culture, Telangana 'It is very sad. We grew up together and she was a good friend and a wonderful guru. Mangala passed away too early. She was one of the prominent figures who brought Kathak to Hyderabad and nurtured it with passion and dedication. Her loss is a big one for the dance community.' — Ananda Shankar Jayant, dancer
