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Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
ACT Sharada Public School celebrates Guru Purnima
ACT Sharada Public School, Bijapur, observed Guru Purnima with devotion. Guests Sri Shant Mallikarjun Swamiji and Pujya Sri Jeetagiri Swamiji spoke on the role of gurus in shaping values. Students presented songs, skits, and dances, while Rangoli and bulletin board contests added colour to the occasion.
Daily Tribune
19-07-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Tributes pour in for longtime Bahrain resident Manijeh Mistry
Former Bahrain resident and community stalwart Manijeh Mistry passed away in Pune following a cardiac failure. She was 72. Mistry, who relocated to India in 2022, had spent over two decades in Bahrain, serving as a lecturer at the University of Bahrain's College of Health Sciences. Beyond her academic contributions, she was a prominent figure in Bahrain's social scene, closely associated with the Indian Ladies Association, Migrant Workers Protection Society, Lions Club of Bahrain, Bahrain Zoroastrian Association, and several other community organisations. Known for her warmth, creativity, and leadership, Mistry held key roles within the Indian Ladies Association, including Treasurer and Youth Wing Head. She was also admired for her culinary skills, theatre performances, Rangoli art, and gardening. She is survived by her husband Percy Mistry, son Framarz, and daughter Friya. Community members in Bahrain and Pune have expressed deep sorrow at her passing, remembering her as a woman of compassion and spirited involvement.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NDA leaders celebrate ‘triumph of democracy' day across Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada: The national democratic alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh — comprising of TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP — celebrated the completion of one year of the historic 2024 election victory on a grand scale across the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The celebrations echoed the festive spirit of Sankranti, with vibrant programs and messages of gratitude and commitment shared by the leaders. Chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu hailed June 4 as a landmark in AP's political history. Taking to social media platform X, he described it as "the day when dictatorship ended and democracy was restored". He emphasized that people's revolution against the previous YSRCP regime laid the foundation for the state's ongoing journey of welfare, development, and good governance. Deputy chief minister echoed similar sentiments in his post, calling June 4 "a day for public verdict, public awareness, and the protection of democracy". He noted that Jana Sena achieved a 100% strike rate in the elections and credited the NDA's success to the tireless efforts of party workers and the courage of AP people. Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and Naidu's experience, he reaffirmed the alliance's goal of "building a golden Andhra by 2047" as part of the national vision of Vikasit Bharat. IT and HRD minister Nara Lokesh also thanked people for their unwavering support and emphasized that the govt is prioritizing welfare and development with renewed energy and commitment. "Exactly a year ago, democracy triumphed," he posted on X. Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar participated in traditional celebrations conducted by Jana Sena at Vijayawada. A Rangoli festival was conducted as part of the celebrations.
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Celebrate the ‘Year of good governance' on June 4: Pawan Kalyan
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh is set to celebrate a significant milestone on June 4, marking one year since the ousting of the YSRCP regime and the establishment of the coalition government. This period, dubbed by the ruling alliance as a year of 'Good governance' and 'Relief from a nightmare,' will be commemorated with festivities reminiscent of Sankranti and Diwali. Jana Sena Party supremo Pawan Kalyan has called upon party leaders, Veer Mahilas (women's wing), and cadres to celebrate this auspicious occasion. The party's central office has issued directives for widespread digital campaigns across social media platforms to promote the celebrations. On the morning of June 4 under the theme, 'A year since good governance began,' party members are encouraged to adorn their doorways with traditional Rangoli designs. Rangoli competitions for women will also be organised. In the evening, to signify 'A year since the nightmare ended,' participants are urged to light lamps and set off firecrackers, much like Diwali. Visuals of these celebrations are to be posted on social media, clearly communicated to all cadres. The NDA government, formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan in the State, is now completing its first year of what it terms as 'Good governance.' This upcoming celebration aims to highlight this transition and the positive changes experienced by the people of Andhra Pradesh.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Panels formed for awareness on Yogandhra programmes
Bhimavaram: West Godavari district Collector Chadalawada Nagarani said that a massive plan is being formulated and implemented to make the Yogandhra programme a success in the district in accordance with the government's orders. On Thursday, she personally participated in a yoga training programme organised at Alluri Seetharamaraju Smritivanam here and practiced yoga asanas. After the training programme, she said that committees have been formed at the respective levels to organise extensive awareness programmes at the village, mandal and district levels. She said that people from all walks of life, including public representatives, officials, students, youth and voluntary organisations are participating in this programme. She said that a Yoga Street has been set up at the Alluri Seetharamaraju Smriti Vanam in the district headquarters and a programme is being organised every day. She said that rallies and awareness programmes are being organised by selecting a mandal every day. As part of the Yoga Month programme, one hundred master trainers have been selected and completed a three-day training to train 50 trainers each. They will provide training within the mandal and village limits. Yoga demonstrations will be organised with at least 5,000 people at identified tourist places. A large-scale yoga demonstration on boats was already completed on May 27 at Valandara dock on the banks of Vasishta Godavari. Steps have been taken to organise a large-scale yoga on the premises of the famous pilgrimage site Penugonda Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari temple. Yogandhra programmes will be organised grandly on June 9th at Perupalem Beach in Mogalthur mandal, on the 16th at Alluri Sitarama Raju Smriti Vanam in Bhimavaram, and on the 19th at DNR College in Bhimavaram and VNM College in Narasapuram with 5,000 people. All the people are requested to participate in large numbers and make it a success. Yoga competitions at various levels will be organised at village and ward levels. She said that the competitions started from May 26 and will end on May 30. At the mandal level, competitions will be held from June 2 to June 7 and at the district level from June 9 to June 14. The winners of the Best Yoga Song, Best Yoga Painting, Best Yoga Essay, etc will be announced and prizes will be given away on June 17 and 18. She said that Rangoli competitions will also be held on June 2. Preparations are being made for a large-scale yoga demonstration programme on the occasion of International Yoga Day on June 21. DEO E Narayana, District Tourism Officer AV Apparao, Arogyasri District Coordinator Dr Kirti Sravan, AYUSH Department's Dr Hari Srinivas, Yoga Master Trainees U Venkateswara Raju, P Bhavani, P Rohini, Isha Foundation, Bhimavaram Coordinator Dr D Vijaya, prominent social workers Kanteti Venkataraju, Alluri Seetharamaraju Seva Samiti Yoga Master BHV Satyanarayana Raju, local people, children, and others participated in this programme.
