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*Indore, November 2, 2025 The ongoing Swachhata (Cleanliness) Campaign initiated by Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat, Mr. Siddharth Jain, is beginning to show tangible results across the rural areas of Indore district. Under the campaign, heaps of plastic and other waste materials have been removed from several gram panchayats, including Bhangya, Baroli, Ringnodiya, Solsinda, Tarana, Kajlana, and Kingdom, located along the Indore-Ujjain Road. In the past three days alone, approximately 15 tons of waste have been cleared from around 70 sites. The collected waste has been stored at the Bhangya processing shed, where it will be scientifically processed. The cleanliness drive will continue actively for the next one month to ensure long-term results. Mr. Jain informed ...

Indore, November 2, 2025 A major boost for women and child welfare is on the way for Sanwer Assembly constituency, as 25 new Anganwadi buildings worth ₹2 crore 80 lakh 50 thousand have been approved for construction across various gram panchayats in the region. Women and Child Development Minister Ms. Nirmala Bhuria will perform the bhoomipujan (foundation stone laying ceremony) for these new Anganwadi centres. She will visit Sanwer on Monday, November 3, at 11:15 AM, where she will also attend a Women’s Conference organized at the Ankit Campus and participate in the foundation ceremony. Water Resources Minister and local MLA Mr. Tulsiram Silawat informed that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the state government has sanctioned this amount to construct moder...

Indore, November 2, 2025 Collector Shivam Verma conducted an inspection of the two flyover projects being constructed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Indore on Sunday. The inspection covered the flyovers under construction at MR-10 near Best Price and in the Arjun Baroda area. He was accompanied by Additional Collector Roshan Rai and other concerned officials. During the inspection, Collector Verma reviewed the progress of the ongoing works and directed officials to ensure their timely completion. He emphasized maintaining high construction quality and safety standards, ensuring that citizens face no inconvenience during the process. To improve air quality, officials informed that two mist towers are being installed near the project sites. Collector Verma ins...

Ujjain: In a remarkable act of humanity, Advocate Abhijita Rathore, daughter-in-law of the well-known Rathore family of Ujjain, became a beacon of selflessness even in death. The 35-year-old High Court advocate and wife of railway contractor Praveen Rathore was admitted to a renowned hospital in Indore a week ago due to a severe lung infection. Although the infection was treated successfully, she unfortunately suffered a brain hemorrhage on Saturday, after which doctors declared her brain dead. According to the medical team, all other organs of Abhijita were in healthy condition and suitable for donation. When doctors approached the family with the suggestion of organ donation, her family members nobly consented, turning their personal tragedy into a gift of life for others. With the...

Ujjain:** The sacred festival of Tulsi Vivah was celebrated with great devotion and grandeur at Parashakti Adinarayani Krishna Kutia Ashram, located opposite the Ram Janardan Temple. The auspicious ceremony took place under the divine guidance of Sadhvi Guru Mata Annapurna Das Ji on the holy occasion of Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Hundreds of saints, sages, and devotees participated enthusiastically in the event, filling the ashram with an atmosphere of devotion, music, and joy. A magnificent Shobha Yatra (procession) was organized from Mangalnath Temple to the Ashram, featuring saints from 13 Akharas, traditional bands, horses, and decorated chariots carrying revered saints. Thousands of devotees joined the procession chanting spiritual hymns and slogans. During the ceremony, Guru Mata Ann...

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...