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Gujarat: Ahead of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Vadodara, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has undertaken a large-scale cleanliness and environmental campaign across the city, with participation from thousands of citizens, sanitation workers, officials, elected representatives, educational institutions and NGOs.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Vadodara on September 8, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects worth Rs. 35,200 crore in Gujarat. He will also address the ‘NaMo 4 Viksit Bharat’ event in the city.The cleanliness campaign, being conducted as part of the Gujarat government’s special ‘Swachhata Se Swagat’ initiative for the visit, has focused on public spaces, lakes, gardens, healthc...

Vidya Bharati Vivekanand Vidya Vikas Parishad successfully hosted its Annual Function on 03 September 2026 at the prestigious Vivekananda Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata.Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 7: Operating under the core philosophy of “Vidya Se Sanskriti, Sanskriti Se Rashtranirman” (From Education to Culture, and Culture to Nation-Building), the organization continues to champion an educational framework deeply rooted in traditional values, character building, profound knowledge, and patriotic devotion. This annual gathering highlighted the collective mission of fostering individuals dedicated to duty, discipline, and national service, reinforcing the organization’s ultimate vision: education, culture, society, and nation.Dignitar...

Dr. Dhanwantari Jha invited as India’s only Ayurveda representative amid renewed India–China engagementNew Delhi [India], September 5: At a time of renewed diplomatic engagement between India and China, Dr. Dhanwantari Jha, Indian Ayurvedic physician and international Ayurveda educator, has been invited to participate in the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum on Traditional Medicine, being held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China, from September 16–18, 2026.Dr. Dhanwantarikumar Harinath Jha is the only Indian participant and the only representative of Ayurveda invited to the academic dialogue on traditional medicine education during the Forum, where experts will discuss educational standards, qualification and mutual recognition, digital technology and the future o...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 29: The IEM-UEM Group marked a significant milestone in its innovation and academic journey with the inauguration of the IEM Innovation Park by renowned NASA astronaut, scientist and engineer Dr. Donald A. Thomas at the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, on Friday.The Innovation Park has been established as a platform where students, researchers and innovators can take ideas from concept to prototypes, products and technology-driven solutions with real-world applications. The initiative brings together interdisciplinary research, creativity, technology and entrepreneurship within a collaborative ecosystem.The inauguration was attended by senior members of the IEM-UEM Group, including Prof. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Vice-Chanc...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 26: A Blessed Day at Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital, Ahmedabad. We were deeply honored by the visit of Dr. Mukesh Mahaling Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha.Despite his extremely busy schedule, he took out time to visit our hospital and see for himself the spirit of “Service to Man is Service to God”. He was truly touched to witness how our institution provides world-class, 100% FREE cardiac care to children without any expectations at all.The highlight of the day was when the Hon’ble Minister blessed 10 little hearts who had just undergone successful FREE CARDIAC SURGERIES at our hospital, praying for their long and healthy lives.He also assured that the Government of Odisha will strengthen its collab...

New Delhi [India], August 24: The Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board today visited the IRCTC War Room at the World Trade Centre in New Delhi and undertook a detailed review of its monitoring, surveillance and operational activities.During the visit, the Chairman spent nearly two hours reviewing the functioning of the War Room and interacting with IRCTC CMD (L/A) Rahul Himalian and senior Directors and officials. The detailed discussions focused on passenger services, real-time monitoring, grievance redressal mechanisms, catering quality, and the measures being undertaken by IRCTC to continuously improve the passenger experience.The Chairman appreciated the efforts being made by IRCTC towards strengthening service delivery and improving the overall quality of passenger amenit...

New Delhi [India], August 24: Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) has been appointed as National Advisor, BRICS CCI.The appointment letter was formally handed over to Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) by Sameep Shastri, Chairman, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI).The appointment recognises Sharma’s experience and contribution in the fields of sports administration, youth development and international engagement.Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) has been actively associated with sports development and various national and international initiatives. His work has focused on athlete development, talent identification, athlete welfare and creating structured opportunities for young sporting talent.As National Advisor, BRICS CCI, Sharma will contribute towards initiatives related to youth develo...

Late Surendrasinh Rajput’s service mission ran around the clock: Darshanaben VaghelaAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 22: As a tribute to the fighter of the Navnirman Movement and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the road from Civil Hospital to Baliya Limdi Char Rasta has been named “Shri Surendrasinh N. Rajput Marg.” A large number of local residents were present to witness this tribute, paid through the naming ceremony, to their people’s representative who was elected as a corporator from this very area and later as an MLA in the sixth and seventh Legislative Assemblies, and who dedicated his entire life to public service.Darshanaben Vaghela, Minister of State for Urban Development and Housing, who was present for the naming of the road, expressed her thoughts on s...