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Canadian couple Swati Narula and Kunwardeep Singh freed after weighing 8 kg of fentanyl; Charges stayed due to ‘lack of public interest’

Canadian couple Swati Narula and Kunwardeep Singh freed after weighing 8 kg of fentanyl; Charges stayed due to 'lack of public interest'

Two Calgary residents were arrested after police found approximately eight kilograms of fentanyl hidden in their vehicle during a traffic stop on a highway in Saskatchewan (Canadian province).According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the drugs were seized during a patrol on January 28, 2025. Officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 1, part of the Trans-Canada Highway.During a search of the vehicle, officers found approximately eight kilograms of fentanyl hidden under the spare tire. Police detained two people traveling in the vehicle as part of a drug trafficking investigation.The suspects were identified as Swati Narula, 27, and Kunwardeep Singh, 29, both residents of Calgary, Alberta. Authorities said the couple told investigators they were traveling to Regina at the time of the traffic stop.Narula and Singh were both charged with one count of trafficking in a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court on January 29, 2025.Kunwardeep Singh was released on bail on February 20, 2025 with a bond of $25,000. Swati Narula was released on a $10,000 cash bond on March 4, 2025, with rules to surrender her passport, abide by a nightly curfew, and stay within 100 km of her sister’s home in Calgary. Singh’s bail conditions were later relaxed to allow him to resume work as a truck driver in Calgary.Additionally, all charges against them were stayed – against Narula on 24 February and against Singh on 27 February. In Canada, stayed charges can be reopened within a year, but if not, the case is expunged. A stay means the Crown has decided there is little chance of a conviction or it is not in the public interest to continue with the case.Police called the seizure significant because of its high potency of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has contributed to overdose deaths across Canada. RCMP Superintendent Grant St. Germain said even a few grains of fentanyl could cause a potentially fatal overdose. He said the seizures prevented “potentially millions of doses” of the drug from reaching communities.

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यूपी में संपत्ति बेचने से पहले बड़ा नियम…खतौनी में नाम नहीं तो रजिस्ट्री भी नहीं.

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश में मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ के नेतृत्व में मंगलवार को हुई अहम कैबिनेट बैठक में कई अहम फैसले लिए गए. इस बैठक में कुल 31 प्रस्तावों पर चर्चा हुई, जिनमें से 30 प्रस्तावों को मंजूरी दे दी गई, जबकि 3 प्रस्तावों को फिलहाल रोक दिया गया है. कैबिनेट ने प्रॉपर्टी की खरीद-फरोख्त से जुड़े नियमों में बड़ा बदलाव कर रजिस्ट्रेशन प्रक्रिया को और अधिक पारदर्शी बनाने का फैसला किया है. इसके तहत अब किसी भी संपत्ति को बेचने से पहले खतौनी में विक्रेता के नाम का मिलान किया जाएगा। इसके अलावा ग्रामीण परिवहन व्यवस्था को मजबूत करने के लिए गांव-गांव तक छोटी बसें चलाने की योजना को भी मंजूरी दी गई है.

संपत्ति पंजीकरण प्रक्रिया में बड़ा बदलाव
कैबिनेट बैठक में संपत्ति संबंधी पंजीकरण व्यवस्था को पारदर्शी बनाने के लिए नया नियम लागू करने का फैसला लिया गया है. अब किसी भी संपत्ति की बिक्री से पहले खतौनी और अन्य दस्तावेजों में विक्रेता के नाम का मिलान किया जाएगा। यदि दोनों जगह नाम अलग-अलग मिला तो मामले की जांच कराई जाएगी। इस नई व्यवस्था का मकसद संपत्ति की खरीद-बिक्री में धोखाधड़ी पर अंकुश लगाना है.

खतौनी सत्यापन के बाद ही पंजीकरण संभव हो सकेगा
नए नियम के मुताबिक, अब खतौनी की जांच पूरी होने के बाद ही किसी भी संपत्ति की रजिस्ट्री हो सकेगी. पहले सिर्फ आधार कार्ड और वोटर आईडी के आधार पर ही रजिस्ट्रेशन प्रक्रिया पूरी की जाती थी. लेकिन अब स्टांप एवं निबंधन विभाग सबसे पहले संपत्ति बेचने वाले व्यक्ति की पहचान खतौनी में दर्ज नाम से मिलान करेगा। इसके बाद विभाग संपत्ति के वास्तविक स्वामित्व की भी जांच करेगा. यदि स्वामित्व की पुष्टि नहीं हुई तो पंजीकरण नहीं किया जाएगा।

स्टांप ड्यूटी और विकास शुल्क में भी बदलाव
कैबिनेट बैठक में सर्किल रेट से जुड़े शुल्कों में भी बदलाव किया गया है. पहले एक प्रतिशत अतिरिक्त शुल्क और दो प्रतिशत विकास शुल्क से संबंधित राशि नगर निकायों को यूसी जारी होने के बाद दी जाती थी. अब यह राशि छमाही आधार पर जारी की जाएगी। साथ ही स्टांप ड्यूटी सर्किल रेट के आधार पर ही लागू होगी और नगर निगम क्षेत्र के अंदर दो प्रतिशत विकास शुल्क अलग से लिया जाएगा.

हर गांव तक बस सेवा पहुंचेगी
कैबिनेट ने ग्रामीण परिवहन व्यवस्था को मजबूत करने के लिए भी बड़ा फैसला लिया है. मुख्यमंत्री ग्रामीण परिवहन योजना के तहत राज्य के 59,163 गांवों तक बस सेवा पहुंचाने की योजना बनाई गई है. वर्तमान में 12 हजार से अधिक गांव ऐसे हैं जहां बस सेवा उपलब्ध नहीं है। नई योजना के तहत हर ग्राम सभा तक छोटी बसें चलाई जाएंगी। सरकार इस सेवा पर कोई टैक्स नहीं लेगी और निजी बस सेवाओं को भी इसमें शामिल करने का प्रयास किया जाएगा.

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A feuding royal family. Mewar royal family property dispute

IIn the grand halls of Udaipur’s City Palace, where the rustling of silk curtains and the tinkling of medieval utensils echo the voices of Maharanas of yesteryear, a modern saga of inheritance and litigation is unfolding. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, the 41-year-old scion of the Mewar dynasty, is embroiled in a bitter legal battle with his own sisters over the will of their late father Arvind Singh – a dispute that threatens to tear not only the family apart, but one of Rajasthan’s most historically and economically important royal properties.

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‘Disgraceful’: Zohran Mamdani criticized for inviting Mahmoud Khalil and his family to breakfast

'Disgraceful': Zohran Mamdani criticized for inviting Mahmoud Khalil and his family to breakfast

mayor of new york city Zohran Mamdani He was criticized for attending a Gracie Mansion breakfast with Mahmoud Khalil and his family on the day that also marked the one-year anniversary of Khalil’s detention. Mamdani said he and his wife Ram Duwaji were honored to welcome Mahmoud Khalil, his wife Noor and their son Deen to the mayor’s residence to break their fast together. Mamdani posted a photo and wrote, “Mahmood is a New Yorker and he is a resident of New York City.” He posted a picture in which Mahmood Khalil can be seen smiling at the breakfast table.“A year ago, Mahmoud was walking home through our city after having iftar with his wife, Nour, when he was detained by federal agents, taken to Louisiana, and then held in an ICE facility for months. At that time, he was forced to miss the birth of his first child. All for exercising his First Amendment rights in protest of the ongoing genocide in Palestine,” the NYC mayor posted. The post read, “And yet, even in the face of that brutality, there has been beauty. New Yorkers are raising their voices in solidarity. A city that refuses to look away. Mahmoud regained his freedom, and a father finally reunited with his child.” MAGA activist Laura Loomer called it ‘disgraceful’ and called the NYC mayor a national security threat. “Are you going to invite Amir Balat to your home too?” one wrote, referring to the arrest of two ISIS supporters who tried to detonate an explosive device in front of Mamdani’s residence during a protest. “As a Jewish New Yorker I am deeply offended by this photo. This man harassed Jewish students and is anti-Semitic! How can you think it would be okay to post this photo on government social media?? As an advocate for the Jewish community I apologize immediately!!!” Another wrote. “This is incredibly offensive to the Jewish community as Mahmoud Khalil has aggressively harassed Jewish students on campus for the past nearly 3 years. Whether you agree with his deportation or not, his behavior was abhorrent and should not be celebrated by the mayor,” wrote the CEO of the Jewish organization Aish.

One year since Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE arrest

Mahmoud Khalil was picked up by ICE inside the Columbia University campus on March 8 last year. He was a leader and negotiator of the pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University. While federal authorities tried to deport him, he was released from custody by court order. “It’s been a full year now. It’s been a year since that fateful night that marked the beginning of a brutal wave of arrests targeting protesters for doing nothing but speaking the truth. Although we have never met in person, ever since Nour called me when I was detained in Jena, Louisiana, to tell me you were taken, I take you with me every day. I remember thinking: Not again, in our To no one else. From that moment on, a piece of my heart belonged to your struggle,” Khalil wrote for The Guardian. The one-year anniversary of his detention.“I am free, but I am not free. I carry that detention center in Jena with me. I carry with me my fellow captives – Alex, Ziad, Marcel, Juan and Mamuki. I carry with me the cold and the fluorescent lights. I carry with me the night they came for me and the night I walked out and every night in between. And I carry with me the knowledge that while I’m here, other people are still out there. My freedom. Partial as long as someone is caged for the same reasons I was caged,” Khalil wrote.

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Why is India’s CBG revolution stuck in neutrality?

In 2018, the Indian government unveiled an energy roadmap that was as green as it was bold: a plan to deploy 5,000 large-scale compressed biogas (CBG) plants to convert 15 million metric tons of the country’s agricultural waste into domestic fuel. Even after seven years of the initiative known as SATAT (Sustainable Alternatives to Affordable Transportation), the mathematics of India’s energy transition is failing.

As of January 2026, only 133 plants are operational, producing a mere 926 tonnes per day. This supply crisis comes at a uncertain time for the domestic automotive industry. Sales of CNG-powered passenger vehicles have increased, with market share increasing from 6% in 2020 to about 20% in 2025. While major manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors have moved aggressively toward gas-based models, the infrastructure needed to fuel them remains stuck in a cycle of hyper-localization and systemic constraints.

Compressed biogas (CBG) is a renewable, eco-friendly fuel that is chemically identical to the natural gas (CNG) used to power cars and trucks. While standard natural gas is a fossil fuel extracted from the Earth, CBG is considered green because it is produced from organic waste that would otherwise be discarded or burned.

institutional barrier
The primary friction point is not the lack of technology, but the lack of administrative continuity. Industry analysts say waste-to-fuel projects often live or die based on the personal enthusiasms of individual city commissioners. “The commissioner may start a project with enthusiasm, but then get transferred within two years, leaving the next official without the same commitment to continue it,” said an expert during the recent India Energy Week 2026.

This volatility is heightened by the fragmented regulatory landscape. Project developers must navigate upwards of eight government departments that rarely coordinate. Charlotte Morton, chief executive of the World Biogas Association, said policies across India today are very fragmented, preventing many developers from reaching financial close.

logical and structural tension
Unlike the ethanol sector, which benefits from centralized feedstock, CBG requires the coordination of thousands of small-scale farmers across dispersed land holdings. For plants using municipal solid waste (MSW), the challenge is even more serious: inadequate pre-separation leads to contaminated waste that damages expensive digestion equipment and suppresses gas yields.

Once production is in place, the next problem is getting the gas to the pump. At present, only 15% of the functional CBG plants are connected to the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network. The remaining facilities rely on mobile cascades – pressurized cylinders transported by truck – which are expensive and logistically complex. A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that this method increases the carbon footprint of the fuel, potentially defeating the purpose of green fuels.

economics of waste
The financial viability of these plants has become even more strained due to low utilization rates. While European biogas plants often operate above 80% capacity, Indian facilities often operate between 20% and 60% due to seasonal feedstock variability.

Furthermore, a CBG plant is as much a fertilizer factory as it is a fuel station. “CBG is a biological living ecosystem and not just a plant,” said a BPCL official. For every 10 tonnes of gas produced, the process generates approximately 25 tonnes of solid manure and 80 tonnes of liquid waste. Without a strong local market for this fermented organic manure (FOM), plants could be “physically and economically stymied”.

Policy as a catalyst
Recognizing these gaps, New Delhi has introduced a set of feasibility gap financing measures. The Development of Pipeline Infrastructure (DPI) scheme now covers 50% of the cost of connecting plants to the national grid. Similarly, the Biomass Aggregation Machinery (BAM) scheme provides 50% subsidy for the purchase of collection equipment.

To boost demand, the government has instituted a mandatory blending mandate, starting at 1% for FY 2025-26 and increasing to 5% by FY 2028-29. There is also a push to formalize the by-product market, with a subsidy of Rs 1,500 per metric tonne for quality-tested organic manure.

the way forward
Despite the slow start, industry leaders maintain a posture of realistic optimism. The consensus is that this approach requires a more cohesive national biogas mission to bridge the gap between local waste and national gas stations.

As Charlotte Morton of the World Biogas Association summarized: “The political will and ambition are there. What is needed is a coordinated effort to bring everything together.” For India’s automotive sector, the success of that coordination will determine whether its gas-powered future will be powered by domestic waste or tied to imported energy.

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Ducati launches Multistrada V4 Rally at Rs 29.72 lakh, ETAuto



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Ducati on Friday launched the Multistrada V4 Rally in India at Rs 29.72 lakh. This motorcycle is designed for long trips and offers a thrill-filled experience. It’s designed for exploring the world, whether you’re traveling alone or with a passenger.

The Multistrada V4 Rally extends the globetrotter spirit of the Multistrada V4 with improved comfort for both rider and passenger, extended range and enhanced off-road capabilities. The motorcycle is suitable for a variety of terrains, making it a versatile choice for those seeking comfort, safety and the iconic Ducati riding experience. With 170 HP and extended service intervals performance, reliability and maintainability are exceptional.

Bipul Chandra, Managing Director, Ducati India, expressed excitement about the Multistrada V4 Rally, highlighting its off-road capabilities and innovative features and the unlimited exploration opportunities it provides for riders.

The “Rally” model of the Multistrada V4 performs excellently on all types of roads, especially unpaved roads, due to its advanced suspension, off-road-specific power modes and various improvements. It has a large fuel tank for extended traveling distances.

The Multistrada V4 Rally prioritizes rider and passenger comfort with a redesigned windshield, longer tail and improved legroom for the passenger. Customizable options are available for rider and passenger height. Innovative features like Minimum Preload Function and Easy Lift Function enhance the ease of use.

Safety and technology are paramount in the Multistrada V4 Rally, with advanced features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection and a TFT color dashboard with map navigation. ABS Cornering, Cornering Lights, Wheelie Control and Traction Control further enhance the safety.

Enduro riding mode and dedicated power mode optimize the motorcycle for off-road use. The 1,158 cc V4 GranTurismo engine delivers 170 hp and 121 Nm of torque, focusing on smooth performance. The chassis features a monocoque aluminum frame and tubeless spoke rims.

Ducati’s Multistrada V4 Rally combines functionality, comfort and innovation, providing an ideal choice for riders with a sense of adventure.

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Audi to bring back lower-priced models as chip shortage eases after bumper 2022

Volkswagen-owned Audi forecasts revenue growth to 69-72 billion euros (US$149.53 billion) in 2023 from 61.8 billion last year, but expects more conservative income margins as higher costs weigh on profits. The premium brand had a bumper year in 2022 with earnings rising 40% to 7.6 billion euros as it prioritized the production of higher-priced products during the chip shortage.

Ducati introduces nine motorcycle models for India in 2023

​The models set to hit Indian roads this year are Panigale V4 R, Monster SP, Diavel V4, Streetfighter V4 SP2, Multistrada V4 Rally, Scrambler Icon 2G, Scrambler Full Throttle 2G, Scrambler Nightshift 2G and Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini.

MotoGP may resume concessions for Honda, Yamaha

MotoGP wants to update its concession system to help Honda and Yamaha, who have struggled in the 2023 season. The system, which benefits underperforming manufacturers, has previously helped Ducati, Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia become competitive.

Ducati H1 motorcycle sales rise 5% to 34,976 units

At the end of the second quarter of 2023, Italy remained the leader among Ducati’s markets with deliveries of 6,639 motorcycles and an increase of 10% compared to the year-ago period. The US represents the second largest market for the company with 4,505 bikes, resulting in an 11% growth in 2022. Germany ranked third, achieving 13% growth with deliveries of 4,217 motorcycles, the company said.

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India becomes global automotive hub, ETAuto



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French automaker renault group India has been placed at the center of its expansion strategy beyond Europe under its new medium-term vision announced by François Provost, CEO. renault group On Tuesday.

As part of the ‘FutureReady’ plan, Renault is transforming India from a domestic market to a global manufacturing and export hub by manufacturing a full range of Nissan models.

The move signals a renewed effort by the automaker in India after seeing several years of sluggishness in the country. “India is the cornerstone of our plan. It is one of the fastest growing automotive markets,” Provost said.

Globally, the carmaker plans to launch 36 new models by 2030, including 22 in Europe and 14 in international markets. Of these, four new models are planned from India, including EV and hybrid, which will cater to both domestic demand and international markets.

As part of the plan, it will introduce a new multi-energy B-segment global vehicle targeting high-volume markets. Production of its sub-compact SUV Bridger concept, showcased during the announcement on Tuesday, will begin in India next year.

“We aim to start production in India next year,” said Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of Renault brand. To cater to the mass market, it will be designed to be compact, connected, secure and affordable to suit the growing urban markets.

Earlier in 2025, the carmaker had announced its plans to introduce a C-segment SUV in India under the Renault.Rethink scheme, for which it has earmarked ₹5,400 crore.

The company will leverage the highly localized Renault Global Modular Platform (R-GMP) in India to meet unique market requirements. This platform is already underpinning the upcoming second-generation Duster to be launched in India on March 17.

Outside Europe, Renault aims to achieve 50 percent electrified sales by 2030, primarily through hybrid technology. In Europe, the company expects its portfolio to be evenly split between electric and hybrid vehicles by the end of the decade.

Chennai plant will become global hub

The legacy automaker has also decided to strengthen its weakening presence in India by converting its Chennai manufacturing facility into a global production hub. “Our new flagship in the international offensive will start from India and rapidly expand to other countries,” he said. It will support local manufacturing, global exports and component sourcing for international markets, making it central to Renault’s global supply chain plan.

The plant will support local manufacturing, exports and component sourcing for international markets, making it an important part of Renault’s global supply chain strategy. The company also plans to boost the adoption of artificial intelligence in its operations and customer experience.

Renault India Domestic sales were recorded at 3,495 units in February, up 31 percent year-on-year. The company’s performance has also seen improvement with a growth of 27 percent in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025.

The Chennai headquartered Renault arm is focusing on deepening its presence in India with the upcoming launches and the all-new Duster.

The management said that along with India, South America and South Korea are also expected to be key drivers of global growth. “India and South America will be our main growth engines, contributing more than 60 percent of volume growth in the markets where the Renault Group operates.”

  • Published on March 10, 2026 at 04:58 PM IST

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New Hyundai Venue Diesel Variant Launched Under Rs 14 Lakh: Details Explained

New Hyundai Venue Diesel Variant Launched Under Rs 14 Lakh: Details Explained

Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of a new, more affordable version of the Venue diesel automatic. The new HX8 diesel AT is priced at Rs 13.70 lakh (ex-showroom), and previously, the diesel AT powertrain was offered only with the top-of-the-line HX10 trim, which was priced at Rs 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The introduction of the new variant has brought down the entry price of the diesel-AT option by Rs 1.81 lakh. The update comes as bookings for the new Venue have crossed 1 lakh since its launch in November last year. Interested customers can book the SUV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. First of all, talking about the engine, the Venue Diesel AT is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel engine which produces 116 hp, 250 Nm of torque and comes mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. A 6-speed manual gearbox is also introduced in it. Apart from the diesel, other variants of the Venue are also offered with 1.2-litre, NA petrol and 1.0-litre turbo petrol. Gearbox options include manual or 7-speed DCT.

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The HX8 sits just below the top-spec HX10 in the Venue range. Hyundai has not revised the equipment list for this trim. Talking about the features, it gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen system, digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, four-way powered driver’s seat, sunroof, automatic climate control, electric parking brake, wireless charger, 16-inch alloy wheels, leatherette upholstery, connected technology with OTA updates, drive and traction modes and paddle shifters.Commenting on the 1 lakh bookings milestone and the introduction of the new HX8 diesel AT variant, Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai VENUE has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong faith Indian customers have in our brand. This milestone reflects the growing aspiration for smart, connected and feature-rich mobility solutions that enhance everyday driving. The introduction of the new HX8 diesel automatic variant further strengthens the VENUE lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and intuitive convenience. This underlines our commitment to provide meaningful choices backed by advanced technology and superior value. At Hyundai, we focus on delivering future-ready products that align with evolving customer expectations and drive the next phase of mobility in India.

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मुजफ्फरनगर में भारत विकास परिषद की भव्य समीक्षा बैठक, वर्ष के कार्यों का बुलेटिन एवं ई-पत्रिका ‘ज्ञानोदय’ का विमोचन

भारत विकास परिषद मुजफ्फरनगर समीक्षा बैठक रेलवे रोड स्थित एक रेस्टोरेंट में एक भव्य समीक्षा बैठक का आयोजन किया गया। यह कार्यक्रम भारत विकास परिषद, हस्तिनापुर (विकास रत्न) प्रान्त इसका आयोजन मुजफ्फरनगर जिला कार्यकारिणी के तत्वाधान में किया गया तथा विभिन्न शाखाओं के पदाधिकारियों ने उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया।

कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य वर्ष भर किये गये सामाजिक एवं सेवा कार्यों की समीक्षा करना, संगठन की उपलब्धियों को साझा करना एवं भविष्य के लिए नई योजनाओं एवं सेवा संकल्पों पर चर्चा करना था। बैठक में उपस्थित सदस्यों में उत्साह एवं सकारात्मक ऊर्जा का माहौल देखा गया।


समयपालन पुरस्कारों से उत्साह बढ़ा

भारत विकास परिषद मुजफ्फरनगर की समीक्षा बैठक इसकी शुरुआत गरिमामय माहौल में हुई. कार्यक्रम में समय की पाबंदी को प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए विशेष पुरस्कार भी दिए गए, जिससे सदस्यों में उत्साह का माहौल बना रहा।

प्रोग्राम चला रहा हूँ जिला सहसंयोजक विशाल शर्मा इसे बहुत प्रभावी ढंग से किया. उनके आचरण ने पूरे कार्यक्रम को सुव्यवस्थित एवं आकर्षक बना दिया।


कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत दीप प्रज्वलन और वंदे मातरम से हुई.

कार्यक्रम की शुरूआत पारंपरिक तरीके से दीप प्रज्ज्वलन के साथ हुई। इसके बा श्रीमती सुषमा खंडेलवाल, संध्या गुप्ता और रुचि अग्रवाल सुमधुर द्वारा प्रस्तुत किया गया वंदे मातरम् गीत पूरे माहौल को देशभक्ति और प्रेरणा से भर दिया।

इस प्रस्तुति ने कार्यक्रम की गरिमा को और बढ़ा दिया तथा उपस्थित सभी सदस्यों ने तालियों से कलाकारों का उत्साहवर्धन किया।


साल भर के कार्यों का विशेष बुलेटिन जारी

भारत विकास परिषद मुजफ्फरनगर की समीक्षा बैठक इस दौरान एक अनोखी पहल देखने को मिली. मुजफ्फरनगर की जिला कार्यकारिणी ने पहली बार साल भर में किए गए सेवा कार्यों और गतिविधियों की एक विशेष सूची जारी की है। बुलेटिन प्रकाशित.

यह बुलेटिन प्रांतीय अधिकारियों के कर आयुक्तों द्वारा जारी किया गया था। इसमें संस्था द्वारा किये गये विभिन्न सामाजिक कार्यों, सेवा अभियानों एवं उपलब्धियों का विस्तृत विवरण प्रस्तुत किया गया।


ई-पत्रिका ‘ज्ञानोदय’ का विमोचन भी हुआ

बैठक के दौरान ई-पत्रिका ‘ज्ञानोदय’ रिहा भी कर दिया गया. इस मौके पर प्रांतीय नेतृत्व के साथ ही ई-पत्रिका के संपादक मो अचिन अग्रवाल भी मौजूद थे.

ई-पत्रिका का उद्देश्य संगठन की गतिविधियों, सामाजिक पहलों एवं प्रेरणादायक कार्यों को व्यापक स्तर पर साझा करना है, जिससे समाज में सेवा भावना एवं जागरूकता को बढ़ावा दिया जा सके।


जिला संयोजक प्रवीण गुप्ता ने आभार व्यक्त किया

कार्यक्रम में जिला संयोजक प्रवीण गुप्ता अपने संबोधन में उन्होंने वर्ष भर मिले सहयोग के लिए सभी शाखाओं एवं पदाधिकारियों के प्रति आभार व्यक्त किया.

उन्होंने कहा कि संस्था की सफलता सभी सदस्यों के सामूहिक प्रयास एवं सेवा भावना का परिणाम है। उन्होंने उत्कृष्ट कार्य करने वाली शाखाओं को सम्मानित भी किया और भविष्य में भी इसी प्रकार समाज सेवा के कार्यों को आगे बढ़ाने का आह्वान किया।


रक्तदान अभियान में उत्कृष्ट योगदान के लिए पुरस्कार

भारत विकास परिषद मुजफ्फरनगर की समीक्षा बैठक कार्यक्रम के दौरान रक्तदान अभियान में उत्कृष्ट योगदान देने वालों को सम्मानित भी किया गया।

प्रान्तीय संयोजक (रक्तदान) सचिन सिंघल अधिक से अधिक संख्या में रक्त यूनिट एकत्रित करना समाधान शाखा गौरवशाली स्मृति चिन्ह प्रदान किया गया।

यह सम्मान रक्तदान के क्षेत्र में संस्था के महत्वपूर्ण योगदान को दर्शाता है तथा समाज में मानव सेवा की भावना को बढ़ावा देने का संदेश देता है।


सक्रिय सदस्यों एवं सहयोगियों को भी सम्मान मिला

बैठक में जिला कार्यकारिणी के सक्रिय एवं ऊर्जावान सदस्यों के साथ-साथ संगठन के प्रबुद्ध सहयोगियों को भी उनके विशेष योगदान के लिए सम्मानित किया गया।

इस सम्मान ने न केवल उन्हें प्रोत्साहित किया बल्कि अन्य सदस्यों को भी समाज सेवा कार्यों में सक्रिय भागीदारी के लिए प्रेरित किया।


प्रांतीय पदाधिकारियों ने दी प्रेरणादायी सीख

कार्यक्रम के अंतिम चरण में प्रांतीय अध्यक्ष इं सरल माधवप्रांतीय महासचिव अरुण खंडेलवाल और प्रांतीय उपाध्यक्ष सुगंध जैन अपने प्रेरक उद्बोधन से उपस्थित सदस्यों का मार्गदर्शन किया।

उन्होंने जनपद मुजफ्फरनगर की कार्यप्रणाली एवं सेवा कार्यों की सराहना करते हुए कहा कि संगठन की यह सक्रियता समाज में सकारात्मक परिवर्तन लाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा रही है।

उन्होंने भविष्य में भी सेवा एवं सामाजिक कार्यों को और अधिक विस्तार देने का आह्वान किया।


कार्यक्रम का समापन सामुदायिक भोज के साथ हुआ।

भारत विकास परिषद मुजफ्फरनगर की समीक्षा बैठक अंत में जिला मीडिया प्रभारी अकुल अग्रवाल सभी उपस्थित अतिथियों एवं सदस्यों का आभार व्यक्त किया।

इसके बाद सभी सदस्यों ने सामूहिक रूप से स्व स्नेह भोज भाग लिया और आपसी संवाद के साथ कार्यक्रम संपन्न हुआ।


मुजफ्फरनगर में आयोजित भारत विकास परिषद की यह समीक्षा बैठक सेवा, सहयोग और संगठनात्मक एकता का एक प्रेरक उदाहरण बनकर उभरी। वर्ष भर किए गए कार्यों का बुलेटिन और ई-पत्रिका ‘ज्ञानोदय’ के विमोचन के साथ संगठन ने समाज सेवा के अपने संकल्प को और मजबूत किया। इस आयोजन से न केवल सदस्यों को नई ऊर्जा मिली बल्कि भविष्य में समाज हित में और अधिक सक्रिय भूमिका निभाने की प्रेरणा भी मिली।

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Center constitutes 3-member panel to deal with ‘LPG shortage’; 10% increase in domestic production. india news

Center invokes Essential Commodities Act to regulate LPG supply amid Iran war

New Delhi: Following concerns raised amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the Center has constituted a three-member committee to address the ongoing shortage of LPG, which has severely hit the hospitality industry.According to government sources quoted by news agency ANI, the new panel will assess the scale of disruption, consult hotel and restaurant industry associations and reorganize supply distribution to meet actual commercial requirements.

Center invokes Essential Commodities Act to regulate LPG supply amid Iran war

The panel includes executive directors of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).The step has been taken following a letter written by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) to the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Hardeep Singh PuriMarked “widespread disruption in LPG supply at the ground level” and urged immediate government intervention.In response, a three-member committee has been tasked to interact directly with hospitality stakeholders to identify bottlenecks in commercial LPG availability and address their grievances.Officials said supplies will be reprioritized where necessary to ensure continuity for essential commercial sectors such as hotels and restaurants.The Center has already directed a 10 per cent increase in domestic LPG production in recent days, while additional consignments of LPG and LNG are being sourced from several international suppliers to stabilize the situation.Government sources said India initially faced a challenging period following the Iran-Israel conflict but has mitigated major supply risks due to its diversified oil sourcing strategy. Currently, about 70 percent of India’s crude oil imports come from fields outside the Strait of Hormuz, which provides a strategic buffer against Middle East disruptions.Officials said Indian refineries are operating at full capacity and the country is better placed than many others to make a rapid recovery once geopolitical tensions ease. Sources confirmed that no decision has been taken yet regarding the ban on refined oil exports.

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