तीनों ऊर्जा निगमों में निदेशकों की अंतिम चयन प्रक्रिया वर्ष 2020-2021 में आयोजित की गई थी। इसके बाद से साल दर साल व्यवस्थाएं बिगड़ती गईं। जब भर्तियां अटक गईं तो निदेशकों के पदों पर प्रभारी व्यवस्था लागू कर दी गई। आज स्थिति यह है कि तीनों ऊर्जा निगमों में एमडी का पद व्यवस्था प्रभारी पर निर्भर है। हालांकि, अब हाईकोर्ट के आदेश पर पिटकुल के प्रभारी एमडी पीसी ध्यानी और शासन के आदेश पर यूपीसीएल के एमडी अनिल कुमार और यूजेवीएनएल के एमडी संदीप सिंघल को हटाए जाने के बाद नए सिरे से चयन प्रक्रिया शुरू होने की उम्मीद जग गई है।

निगमों में निदेशकों की स्थिति

(इसके अलावा यूपीसीएल में ईडी एचआर, ईडी टेक्निकल के पद भरे हुए हैं लेकिन ईडी सिविल, ईडी फाइनेंस, ईडी ऑपरेशन मेंटेनेंस में रिक्तियां हैं। यूजेवीएनएल में ईसी के सभी पद भरे हुए हैं। पिटकुल में ईडी एचआर और अन्य ईडी के कोई पद नहीं हैं।)

From the valleys of Koraput to the cultural platforms of London, a group of Odia women are showing that distance cannot separate people from their roots. Through rhythm, movement and emotion, Labanglata – bringing the feeling of dancevibes Odisha To audiences thousands of miles away from home. What started about two years ago with six friends who shared a passion for dance has grown into a group of fourteen members. Neither had any previous stage experience, and performing in front of large audiences seemed impossible at one time. But through regular practice, friendship and memories of home, the dream of performing together and celebrating their identity as Odias abroad gradually took shape. At the center of this journey is Sabita Pradhan, whose life reflects determination and cultural pride. Born in Machkund in Koraput district, a region known for its natural beauty and the famous Duduma waterfalls, she grew up in the KBK region – Kalahandi, Bolangir and Koraput – known for economic challenges but rich in traditions and community values. At the age of ten, he left home to study at a boarding school, beginning a journey that eventually took him across continents. He completed his +2 education at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Koraput, before studying engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation at GIET, Gunupur. After working in Hyderabad, she moved to the United Kingdom about nine years ago. Today, Sabita works in sales and pre-sales at an enterprise architecture company, where she has been for the last seven years. Despite professional life, dance has always been close to his heart. “DhemsaThe soul of Koraput, for me, is not just a dance. It is part of my home and identity,” says Sabita. “It helps me express emotions – happiness, memories and even longing for home.” While living in the UK, she met other Odia women who had the same love for culture and dance. What started as informal gatherings among friends soon turned into a collective effort to celebrate the traditions of Odisha abroad. That collective became Labangalata – DanceVibes. His first major stage appearance took place in the United Kingdom during the Bali Yatra 2025 celebrations, which was inspired by the historic maritime festival of Odisha. For the group, it was more than a performance; It was a moment of courage and pride – the first time their shared dream came to life on stage. The audience response was overwhelming and the group soon gained recognition within the Odia community in the UK. Since then, she has performed at several cultural events, including Utkal Day celebrations, Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square in London, Durga Puja cultural events, India’s Independence Day celebrations organized by the Indian High Commission, and Bali Yatra 2026 celebrations. Through these performances, the group has entertained audiences while strengthening the cultural identity of the Odia diaspora living away from home. The strength of the group lies in the diversity of its members. Along with Sabita Pradhan, the group includes Swagatika Tripathi, Punyatoya Panda, Susmita Kumari, Smriti Das, Soumya Tripathi and Durgesh Das, each of whom is contributing their creativity and dedication. The group also includes male artistes Minaketan Panda, Sitansu Sahu, Surjeet Panda, Aditya Mishra, Neelkant Dwivedi and Dilip Malik – all senior IT professionals who dedicate their time and energy to the performance. Together, they convey a simple message: culture survives when people keep it alive in their hearts, no matter where they live. For Sabita and her fellow dancers, the dance group is a reminder of home and a tribute to the traditions of Odisha. The group also thanks Surjeet Panda, who manages their Instagram page labangalata_nrutyavibes and captures their performances as a photographer. They also acknowledge the support of their families and audiences, whose encouragement keeps them motivated. As it continues to perform across the UK, every step on the stage echoes the rivers, hills and festivals of Odisha, ensuring that the cultural spirit of their homeland reaches far beyond its borders.

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के हमीरपुर जिले से एक चौंकाने वाला मामला सामने आया है, जो इलाके में चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है. यहां एक राजमिस्त्री के प्रशिक्षु ने अपने ही मालिक की पत्नी को प्रेम जाल में फंसा लिया। मामला इतना बढ़ गया कि दो बच्चों की मां अपने पति को छोड़कर प्रेमी के घर रहने चली गई। जब पति ने अपनी पत्नी को वहां देखा तो पुलिस को सूचना दी. इसके बाद पुलिस दोनों पक्षों को थाने ले गई, जहां काफी समझाने के बाद मामला शांत हुआ. फिलहाल यह घटना लोगों के बीच चर्चा का विषय बनी हुई है.

शिष्य और गुरु की पत्नी के बीच प्रेम बढ़ता है
मामला मौदहा कोतवाली क्षेत्र का है. दिलीप सिंह नाम का शख्स कानपुर में रहकर राजमिस्त्री का काम करता है. बंडा गांव का युवक अभय उसके पास काम सीखने आता था। इसी दौरान अभय और दिलीप की पत्नी के बीच बातचीत शुरू हुई, जो धीरे-धीरे प्रेम प्रसंग में बदल गई. दोनों के बीच नजदीकियां इतनी बढ़ गईं कि महिला अपने पति का घर छोड़कर अभय के घर चली गई।

दोनों छुप-छुप कर मिलते थे
दिलीप का आरोप है कि अभय ने उसकी पत्नी को बहला-फुसलाकर अपने प्रेम जाल में फंसा लिया। दोनों छिपछिप कर मिलने लगे. जब उसने इसका विरोध किया तो दो दिन पहले अभय उसकी पत्नी को अपने साथ ले गया। दिलीप को अपनी पत्नी के अचानक गायब होने पर संदेह हुआ और वह सीधे अभय के घर गया, जहां उसने अपनी पत्नी को मौजूद पाया।

पूरा मामला पुलिस के सामने हुआ
जब दिलीप ने पत्नी के साथ जाने से इनकार कर दिया तो उसने 112 नंबर पर फोन कर पुलिस बुला ली. मौके पर पहुंची पुलिस दोनों पक्षों को बिवांर थाने ले गयी. वहां दोनों पक्षों के बीच बातचीत हुई और पूरे मामले को समझने की कोशिश की गई.

महिला ने पति पर लगाया आरोप
थाने में महिला ने बताया कि उसका पति शराब पीकर उसके साथ मारपीट करता था, जिसके कारण वह उसके साथ नहीं रहना चाहती थी. इसी वजह से उसने अपने प्रेमी के साथ रहने का फैसला किया था. यह सुनकर पुलिस ने दोनों पक्षों को समझाने का प्रयास किया।

समझौते के बाद पत्नी लौट आई
काफी बातचीत और समझाने के बाद महिला अपने पति के साथ रहने को तैयार हो गई। बिवांर थाना प्रभारी एसआई मोहम्मद सुल्तान ने बताया कि दोनों पक्षों के बीच समझौता हो गया है। साथ ही पति को चेतावनी दी गई है कि वह भविष्य में अपनी पत्नी के साथ मारपीट न करे, अन्यथा उसके खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी।

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Heavy use of social media is causing a sharp decline in the health of young people, with teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe particularly affected, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, released on Thursday.The annual study published by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Center also found that Finland remains the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row. The other Nordic nations – Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway – continue to dominate the top rankings.At the other end of the spectrum, conflict-affected countries remain at the bottom, with Afghanistan again listed as the unhappiest, followed by Sierra Leone and Malawi.

Happiest country:

Least happy country:

147. Afghanistan146. Sierra Leone145. Malawi144. Zimbabwe143.Botswana142. Yemen141. Lebanon140. DR Congo139. Egypt138. TanzaniaThe report highlights a significant decline in life satisfaction among people under 25 over the past decade in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with prolonged social media use identified as a major contributing factor.Notably, for the second year in a row, no English-speaking country features in the top 10. The United States is ranked 23rd, Canada 25th and Britain 29th.Among the biggest movers, Costa Rica moved up to fourth place this year, from 23rd in 2023. Researchers attributed its rise to strong family ties and social ties.“We think this is due to the quality of their social life and the stability they currently enjoy,” said Jan-Emmanuel de Neve, director of the Wellbeing Research Center and co-editor of the report. He noted that Latin American societies tend to have stronger social ties and higher levels of social capital.The continued dominance of the Nordic countries is linked to a combination of wealth, relatively equal distribution, strong welfare systems and high life expectancy, the report said.

Where is India’s place?

India ranked 116th out of 147 countries included in the report, a slight improvement from its 118th position in 2025.India improved its ranking by two places:111. Ukraine 112. Morocco 113. Guinea 114. Gardener 115. Ghana 116. India 117. Somalia 118. Uganda 119. Jordan 120.MauritaniaThe ranking is based on responses from nearly 100,000 people in 140 countries and territories, collected in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Participants were asked to rate their lives on a scale from 0 to 10.Among people under 25 in English-speaking and Western European countries, the average life satisfaction score has declined by about one point over the past decade. The report found that the negative impact of heavy use of social media is especially visible on teenage girls. For example, 15-year-old girls who spend five or more hours per day on social media have significantly lower life satisfaction than those who use it less.Young people who spend less than an hour per day on social media report the highest levels of well-being – even higher than those who don’t use it. However, teens now spend an average of about 2.5 hours per day on these platforms.“It’s clear that we need to do as much as possible to bring the ‘social’ back into social media,” De Neve said.Regional differences have also been noted in the report. In the Middle East and parts of South America, social media use appears to be more positively associated with well-being, and youth satisfaction levels remain stable despite heavy use.Researchers suggest that platform design plays an important role. Algorithm-driven, image-heavy platforms that emphasize influencers worsen well-being by encouraging social comparison, while platforms focused on communication show more positive outcomes.The findings come amid a growing global debate over regulating social media use among minors, with many countries considering or implementing restrictions.

Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (file photo)

New Delhi: With both Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP have effectively started the battle of Bengal, announcing their candidate lists. While TMC has announced candidates for all 294 seats, the saffron party has so far declared names for 144 seats, covering almost half the assembly. The contest is largely being seen as a straight duel Mamata BanerjeePrime Minister led TMC and BJP Narendra Modi.The BJP now aims to challenge Mamata Banerjee’s more than decade-long rule. Its rise in the Bengali-speaking state has been astonishing, from almost zero presence to becoming the major opposition and a serious contender for power.The Modi-led campaign has consistently kept Mamata at the center of its political attacks, and targeted what is still an elusive prize – the country’s second-largest assembly – West Bengal.

2021: BJP’s turning point

The 2021 assembly elections proved to be a turning point. Despite being projected to win a landslide, the BJP secured 77 seats – falling short of power, but a dramatic increase from only 3 seats previously, and firmly establishing itself as a formidable opposition.In many ways, the 2021 election tells a bigger story than Mamata Banerjee’s victory, marking the BJP’s rise to prominence in Bengal politics.

How was the voting in Bengal in 2021?

Amit Shah, often called BJP’s ‘Chanakya’, had confidently announced during the campaign that the party would cross the 200-mark in the 294-member Assembly and had given the slogan “Abki Baar, 200 Paar”. However, the results tell a very different story.

BJP fell short not only of 200 but also half the figure of 147 seats.The result also came as a personal blow to many prominent faces of the party. Union minister Babul Supriyo, former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta and Lok Sabha MP Locket Chatterjee are among those who lost their seats.

Voting patterns and missed counts

Much of the BJP’s strategy hinged on consolidating Hindu votes and garnering the support of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, while closely watching whether Muslim voters would support TMC. In the end, the results showed that Muslim voters largely stood with Mamata Banerjee, while the SC votes did not consolidate in favor of the BJP as expected.

From the peak of BJP in 2019 to the setback in 2021

The assembly results were a setback compared to its strong performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. At that time, the BJP had won 18 out of 42 seats and was leading in 121 assembly constituencies with 40.2% vote share. In 2021, it secured 77 seats – 44 fewer than in the earlier constituencies and its vote share fell slightly to 38.13%.

BJP: A decade of rapid growth

Yet, behind the disappointment lies a remarkable story of growth. Exactly a decade ago, in the 2011 assembly elections, the BJP had failed to win a single seat and could only garner 4% of the votes. In 2014, it won two Lok Sabha seats with 18% vote share. In 2016, it won three assembly seats with about 10% of the votes. From there, 77 seats in 2021 and more than 38% vote share marks a dramatic increase.In the process, the BJP has replaced the Left and the Congress as the major opposition forces, which had dominated Bengal politics for decades. In an unprecedented result, while both the Left parties and the Congress got no seats, smaller players like the Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party and an independent candidate managed to win one seat each.BJP has not just won seats; It has created an organizational base, a cadre and a leadership structure in the state. That machinery, now firmly in place, is likely to shape its strategy for future battles, both the Lok Sabha elections and the next assembly contest.

battle of nandigram

Another important achievement for the BJP was the victory of its “giant killer” Suvendu Adhikari, who defeated Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram by a slim margin of 1,956 votes after a tough contest.The contest turned into a battle of prestige when Mamata herself decided to challenge Adhikari on his home turf. He had gone a step further and announced that he would quit politics if he failed to defeat her by 50,000 votes. Although he fell short of that ambitious claim, his eventual victory, even by a small margin, proved politically significant.The defeat dealt a symbolic blow to TMC’s landslide victory and means Mamata Banerjee will have to contest elections again for the Assembly within six months to remain the chief minister.

Zendaya reveals that filming ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 was a whirlwind, crammed into a short timeframe. After viewing early footage, she expresses optimism for the upcoming season finale. The highly anticipated return, set for April 12, will explore the characters’ lives after high school, with Rue facing debt in Mexico and Cassie dealing with the pressures of social media.

Zendaya talks about the fast pace of ‘Euphoria’ season 3 as the series heads toward its long-awaited return in April. Speaking at the premiere of his new film ‘The Drama’, the actor said that the shooting felt unusually compressed and moved so fast that it felt like it was a blur. She also shared that she has already watched some footage from the new season and is feeling optimistic about the end result.

Zendaya on filming ‘Euphoria’ season 3

In comments reported by Variety, Zendaya described the production as intense from start to finish. She said, “Oh my God, it was a whirlwind. I did the same things I did in eight months, like in four months.” He added, “It was like trying to get eight episodes together. It just blew me away.”The two-time Emmy winner, who plays Rue, also said she got an early glimpse of the new season. “I’ve seen a little bit,” he said. “I’m excited. I hope it turns out beautifully.” His update comes more than four years after season 2 ended and as anticipation for the show continues to grow.

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Release Date and Cast

The third season is scheduled to premiere on April 12 on HBO. Returning cast members include Jacob Elordi, Alexa Demi, Sidney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Colman Domingo, Eric Dane, and Maude Apatow. The new episodes will also introduce new faces, including Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth and Sam Trammell.Creator Sam Levinson previously shared details of the story during an HBO Max presentation in December 2025. He added that Rue would be “south of the border in Mexico, deeply in debt to Laurie, trying to come up with some very innovative ways to pay it off.” She also reveals that Cassie and Nate have gotten married, while Cassie is very addicted to social media and is jealous of the way all her high school classmates are living big lives at the moment.“The new season finds Jules in art school, Maddie at a talent agency in Hollywood, and Lexie working as a showrunner’s assistant. This is the first season of the show following the death of Angus Cloud in 2023. Production began in February 2025 as the series was set to return in April.

आज से चैत्र नवरात्रि शुरू हो गई है. बाजार सज गए हैं तो मंदिरों में अनुष्ठान किए जा रहे हैं। इस बार मां पालकी पर सवार होकर आई हैं. आज सबसे पहले मां शैलपुत्री की पूजा की गई. देवी मां के दर्शन के लिए सुबह से ही मंदिरों में भक्तों की भीड़ लगी हुई है.

श्रीनगर के मां धारी देवी मंदिर में सुबह से ही भक्तों का तांता लगा हुआ है. अलकनंदा तट पर स्थित यह मंदिर धार्मिक आस्था का प्रमुख केंद्र है। ऐसा माना जाता है कि मां धारी देवी को उत्तराखंड के चारधाम की रक्षक के रूप में पूजा जाता है। यही कारण है कि नवरात्रि के दौरान यहां विशेष श्रद्धा और आस्था देखने को मिलती है।

मंदिर में विशेष पूजा-अर्चना और अनुष्ठान शुरू किये गये. सुबह से ही श्रद्धालु देवी मां के दर्शन के लिए कतारों में खड़े नजर आ रहे हैं और पूरा इलाका जयकारों से गूंज रहा है. श्रद्धालुओं का मानना ​​है कि मां धारी देवी की कृपा से चारधाम यात्रा सुरक्षित और सफल होती है. इसी मान्यता के साथ बड़ी संख्या में श्रद्धालु यहां पहुंच रहे हैं और अपनी मन्नतें मांग रहे हैं.

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