Bengaluru: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is likely to make Scouts and Guides a compulsory credit for students from this year. Students will have to earn one credit through this activity to graduate.The decision was announced by VTU vice-chancellor S Vidyashankar on the sidelines of a principals’ meet at a private hotel Tuesday. At the event,…
Prayagraj: In view of the rising trend of twin rivers of Ganga and Yamuna in Sangam City, the district authorities on Wednesday claimed to have made elaborate arrangements for flood control and relief operations.Apart from conducting mock drills, the local administration has planned to set up as many as 98 flood relief posts at six…
Bhubaneswar: To manage crowds at Puri during Rath Yatra, the ECoR has set up dedicated pilgrim waiting areas and mela sheds with a combined holding capacity of 29,520 people. The facilities include covered seating, air-cooled resting areas in German hangar sheds and shaded zones for pilgrims waiting for trains.Official sources said NGOs, corporate houses and…
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh marked the International Day of Yoga with statewide events on Sunday.At Lok Bhavan in Itanagar, governor KT Parnaik and health minister Biyuram Wahge participated in a session where Parnaik called IDY a global recognition of India’s civilisational wisdom. He said yoga, now practised worldwide, offers a simple, affordable and sustainable tool for…
Railway officials conduct an awareness drive at Level Crossing Gate 4 between Mysuru and Ashokapuram stations on Tuesday Mysuru: The Mysuru division of the South Western Railway (SWR) on Tuesday observed International Level Crossing Awareness Day. The initiative aimed to create awareness among road users about safe practices at level crossings and prevent accidents caused…
Yoga Day venue set at PES Engineering College, Mandya on June 21 Mandya deputy commissioner Kumara has directed officials to make comprehensive arrangements for the meaningful celebration of the 12th International Yoga Day, scheduled to be held on June 21 at the PET Stadium of PES Engineering College in Mandya.During a preparatory meeting held at…
