Category: Nagpur Local

Army Exhibition Nagpur: Nagpur recently played host to a spectacular three-day ‘Know Your Army‘ event at the Mankapur Sports Stadium from February 2 to 4, drawing an impressive crowd of over 1.5 lakh attendees. The event, organized by the Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat (UMANG) sub-area of the Army, concluded on Sunday with officials noting a substantial turnout, especially from students, totaling around one lakh.

Diverse Participation: A Glimpse into Army Operations

Among the attendees were Agniveers currently undergoing training at the Guards Regimental Centre (GRC). The event provided them with a firsthand look at the functioning of the army, offering valuable insights as they prepare to join their respective units after completing their training at Mankapur Stadium.

Closing Ceremony Highlights: General SK Vidyarthi Leads

The closing ceremony, presided over by Major General SK Vidyarthi, the general-officer-in-command of UMANG, marked the culmination of the event. Major General Vidyarthi, addressing the media, highlighted the diverse army teams participating from different regions of the country.

National Integration on Display: Unity in Diversity

Army Exhibition Nagpur: The ‘Know Your Army’ event showcased a Symphony band from Delhi and a Ghatka (Sikh martial art) team from Amritsar, emphasizing the nationwide representation within the army. Major General Vidyarthi underscored how the event’s participants, hailing from various regions and ethnicities, reflected the unity and seamless functioning of the army as one cohesive organization.

Precision and Coordination: Grand Success of the Event

Major General Vidyarthi commended the precision and coordination exhibited by all units involved, leading to a grand and impactful performance. The event, encompassing various branches of the army, provided a glimpse into the collaborative efforts that define the army’s operations, particularly during times of combat.

Reflecting Unity in Diversity: A Patriotic Showcase

The ‘Know Your Army’ exhibition not only attracted a massive audience but also served as a patriotic showcase of the military’s capabilities and diversity. As Nagpur Mankapur Stadium witnessed the convergence of army teams from different corners of the country, it reinforced the message of unity in diversity that defines the Indian Army.

Future Endeavors: A Remarkable Display

Major General Vidyarthi concluded by expressing satisfaction with the entire program and hinted at the possibility of similar events in the future. The ‘Know Your Army’ exhibition, with its resounding success, stands as a testament to the army’s commitment to public engagement and showcasing its multifaceted capabilities to the citizens it serves.

In a startling revelation, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a clandestine operation involving counterfeit medicine, (Fake Medicine Scheme in Nagpur) resulting in the seizure of 21,600 tablets falsely labeled as the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. The illicit activity was brought to light following a rigorous investigation by the FDA, leading to a raid on a government hospital in Nagpur, where the fraudulent tablets were confiscated.

Shocking Discovery and Legal Ramifications

According to an official statement, three individuals, one of whom is already incarcerated in Thane for a similar offense, now face legal consequences in connection with the seized tablets. The FDA, spearheading the crackdown, emphasized that the bogus medicine had been procured through a government contract last year. The seized tablets, masquerading as ciprofloxacin, were traced back to the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital, a major supplier of medicines to state-run facilities in the district.

Expansive Reach of the Fake Tablets

The imposter ciprofloxacin tablets, purportedly prescribed for treating various bacterial infections and valued at crores of rupees, had infiltrated numerous government hospitals across Maharashtra, according to the FDA official. This revelation raises concerns about the extensive reach and potential health risks associated with the distribution of counterfeit medications within the healthcare system.

Timeline of Deception

The FDA’s intervention stems from a series of events dating back to March 2023 when samples of the alleged ‘ciprofloxacin’ tablets were collected from a state-run healthcare facility in Kalmeshwar tehsil, located approximately 40 km from Nagpur. These samples were dispatched to a government laboratory in Mumbai for thorough testing. The shocking results, received in December 2023, unveiled a disturbing truth – the tablets lacked any medicinal value as they contained no trace of ciprofloxacin.

Unmasking the Phantom Manufacturer

Further investigations led the authorities to a nonexistent entity named ‘Refined Pharma’ in Gujarat, purportedly the manufacturer of the counterfeit drug. The FDA official bluntly stated, “The company does not exist.” This revelation underscores the need for heightened scrutiny and stringent measures to prevent the proliferation of phantom pharmaceutical entities that endanger public health.

Legal Actions Unveiled

In the aftermath of these findings, the Kalmeshwar police have initiated legal proceedings, booking Vijay Shailendra Choudhary of Thane, Hemant Dhondiba Mule from Latur, and Mihir Trivedi of Bhiwandi near Thane in connection with this elaborate deception. As the investigation unfolds, the FDA continues to collaborate with law enforcement to ensure the eradication of such fraudulent activities and safeguard the integrity of the healthcare system.

This shocking revelation serves as a stark reminder of the constant vigilance required to protect public health, urging authorities to implement robust measures to identify and eliminate counterfeit drugs within the pharmaceutical supply chain.

नागपुर के अपने सेलिब्रिटी शेफ विष्णु मनोहर, जिनके नाम पहले से ही कई रिकॉर्ड हैं, एक और रिकॉर्ड के लिए तैयार हैं। वह अयोध्या में श्री राम मंदिर के अभिषेक के ऐतिहासिक अवसर को चिह्नित करने के लिए 21 जनवरी से अलग-अलग तारीखों पर तीन स्थानों – रामटेक, कोराडी और अयोध्या में ‘श्री राम हलवा’ तैयार करेंगे।

इस अवधारणा के तहत, उनकी नजर पांच नए रिकॉर्ड स्थापित करने पर है। पहला, रिकॉर्ड मात्रा में ‘भोगीची भाजी’ पकाने का होगा – एक विशेष व्यंजन जो मौसमी सब्जियों से बनाया जाता है लेकिन प्याज और लहसुन के बिना, और ‘मकर संक्रांति’ के अवसर पर देवता को चढ़ाया जाता है। वह 14 जनवरी को पकवान पकाएंगे। दूसरा रिकॉर्ड 15,000 लीटर क्षमता और 1,700 किलोग्राम वजन की विशेष ‘कढ़ाई’ बनाने का होगा। ‘कढ़ाई’ बांधों के गेट बनाने में इस्तेमाल होने वाले स्टील से बनाई जाएगी। “यह मैन्युअल रूप से उपयोग की जाने वाली दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी ‘कढ़ाई’ होगी। इसे उठाने के लिए क्रेन तैनात की जाएगी,” यह 17/18 जनवरी तक तैयार हो जाएगा। इस ‘कढ़ाई’ का उपयोग तीन स्थानों पर ‘श्री राम हलवा’ बनाने के लिए किया जाएगा।

विष्णु मनोहर के अनुसार, ‘कढ़ाई’ 20 जनवरी को नागपुर से अयोध्या तक अपनी यात्रा शुरू करेगी। इस अवसर पर एक जुलूस निकाला जाएगा। इस अवसर की शोभा बढ़ाने के लिए विभिन्न गणमान्य व्यक्तियों को आमंत्रित किया गया है। 21 जनवरी को यह रामटेक पहुंचेगा, जहां 5,000 किलो ‘हलवे’ का एक और रिकॉर्ड बनाया जाएगा. 22 जनवरी को कोराडी में 6,000 किलोग्राम ‘हलवे’ का एक और रिकॉर्ड बनाया जाएगा। इन स्थानों पर रिकॉर्ड श्री राम मंदिर ट्रस्ट, रामटेक और श्री महालक्ष्मी जगदंबा मंदिर संस्थान, कोराडी के नाम पर होगा।

यूनियन बैंक ऑफ इंडिया, क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय नागपुर द्वारा शनिवार दिनांक 7 अक्टूबर को अत्यंत हर्षोल्लास के साथ हिंदी दिवस उत्सव परवाना भवन में मनाया गया। यूनियन बैंक ऑफ़ इंडिया ने 14 सितंबर से 29 सितंबर तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा के रूप में मनाया एवं पुरस्कार समारोह का आयोजन 7 तारीख को किया गया । उक्त सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम एवं पुरस्कार वितरण कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ यूनियन बैंक आफ इंडिया के क्षेत्र प्रमुख एमवीएन रवि शंकर, उप क्षेत्र प्रमुख राजेश यादव एवं सी शिवकुमारन तथा नराकास के सदस्य सचिव एवं मुख्य प्रबंधक श्री राजीव कुमार की उपस्थिति में किया गया।

कार्यक्रम की बागडोर राजभाषा अधिकारी श्रीमती कुमुद ढाकने ने संभाली। क्षेत्र प्रमुख ने इस अवसर पर बताया कि हिंदी में दैनिक कामकाज करना हमारे संस्थान के गौरव को बढ़ाता है। हमें अधिक से अधिक कार्य हिंदी में करना चाहिए । उक्त आयोजन में शाखाओ एवं कार्मिकों को उत्कृष्ट राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन के लिए पुरस्कृत किया गया । इस समारोह में यूनियन बैंक आफ इंडिया के स्टाफ सदस्य एवं परिवारजनो ने सहभागिता की और हिंदी दिवस मुख्य कार्यक्रम को बहुत ही उत्साह के साथ मनाया।