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Creators Street AVGC Awards & Expo 2025: A Grand Celebration of India’s Creative Renaissance

Creators Street, India’s flagship AVGC-XR showcase, concluded its 2025 edition at Indiajoy with resounding success, spotlighting the country’s creative surge across comics, animation, gaming, and emerging tech. Held at HITEX Hyderabad from 31 October to 02 November, the event marked a transformative leap from its inaugural edition (Comic Street, 2024) into a multi-domain celebration of creators, innovators, and storytellers.

ICA’s Expansive Showcase and Industry Presence

The Indian Comics Association (ICA) led a vibrant pavilion featuring six pioneering publishers: Chitragaatha, Cinemics, Cosmics, Flydreams, Alpha Comics, and Forbidden Verse. Their collective presence underscored ICA’s commitment to nurturing original IPs and multilingual storytelling formats—from Indian manga to mythological adaptations.

ICA also facilitated cross-sector networking, engaging with state-level AVGC-XR associations, notably the Madhya Pradesh AVGC-XR Network, which had a strong delegation presence. Strategic dialogues with ABAI (Association of Bangalore Animation Industry) and other regional bodies laid the groundwork for collaborative frameworks and creator mobility across states.

Spotlight: Ashwin Kumar’s Visit

A major highlight was the visit of Ashwin Kumar, director of the record-breaking animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha. With over ₹300 crore in global box office earnings, the film has redefined India’s animation potential. Ashwin’s interactions with ICA and other creators sparked conversations around building India’s own mythological cinematic universe, blending indigenous narratives with global production values.

Awards That Celebrate Visionaries

The Creators Street AVGC Awards 2025, held on November 2, honored excellence across comics, manga, animation, games, and influencer categories. The awards were presented across Platinum, Diamond, and Gold tiers, recognizing a diverse spectrum of creative brilliance:

Best Comics

Platinum: That Man Solomon: Born Again (Holy Cow Entertainment)

Diamond: Ancient Temples of India (Amar Chitra Katha)

Gold: Technicolour Lovers Reel 1 (Black Sheep)

Best Comics Writer

Platinum: Saahil S Sharma (Animo-City Issue 1, Alpha Comics)

Diamond: Bijoy Raveendran (Technicolour Lovers Reel 1, Black Sheep)

Gold: Saahil S Sharma (The War Cook, Alpha Comics)

Best Comics Artist

Platinum: Dildeep Singh (Kotwal, Alpha Comics)

Diamond: Aswin Amarnath (REVA, Cinemics)

Gold: Utsab Chatterjee (Technicolour Lovers Reel 1, Black Sheep)

Best Comics Colorist

Platinum: Athila Fabbio (Flavorville, Forbidden Verse)

Diamond: Harendra Singh Saini (Avik Amaira The Paranormal Files: Nishi, Chitragaatha Comics)

Gold: Sourav Naiya (Chandrakanta 1, Cinemics)

Best Kids Comics

Platinum: Billy – The Incremental Detective (Cinemics)

Diamond: My Nani is an Alien (Alpha Comics)

Gold: Tinkle Holiday Special 55 (Amar Chitra Katha)

Best Manga Comics

Platinum: Soul Contract Chapter 1 (Cosmics Entertainment)

Diamond: Hanta Issue 1 (Alpha Comics)

Gold: The World Beyond (Qissa Comics)

Best Comics Cover

Platinum: Avik Amaira The Paranormal Files: Nishi (Chitragaatha Comics)

Diamond: Technicolour Lovers Reel 1 (Black Sheep)

Gold: The Legend of Watakattu – Police Academy (Alpha Comics)

Best Rising Talent in Comics

Platinum: Anadi Abhilash (Chitragaatha Comics)

Diamond: Mithilesh Gupta (FlyDreams Comics)

Best Indie Creator Comics

Platinum: The Eye of God - Twishampan Das

Best Animation IP: The Year I Was Born – Keep Rolling Films

Best AI Animation: Maha Ganesha – Thinksense

Best Indian Gaming App: Gully Gangs: Street Cricket – 5th Ocean Studios

Best Board Game: SQUARACE – Plus 91 Innovations Pvt Ltd

Best 2D Animation/Anime Influencer

Platinum: B Mohan Krishna (Anime Professor Telugu)

Diamond: Arun Kumar (Naruto Reddy)

Gold: Prem Chand (Telugu Senpai)

Best Comics/Manga Influencer

Platinum: Somya Mohan Sharma (The Drawing House)

Diamond: Dr. Siddhartha Bose (Comics & You)

Building the Future of AVGC-XR

Creators Street 2025 wasn’t just a showcase—it was a strategic convergence of creators, technologists, policymakers, and educators. With immersive experiences, masterclasses, and government-industry mixers, the event reinforced Indiajoy’s role as a national catalyst for AVGC-XR growth.

ICA’s leadership continues to champion Create in India initiatives, including the upcoming Comics Creator Championship at Waves 2025, and remains committed to building sustainable IP ecosystems that connect Indian heritage with global formats.

Subcontract India – the confluence of Indian Engineering Brilliance

OEMs, MSMEs, exporters, and global buyers to connect, create and collaborateNovember 6, 2025: Pimpri Chichwad, Pune : The New Engineering Mantra in Pune for three days – November 6-7-8 –– the second largest city in Maharashtra and one of the most important automobile manufacturing hubs in India is SUBCONTRACT INDIA 2025!!

Presence of over 100 Indian engineering Exhibitors with a display of close to 50 engineering product varieties under seven key verticals – Industry Supplies and Services, Automobile, Oil and Gas, Industrial Machinery, Construction and Mining, Electricals, Medical Devices, around 10 Foreign Delegates from USA, Canada, Cameroon, Burkina Faso; over 5000 Visitors and 9 Back to Back Knowledge Sessions with around 20 Experts from Indian and Overseas Industrial Giants , viz, GAIL and Indian Oil – Oil and Gas Major, GeM – Indian e commerce leader , TATA Motors Toyota and Skoda – the Auto players; NID- design Institute; BIS – The National Standards Body, Bharat Forge- Engineering conglomerate have cumulatively made SUBCONTRACT INDIA - the first integrated engineering show of the city!

Engineering is among India’s biggest Industrial sectors adding meaningfully to the country’s employment and GDP and EEPC India’s effort to place domestic and overseas stakeholders on a single platform will surely assist in making these connections deeper- messaged Shri Deependra Singh Kushwah, IAS, Development Commissioner of Industries, Government of Maharashtra 

Shri B N Vishwas, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Pune; Smt Chitra Raste, Regional Head, EXIM Bank, Pune,were the Guests of Honour.

Shri Landge proclaimed Maharashtra continues to lead India’s journey towards becoming a global hub for engineering, manufacturing and technology – led growth 

EEPC India has done a commendable job in taking the Indian Engineering sector to the World Stage and such endeavours would pave a long way in taking the nation forward – were the comments of Shri Vishwas 

MSMEs would get a window for enhanced market visibility and access to international market partaking at such domestic event stated Smt Raste

We reaffirm our shared commitment to strengthening India’s global presence in subcontracting and engineering services, promoting innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth hailed - Regional Chairman,(Western Region),EEPC India, Mr Anoop Marwaha and he added that this event serves as a powerful platform for OEMs, MSMEs, exporters, and global buyers to connect, collaborate.

Mr Rakesh Shah, Past Chairman and Chairman Trade Promotions Committee ,EEPC India explained in FY 2023-24, Pune’s total exports amounted to INR 109148Cr which is around 20% of Maharashtra’s total exports during that period. Also, Pune district secured the highest amount of investment with INR 16651.48Cr - these factors have made Pune a very strategic location for conducting the Sub-contracting Show.

Shri Rohinton Engineer, Dy Regional Chairman (WR), EEPC India while delivering the Vote of thanks elaborated subcontracting is an important area of engineering industry providing significant operational and strategic advantages to engineering manufacturers including improvement in efficiency and quality. Such shows add to the business credibilty of a firm enabling Industry Validation and future business expansion and facilitating in making the participants more business aware. 

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Book Presented to Hon’ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh by Himalayan University Vice-Chancellor

Itanagar, November 5, 2025: In a significant literary and academic event, Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Divakaran, Vice-Chancellor of Himalayan University, Itanagar, presented a newly published book to the Hon’ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General (Retd.) Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd.), at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar.The presentation took place in the presence of Mr. Minto Eta, Deputy Director (RUSA), Department of Higher Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh; Mr. Vijay Tripathi, Registrar, Himalayan University; and Mr. Kido Bagra, Deputy Registrar, Himalayan University.

The book, co-authored by Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Divakaran and Dr. Suresh Kumar Madhusudhanan, Managing Director, Seagull Group of Companies, reflects an insightful contribution to contemporary academic and social discourse. The publication has been recently featured in academic circles for its multidisciplinary relevance and its emphasis on human values, governance, and education-driven social transformation.

The Hon’ble Governor commended the authors for their scholarly initiative and their efforts toward fostering a culture of research and knowledge dissemination in Arunachal Pradesh. He appreciated Himalayan University’s continued commitment to higher education, innovation, and youth development in the region.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Divakaran Divakaran expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor for his encouragement and visionary guidance toward strengthening academic excellence and societal engagement through research and publication.

The book has been widely recognised for its thoughtful narrative and has recently drawn attention in educational and literary forums for addressing contemporary policy and social issues from a holistic perspective

Pramod Raghav: A Visionary Philanthropist and Social Entrepreneur

Pramod Raghav is a highly respected and accomplished philanthropist, social entrepreneur, and visionary leader who has been making a profound impact on society through his tireless efforts and unwavering dedication. As the Chairman of “Niswarth Kadam”, a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to serving the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society, Pramod Raghav has been instrumental in driving positive change and empowering communities.

A Successful Career and a New Chapter

Pramod Raghav's journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to creating a better world. Having built a successful career in the IT industry, he made the bold decision to sell his company in the USA for a staggering $21 million and redirect his focus towards philanthropy and social work. This selfless act is a shining example of his dedication to giving back to society and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

“Niswarth Kadam”: A Beacon of Hope

Under Pramod Raghav's visionary leadership, “Niswarth Kadam” has emerged as a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families in need. The organization has been working tirelessly to address some of the most pressing social issues, including education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and animal welfare. Through its various initiatives and programs, “Niswarth Kadam” has been able to touch the lives of thousands of people, providing them with the support and resources they need to improve their lives and create a brighter future.

Pramod Raghav's Philanthropic Efforts

Pramod Raghav's philanthropic efforts are multifaceted and far-reaching. Some of the key areas of focus for “Niswarth Kadam” under his leadership include:

Education & Skill Development: Establishing Bal Sanskar Kendras and learning centers that provide education, values, and life skills to children from economically weaker sections.

Healthcare Access for All: Conducting free health camps, supporting rural healthcare facilities, and managing the Manu Health Care Center in Ghuddor, Himachal Pradesh and offering free treatment, medicines, dental and oxygen services, and home visits for the elderly in surrounded remote villages. 

Environmental Stewardship: Organizing cleanliness drives, plantation campaigns, and awareness programs on sustainability and reducing plastic waste.

Cow Welfare and Gaushalas: Extending dedicated support for Gaushalas (cow shelters), ensuring proper care, feeding, and medical attention for cows. The organization actively promotes cow protection and welfare as part of India’s cultural and spiritual ethos, fostering compassion for all living beings.

Preserving Culture and Heritage: Supporting the renovation of temples and the revival of Gurukuls, emphasizing traditional education, Sanatani values, and spiritual learning to safeguard India’s timeless heritage for future generations.

Community Welfare and Sharing: Running initiatives like ‘Neki Ki Deewar’ & ‘Drop Off Box’ where individuals donate clothes, toys, shoes, and daily essentials for those in need, reflecting the organization’s belief in collective compassion.

Awards and Recognition

Pramod Raghav's outstanding contributions to philanthropy and social work have not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous awards and honors for his efforts, including the prestigious Delhi Ratna Award, Haryana Gaurav Award, Best NGO Award, and Times Power Icon Award. These accolades are a testament to his dedication and commitment to creating a positive impact in society.

A Legacy of Compassion and Service

Pramod Raghav's legacy is one of compassion, service, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of others. Through his tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, he has inspired countless individuals to join him in his mission to create a better world. As a visionary philanthropist and social entrepreneur, Pramod Raghav continues to be a shining example of what it means to live a life of purpose and service to others.

An Inspiring Story of Shri Rashk Siddiqui who Emerged as a Game-Changing Leader in India’s Public Sector.

Rashk Siddiqui has become one of the most dynamic and outcome-oriented officers in the Indian public sector scene. Having an unparalleled reputation for thinking like a businessman, behaving like a bureaucrat, and speaking like a politician, he is well known for his exceptional delivery in whatever project he ventures into. He has earned a good reputation over the years as a man who believes in execution, not excuses – a very uncommon combination of strategy, discipline, and innovation that has seen him labelled as the Jugaad Man of PSUs.

Everything in his personal or professional life is based on three strong principles, namely honesty, politeness, and integrity. To Siddiqui, these are moral values but also qualities that make a great leader. According to those who have worked with him, he is very precise in clearing obstacles and also ensures that everything assigned to him, even the most complicated tasks, is done on time. One of the senior officials once said that Siddiqui is an asset to any organization he works with because of his commitment and brilliance of thought.

Talking to one of the previous Chairman and Managing Directors of TCIL, who did not want to be identified, it was stated that you set a target for him and leave it alone. He will find the best path and do it. Similar views were expressed by a senior bureaucrat of a state government who added that Siddiqui’s innovative approach has assisted various state governments in implementing national and state-level projects of significance, often becoming the interface between administrative intent and on-ground reality.

Siddiqui has had a big opportunity in his career in business development activities where he has distinguished himself by his keen knowledge of operations and stakeholder management. From conceptualizing bids to signing large Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with state governments at national and international levels, he has achieved major milestones that have helped strengthen bids in the PSU sector of India. It was remembered by one of the past directors of TCIL, who said, “He is a stage performer. I can scarcely recall any task that was delegated to him and never finished.”

Rashk Siddiqui has never liked to be in the limelight despite his achievements. People who are close to him normally refer to him as Vighna Harta, the destroyer of hindrances, because of his capacity to fix problems quickly and successfully. He has a work ethic that blends administrative discipline and creative problem-solving, and he is one of the few PSU officers who can be both bureaucratic and creative.

In addition to his professional engagements, Siddiqui is also known to have a human side to him. He has been a regular contributor to the campaign “Helping the Unhelped,” where he offers his time and resources to help the needy. His compassion and desire to do more than duty demands have earned him respect inside and outside professional circles. 

One of his colleagues in the organisation commented that Rashk is always praised amongst the colleagues to Motivate and extend “ A Good Human” or “ Bhai” vibe. He always extends his help amongst various colleagues to solve their professional and personal issues. He is a very popular name among and outside the organisation.

Throughout the course of his career, Rashk Siddiqui secured businesses with over five state governments and travelled more than half of the world, acquiring priceless global exposure that has shaped his leadership style. The fact that he was appointed as one of the key members of the protocol team at WTSA 2024 also added to his achievements. Indian hospitality, under the workmanship of Siddiqui, the Indian Government received great appreciation from the senior members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations, and over fifty telecom ministers of the world.

Rashk Siddiqui has a rare intellect, humility, and execution excellence, which continue to benchmark the PSU ecosystem in India. His experience is a source of hope to many – a lesson that despite the order of public service, creativity and enthusiasm can transform the definition of success.

हेमंत सरकारों पार्ट 2 में भी भ्रष्टाचार और टेंडर घोटाला जारी,स्वास्थ्य विभाग में मैनपॉवर सप्लाई में 50 करोड़ के घोटाले की तैयारी - प्रतुल


भाजपा के प्रदेश प्रवक्ता प्रतुल शाहदेव ने आज प्रदेश मुख्यालय में एक प्रेस वार्ता को संबोधित करते हुए हेमंत सरकार पार्ट 2 में भी लगातार टेंडर घोटाले और भ्रष्टाचार के जारी रहने का आरोप लगाया। प्रतुल ने स्वास्थ्य विभाग के द्वारा निकाले गए टेंडर पर बड़ा प्रश्न चिन्ह करते हुए इसे 50 करोड़ का घोटाला करार दिया।

प्रतुल ने कहा कि सिविल सर्जन सह सीएमओ रांची के कार्यालय के द्वारा नर्सिंग, पैरामेडिकल एवं अन्य तकनीकी स्टाफ के लिए ई टेंडर संख्या 4374, दिनांक 20 सितंबर, 2025 को निकाला गया। इस टेंडर में ऐसी शर्तों को डाला गया जिससे झारखंड की कोई स्थानीय कंपनी हिस्सा ही नहीं ले पाएगी।प्रतुल ने कहा कि माननीय मुख्यमंत्री और स्वास्थ्य मंत्री जी आदिवासी मूलवासी और झारखंडियत की बात करते हैं। लेकिन इस टेंडर के जरिए बिहार की ब्लैकलिस्टेड कंपनी को काम देने का षड्यंत्र किया जा रहा है।

प्रतुल ने कहा कि इस से पूर्व जब इसी सिविल सर्जन के कार्यालय ने 2022 में जब टेंडर निकला था तो उस समय की अर्हता और अभी की अर्हता में लगभग 5 गुण का इजाफा कर दिया गया है। यह सिर्फ बिहार की एक विशेष ब्लैक लिस्टेड कंपनी को फायदा पहुंचाने के लिए किया गया।प्रतुल ने कहा कि इसी टेंडर में 2022 में सिक्योरिटी मनी (ईएमडी) चार लाख रुपए रखा गया था। इस वर्ष उसे 15 लाख कर दिया गया। 2022 में टेंडर की अर्हता में सिंगल वर्क आर्डर का वैल्यू 3 करोड़ था। 3 वर्षों में इस बार इसे 15 करोड़ कर दिया गया है। ईसीआर की कॉपी 300 लोगों की आवश्यकता थी। इस वर्ष इसे 1500 कर दिया गया है। 2022 में निकाले गए टेंडर में पिछले तीन वित्तीय वर्ष का कंपनी का एवरेज टर्नओवर 5 करोड़ होने की आवश्यकता थी। इस बार इसे 5 गुना बढ़कर 25 करोड़ कर दिया गया है। जिस कंपनी को ये टेंडर देने की कोशिश की जा रही है ,उसे झारखंड के प्रतिष्ठित यूनिवर्सिटी ने डिबार किया है। लेकिन टेंडर में ब्लैकलिस्टेड कॉलम में सिर्फ यह लिखकर डाल दिया गया है कि जिस कंपनी को ब्लैक लिस्ट किया गया है वह एक अंडरटेकिंग देगी।

प्रतुल ने कहा कि इन सारी चीजों से स्पष्ट है कि टेंडर को इस रूप में बनाया गया है कि झारखंड की किसी स्थानीय कंपनी को कोई लाभ न हो।लाभ होना तो दूर की बात है, झारखंड की कोई कंपनी इसमें हिस्सा भी नहीं ले पाएगी। बिहार की एक विवादास्पद ब्लैकलिस्टेड कंपनी को टेंडर देने के लिए अर्हता को बदल गया है क्योंकि यही इन सारी अहर्ताओं को पूरा करती है। अब वह कंपनी मनमाने रेट पर टेंडर डालेगी और कमीशन ऊपर से नीचे तक सब जगह बटेगा। प्रतुल ने कहा कि भारतीय जनता पार्टी इस पूरे मुद्दे को सरकार और एसीबी के सामने भी ले जाएगी।

Corruption and Tender Scams Continue in Hemant Government Part 2

₹50 Crore Scam Planned in Health Department’s Manpower Supply Tender – Pratul Shah Deo

BJP State Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo today addressed a press conference at the party’s state headquarters, alleging that large-scale tender scams and corruption continue unabated in the Hemant Soren Government Part 2. Pratul raised serious questions over a recent tender issued by the Health Department, calling it a ₹50 crore scam in the making.

Pratul said that the Office of the Civil Surgeon -cum- Chief Medical Officer, Ranchi, issued an e-tender (No. 4374 dated September 20, 2025) for the supply of nursing, paramedical, and other technical staff. Pratul alleged that the tender conditions have been deliberately framed in such a way that no local company from Jharkhand can participate.

Pratul remarked, “The Chief Minister and Health Minister often talk about Adivasi, Moolvasi, and 'Jharkhandiyat', but through this tender, a conspiracy is being hatched to award the work to a blacklisted company from Bihar.”

He pointed out that in 2022, when a similar tender was issued by the same office, the eligibility criteria were much more reasonable. However, in the 2025 tender, the qualifications have been raised nearly fivefold, seemingly to benefit a specific blacklisted Bihar-based company.

He detailed the differences:

In 2022, the security deposit (EMD) was ₹4 lakh; this time, it has been raised to ₹15 lakh.

The minimum value of a single work order required earlier was ₹3 crore; now, it has been increased to ₹15 crore.

The ECR copy requirement for 300 personnel has now been raised to 1,500.

The average annual turnover required over the past three financial years was ₹5 crore; this year, it has been increased 500% to ₹25 crore.

Pratul further revealed that the company being favoured has been debarred by a reputed university in Jharkhand, yet the tender document conveniently allows blacklisted firms to participate if they merely provide an undertaking.

He added, “It is now absolutely clear that this tender has been structured to exclude local Jharkhand-based companies and favour one specific Bihar-based blacklisted company. Once awarded, this company will quote arbitrary rates, and the commission will flow from top to bottom.”

Pratul Shah Deo said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will take up this issue not only with the state government but also before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for a full investigation.

झारखंड में इन तीन कफ सिरप पर बैन, राज्य औषधि नियंत्रण निदेशालय ने जारी किया आदेश

#jharkhandgovernmentbans3medicinesforchild_safety

झारखंड सरकार ने राज्य में तीन कफ सिरप की बिक्री और उपयोग पर तत्काल प्रभाव से प्रतिबंध लगा दिया है। झारखंड सरकार ने जनता के स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा को सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता देते हुए Coldref, Repifresh और Relife नामक 3 कफ सिरप के उपयोग और बिक्री पर तत्काल प्रभाव से प्रतिबंध लगा दिया है। ये कार्रवाई उन रिपोर्ट्स के बाद की गई है, जिनमें बताया गया कि मध्य प्रदेश और राजस्थान में कुछ बच्चों की मौत संदिग्ध कफ सिरप के इस्तेमाल से हुई।

मध्यप्रदेश और राजस्थान में इन कफ सिरप के सेवन से कई बच्चों की मौत की गंभीर घटना के बाद झारखंड के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. इरफान अंसारी ने त्वरित एक्शन लेते हुए इन ब्रांड्स पर रोक लगाने का आदेश जारी किया। राज्य सरकार ने इस संबंध में आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन जारी कर दिया है।

औषधि निरीक्षकों को जारी किए गए खास आदेश

स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण विभाग, राज्य औषधि नियंत्रण निदेशालय, नामकुम (रांची) की ओर से जारी आदेश के अनुसार, तीन कफ सिरप Coldref, Repifresh और Relife में डायइथाइलीन ग्लाइकॉल की मात्रा ज्यादा पाई गई है। निदेशालय ने सभी औषधि निरीक्षकों को निर्देशित किया है कि वे अपने क्षेत्र में इन सिरप की बिक्री और उपयोग पर सख्त निगरानी रखें। साथ ही दुकानों और अस्पतालों में निरीक्षण कर सैंपलिंग की जाए और नियमों के अनुसार कानूनी कार्रवाई की जाए।

स्वास्थ्य विभाग पूरी तरह से अलर्ट मोड में

बता दें कि राज्य का स्वास्थ्य विभाग पूरी तरह से अलर्ट मोड पर है। जिले स्तर से लेकर राज्य मुख्यालय तक लगातार निगरानी रखी जा रही है ताकि झारखंड में कोई भी हानिकारक दवा जनता तक न पहुंच सके। 

एमपी में किए गए टेस्ट के आधार पर बैन

स्वास्थ्य विभाग से जारी नोटिफिकेशन में स्पष्ट कहा गया है कि मध्य प्रदेश लैब में चिन्हित कफ सिरप में डायइथाइलीन ग्लाइकॉल की निर्धारित मात्रा से अधिक की पुष्टि की गई। अधिकारियों को आदेश दिया गया है कि इस दवाई की खरीदी-बिक्री पूरी तरह से बंद रखी जाएगी। सभी नागरिकों से अपील की गई है कि वे इन तीनों कफ सिरप का इस्तेमाल न करें और यदि घर में मौजूद हो तो तुरंत नष्ट कर दें या नजदीकी औषधि नियंत्रण अधिकारी को सूचना दें।

अरविंद केजरीवाल का बदल गया पता, नया सरकारी बंगला अलॉट होने के बाद ये है नया पता

#arvind_kejriwal_gets_a_new_government_residence_in_new_delhi

आम आदमी पार्टी (आप) के राष्ट्रीय संयोजक और दिल्ली के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल को आखिरकार सरकारी बंगला अलॉट कर दिया गया है। दिल्ली के सिविल लाइंस में केंद्र सरकार की ओर से उन्हें टाइप-8 सरकारी बंगला दिया गया है। एक साल की लंबी प्रतीक्षा और दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट की सख्ती के बाद केंद्र सरकार ने बंगला आवंटित कर दिया है।

राष्ट्रीय पार्टी के अध्यक्ष के तौर पर मिली कोठी

केजरीवाल ने सितंबर 2024 में दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री पद से इस्तीफा दिया था। जिसके बाद अक्टूबर में वे अपने आधिकारिक निवास 6, फ्लैगस्टाफ रोड से बाहर निकल आए। तब से वे आप के राज्यसभा सांसद अशोक मित्तल के सरकारी बंगले पर रह रहे थे। उन्हें दिल्ली के प्रतिष्ठित लोधी एस्टेट इलाके में 95 नंबर बंगला आवंटित किया गया है। यह बंगला उन्हें बतौर राष्ट्रीय पार्टी के अध्यक्ष के तौर पर दिया गया है।

हाईकोर्ट तक पहुंचा मामला

राष्ट्रीय पार्टी के संयोजक के रूप में केजरीवाल को दिल्ली में सरकारी आवास का अधिकार था, लेकिन आवास एवं शहरी कार्य मंत्रालय के भूमि निदेशालय (डायरेक्टोरेट ऑफ एस्टेट्स) की ओर से देरी के कारण मामला अदालत पहुंच गया। दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट ने केंद्र की इस देरी पर कड़ी नाराजगी जताई। 16 सितंबर 2025 को जस्टिस सचिन दत्ता ने कहा कि आवंटन किसी की मनमानी पर नहीं हो सकता, बल्कि पारदर्शी नीति पर आधारित होना चाहिए। कोर्ट ने केंद्र से नीति, वर्तमान वेटिंग लिस्ट और आवंटनों का हलफनामा मांगा। 18 सितंबर को सुनवाई के दौरान पता चला कि आप द्वारा सुझाए गए 35, लोधी एस्टेट को जुलाई में वित्त राज्य मंत्री पंकज चौधरी को आवंटित कर दिया गया था। कोर्ट ने इसे “स्वतंत्र प्रणाली” करार दिया और चेतावनी दी कि आवंटन चुनिंदा नहीं हो सकता।

दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट की सख्ती के बाद आवंटन

25 सितंबर को सॉलिसिटर जनरल तुषार मेहता ने आश्वासन दिया कि 10 दिनों में “उचित” आवास आवंटित हो जाएगा। अब उस पर अमल करते हुए यह आवंटन किया गया है।

Klusttar Travels: From a Two-Lakh Setback to a ₹1.5 Crore Success Story.

 

Klusttar Travels  was a ray of hope in the world when numerous businesses floundered trying to make ends meet in the face of a pandemic, which turned out to be a success story. The story of how the company came to be started is inspirational, with Shubham Sampada Santosh Patange, a young Maharashtrian dreamer, realizing his dream of starting his own business in the small town of Maharashtra and developing it into a multi-crore company.

 

Shubham was born in the small village of Rasayani in Maharashtra and grew up in the small town of Roha in the Raigad district, which is full of courage, focus, and ambition. He graduated in 2017 with a degree from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Government College of Engineering, Raigad, and worked as an Education Counsellor in Home Revise Educations Pvt. Ltd. His hard work saw him promoted to Team Manager (2018) and to the position of Branch Manager in the next two years (2019). He worked as the Branch Manager in Toppr Technologies in mid-2019 and acquired experience in the managerial field that equipped him to be an entrepreneur.

 

In March 2020, Shubham established Klusttar Travels Pvt. Ltd. with his partner Ketan More with an aim of transforming the manner of travelling. Unluckily, a few months down the road, the COVID-19 pandemic struck and led to the stagnation of the travel and tourism sector. The company had few resources and a turnover of only ₹2,00,000, and this proved to be the greatest challenge. When Ketan sold the business at the beginning of the year 2021, Shubham was left to face the storm on his own, yet he refused to give up but rather saw a chance to rise stronger.

 

Adamant about his dream, Shubham started selling tailor-made travel itineraries at only ₹200 per case and generated ₹1,00,000 in May 2021 alone. His persistence became improvement with a ₹5,00,000 turnover at the end of FY 2021–22. The actual breakthrough was in 2022, when Klusttar Travels started working with residential buildings to provide community tours. The company completed tours valued at ₹10,00,000 after three months, and at the close of FY 2022–23, the turnover increased to ₹50,00,000, which was also a significant comeback.

 

In 2023, Klusttar Travels ventured into other markets and offered its services to Maharashtra Police, Mumbai Police, and subsequently to the Pune Health Department. Their professionalism, reliability, and client-first attitude won them trust and recognition in Maharashtra. The company surpassed the ₹1 crore turnover mark by FY 2023–24. They partnered with influencers and celebrities of the Marathi film industry in 2024, as well as with corporate giants such as Infosys, Persistent, and HDFC. This resulted in a record-breaking ₹1.5 crore turnover by the end of FY 2024–25, making Klusttar Travels a dominant brand in the travel and tourism industry.

 

The inaugural journey of the company, a backpackers’ tour to Hampi with a group of 18, was an indescribable success and a precursor to how the brand would look in the future. Under the guidance of its tagline, “One Trip, Many Memories,” Klusttar Travels has to date served more than 2,000 satisfied families and keeps motivating travellers within India. Having a diverse workforce of 60+ committed employees, the company provides both domestic and international offers, visa/passport services, flight, train, cab, and hotel reservation services, all customized and designed to suit the special needs of its customers.

 

Klusttar Travels has a powerful Vision, the desire to become the most customer-centric travel agency in the world, whereas the company has a clear direction and acts according to the set goal. Its Mission is also quite inspiring: To inspire and empower people to discover the world confidently and easily through exceptional travel services and customized experiences. Our vision is to make our clients have lifelong memories and develop an interest in traveling and exploring. These brand statements beautifully capture the brand promise of quality, care, and customer satisfaction.

 

Klusttar Travels promotes sustainable tourism and the empowerment of the community in addition to profit and growth. The company advances indigenous and rural experiences that assist travelers in associating with local cultures, as well as helping local economies. All trips that Klusttar Travels designs are adventurous and authentic at the same time so that travelers do not come back home with only souvenirs but stories.

 

With Klusttar Travels still on the road in 2025 and in the future, a giant among buildings and a testament to perseverance, strategic vision, and the strength of dreams, the company will stand tall. The story of selling ₹200 itineraries to creating a ₹1.5 crore travel brand, Shubham Patange demonstrates that passion and persistence are not goals but journeys with the motto, “One Trip, Many Memories.”

 

Explore more at:

 

Website: www.klusttartravels.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klusttar_trravels?igsh=MTJsa3Ezdms3Z3FzNw== 

क्या होता है शटडाउन, अमेरिका में 6 साल में पहली बार क्यों ठप हुआ सरकार का कामकाज?

#usagovernmentshutdown2025senatefundingcrisis

अमेरिकी सरकार का कामकाज बंद हो गया है। अमेरिका में सीनेट में सरकार के खर्चों को लेकर सहमति नहीं बन पाई. लिहाजा इससे जुड़ा बिल पास नहीं हो पाया। दरअसल, अमेरिकी सीनेट मंगलवार शाम को बिना किसी वित्तीय प्रस्ताव को पारित किए स्थगित हो गई, जिससे सरकारी शटडाउन लगभग निश्चित हो गया। रिपब्लिकन सांसदों ने 21 नवंबर तक सरकार को अल्पकालिक तौर पर फंड करने के लिए विधेयक पेश किया था, लेकिन वह भी पारित नहीं हो सका। डेमोक्रेट सांसदों ने इस बिल का विरोध किया, जिसके बाद ट्रंप सरकार के दूसरे कार्यकाल में पहली बार सरकारी फंडिंग रुक गई और शटडाउन हो गया। 

व्हाइट हाउस के प्रबंधन एवं बजट कार्यालय ने भी ज्ञापन जारी कर पुष्टि की है कि सरकार मंगलवार मध्यरात्रि से बंद हो जाएगी। इस ज्ञापन पर निदेशक रसेल वॉट के हस्ताक्षर हैं। इस बीच डेमोक्रेट्स और रिपब्लिकन एक-दूसरे पर शटडाउन की जिम्मेदारी डाल रहे हैं। रिपब्लिकन के पास कांग्रेस का नियंत्रण है, लेकिन सीनेट में खर्च से जुड़े किसी भी बिल को पास करने के लिए 60 वोटों की ज़रूरत होती है, जो उनके पास नहीं हैं।

क्या है शटडाउन?

अमेरिकी सरकार को चलाने के लिए हर साल बजट पास करना ज़रूरी होता है। अमेरिका में वित्तीय वर्ष की शुरुआत 1 अक्तूबर से होती है। वित्तीय वर्ष की शुरुआत में सरकार बजट बनाती है और ये तय करती है कि सरकारी पैसा कहां खर्च किया जाएगा। अगर तय तारीख तक अमेरिकी संसद संघीय सरकार को फंड देने वाला बिल पास नहीं कर पाती है तो सरकार का कामकाज बंद हो जाता है। नतीजतन, "नॉन-एसेंशियल" (ग़ैर-जरूरी) सेवाएं और दफ़्तर बंद हो जाते हैं। इसे ही शटडाउन कहा जाता है।

क्या क्या होगा प्रभावित?

• एसेंशियल वर्कर्स: सैन्य कर्मचारी, एयर ट्रैफिक कंट्रोल और अस्पताल कर्मचारी अपनी ड्यूटी जारी रखेंगे, लेकिन वेतन शटडाउन के अंत तक नहीं मिलेगा।

• नॉन-एसेंशियल कर्मचारी: फर्लो पर भेजे जाएंगे।

• अनुमानित संख्या: कांग्रेस बजट ऑफिस (CBO) के अनुसार लगभग 7,50,000 फेडरल कर्मचारियों को अस्थायी फर्लो का सामना करना पड़ सकता है।

यूएस में पहले भी हुआ शटडाउन

ट्रंप के पहले कार्यकाल में सबसे पहला शटडाउन 22 दिसंबर 2018 से 25 जनवरी 2019 तक हुआ। 35 दिनों तक शटडाउन चला और यह अब तक का सबसे लंबा शटडाउन था। इसका मुख्य कारण था मैक्सिको बॉर्डर की दीवार के लिए फंडिंग पर विवाद। ट्रंप ने अमेरिका-मेक्सिको सीमा पर दीवार बनाने के लिए कांग्रेस से 5.7 बिलियन डॉलर की मांग की थी, लेकिन डेमोक्रेट्स ने इसे मंजूरी नहीं दी, जिसके कारण शटडाउन हुआ। वहीं दूसरा शटडाउन 14 फरवरी 2019 को लगा जो लगभग 3 दिन चला। यह शटडाउन तब हुआ जब ट्रंप और कांग्रेस ने आपातकालीन स्थिति घोषित करने के बाद समझौता किया, जिससे सरकारी कामकाजी बंदी को टाला जा सका।

Creators Street AVGC Awards & Expo 2025: A Grand Celebration of India’s Creative Renaissance

Creators Street, India’s flagship AVGC-XR showcase, concluded its 2025 edition at Indiajoy with resounding success, spotlighting the country’s creative surge across comics, animation, gaming, and emerging tech. Held at HITEX Hyderabad from 31 October to 02 November, the event marked a transformative leap from its inaugural edition (Comic Street, 2024) into a multi-domain celebration of creators, innovators, and storytellers.

ICA’s Expansive Showcase and Industry Presence

The Indian Comics Association (ICA) led a vibrant pavilion featuring six pioneering publishers: Chitragaatha, Cinemics, Cosmics, Flydreams, Alpha Comics, and Forbidden Verse. Their collective presence underscored ICA’s commitment to nurturing original IPs and multilingual storytelling formats—from Indian manga to mythological adaptations.

ICA also facilitated cross-sector networking, engaging with state-level AVGC-XR associations, notably the Madhya Pradesh AVGC-XR Network, which had a strong delegation presence. Strategic dialogues with ABAI (Association of Bangalore Animation Industry) and other regional bodies laid the groundwork for collaborative frameworks and creator mobility across states.

Spotlight: Ashwin Kumar’s Visit

A major highlight was the visit of Ashwin Kumar, director of the record-breaking animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha. With over ₹300 crore in global box office earnings, the film has redefined India’s animation potential. Ashwin’s interactions with ICA and other creators sparked conversations around building India’s own mythological cinematic universe, blending indigenous narratives with global production values.

Awards That Celebrate Visionaries

The Creators Street AVGC Awards 2025, held on November 2, honored excellence across comics, manga, animation, games, and influencer categories. The awards were presented across Platinum, Diamond, and Gold tiers, recognizing a diverse spectrum of creative brilliance:

Best Comics

Platinum: That Man Solomon: Born Again (Holy Cow Entertainment)

Diamond: Ancient Temples of India (Amar Chitra Katha)

Gold: Technicolour Lovers Reel 1 (Black Sheep)

Best Comics Writer

Platinum: Saahil S Sharma (Animo-City Issue 1, Alpha Comics)

Diamond: Bijoy Raveendran (Technicolour Lovers Reel 1, Black Sheep)

Gold: Saahil S Sharma (The War Cook, Alpha Comics)

Best Comics Artist

Platinum: Dildeep Singh (Kotwal, Alpha Comics)

Diamond: Aswin Amarnath (REVA, Cinemics)

Gold: Utsab Chatterjee (Technicolour Lovers Reel 1, Black Sheep)

Best Comics Colorist

Platinum: Athila Fabbio (Flavorville, Forbidden Verse)

Diamond: Harendra Singh Saini (Avik Amaira The Paranormal Files: Nishi, Chitragaatha Comics)

Gold: Sourav Naiya (Chandrakanta 1, Cinemics)

Best Kids Comics

Platinum: Billy – The Incremental Detective (Cinemics)

Diamond: My Nani is an Alien (Alpha Comics)

Gold: Tinkle Holiday Special 55 (Amar Chitra Katha)

Best Manga Comics

Platinum: Soul Contract Chapter 1 (Cosmics Entertainment)

Diamond: Hanta Issue 1 (Alpha Comics)

Gold: The World Beyond (Qissa Comics)

Best Comics Cover

Platinum: Avik Amaira The Paranormal Files: Nishi (Chitragaatha Comics)

Diamond: Technicolour Lovers Reel 1 (Black Sheep)

Gold: The Legend of Watakattu – Police Academy (Alpha Comics)

Best Rising Talent in Comics

Platinum: Anadi Abhilash (Chitragaatha Comics)

Diamond: Mithilesh Gupta (FlyDreams Comics)

Best Indie Creator Comics

Platinum: The Eye of God - Twishampan Das

Best Animation IP: The Year I Was Born – Keep Rolling Films

Best AI Animation: Maha Ganesha – Thinksense

Best Indian Gaming App: Gully Gangs: Street Cricket – 5th Ocean Studios

Best Board Game: SQUARACE – Plus 91 Innovations Pvt Ltd

Best 2D Animation/Anime Influencer

Platinum: B Mohan Krishna (Anime Professor Telugu)

Diamond: Arun Kumar (Naruto Reddy)

Gold: Prem Chand (Telugu Senpai)

Best Comics/Manga Influencer

Platinum: Somya Mohan Sharma (The Drawing House)

Diamond: Dr. Siddhartha Bose (Comics & You)

Building the Future of AVGC-XR

Creators Street 2025 wasn’t just a showcase—it was a strategic convergence of creators, technologists, policymakers, and educators. With immersive experiences, masterclasses, and government-industry mixers, the event reinforced Indiajoy’s role as a national catalyst for AVGC-XR growth.

ICA’s leadership continues to champion Create in India initiatives, including the upcoming Comics Creator Championship at Waves 2025, and remains committed to building sustainable IP ecosystems that connect Indian heritage with global formats.

Subcontract India – the confluence of Indian Engineering Brilliance

OEMs, MSMEs, exporters, and global buyers to connect, create and collaborateNovember 6, 2025: Pimpri Chichwad, Pune : The New Engineering Mantra in Pune for three days – November 6-7-8 –– the second largest city in Maharashtra and one of the most important automobile manufacturing hubs in India is SUBCONTRACT INDIA 2025!!

Presence of over 100 Indian engineering Exhibitors with a display of close to 50 engineering product varieties under seven key verticals – Industry Supplies and Services, Automobile, Oil and Gas, Industrial Machinery, Construction and Mining, Electricals, Medical Devices, around 10 Foreign Delegates from USA, Canada, Cameroon, Burkina Faso; over 5000 Visitors and 9 Back to Back Knowledge Sessions with around 20 Experts from Indian and Overseas Industrial Giants , viz, GAIL and Indian Oil – Oil and Gas Major, GeM – Indian e commerce leader , TATA Motors Toyota and Skoda – the Auto players; NID- design Institute; BIS – The National Standards Body, Bharat Forge- Engineering conglomerate have cumulatively made SUBCONTRACT INDIA - the first integrated engineering show of the city!

Engineering is among India’s biggest Industrial sectors adding meaningfully to the country’s employment and GDP and EEPC India’s effort to place domestic and overseas stakeholders on a single platform will surely assist in making these connections deeper- messaged Shri Deependra Singh Kushwah, IAS, Development Commissioner of Industries, Government of Maharashtra 

Shri B N Vishwas, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Pune; Smt Chitra Raste, Regional Head, EXIM Bank, Pune,were the Guests of Honour.

Shri Landge proclaimed Maharashtra continues to lead India’s journey towards becoming a global hub for engineering, manufacturing and technology – led growth 

EEPC India has done a commendable job in taking the Indian Engineering sector to the World Stage and such endeavours would pave a long way in taking the nation forward – were the comments of Shri Vishwas 

MSMEs would get a window for enhanced market visibility and access to international market partaking at such domestic event stated Smt Raste

We reaffirm our shared commitment to strengthening India’s global presence in subcontracting and engineering services, promoting innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth hailed - Regional Chairman,(Western Region),EEPC India, Mr Anoop Marwaha and he added that this event serves as a powerful platform for OEMs, MSMEs, exporters, and global buyers to connect, collaborate.

Mr Rakesh Shah, Past Chairman and Chairman Trade Promotions Committee ,EEPC India explained in FY 2023-24, Pune’s total exports amounted to INR 109148Cr which is around 20% of Maharashtra’s total exports during that period. Also, Pune district secured the highest amount of investment with INR 16651.48Cr - these factors have made Pune a very strategic location for conducting the Sub-contracting Show.

Shri Rohinton Engineer, Dy Regional Chairman (WR), EEPC India while delivering the Vote of thanks elaborated subcontracting is an important area of engineering industry providing significant operational and strategic advantages to engineering manufacturers including improvement in efficiency and quality. Such shows add to the business credibilty of a firm enabling Industry Validation and future business expansion and facilitating in making the participants more business aware. 

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Book Presented to Hon’ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh by Himalayan University Vice-Chancellor

Itanagar, November 5, 2025: In a significant literary and academic event, Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Divakaran, Vice-Chancellor of Himalayan University, Itanagar, presented a newly published book to the Hon’ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General (Retd.) Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd.), at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar.The presentation took place in the presence of Mr. Minto Eta, Deputy Director (RUSA), Department of Higher Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh; Mr. Vijay Tripathi, Registrar, Himalayan University; and Mr. Kido Bagra, Deputy Registrar, Himalayan University.

The book, co-authored by Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Divakaran and Dr. Suresh Kumar Madhusudhanan, Managing Director, Seagull Group of Companies, reflects an insightful contribution to contemporary academic and social discourse. The publication has been recently featured in academic circles for its multidisciplinary relevance and its emphasis on human values, governance, and education-driven social transformation.

The Hon’ble Governor commended the authors for their scholarly initiative and their efforts toward fostering a culture of research and knowledge dissemination in Arunachal Pradesh. He appreciated Himalayan University’s continued commitment to higher education, innovation, and youth development in the region.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Divakaran Divakaran expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor for his encouragement and visionary guidance toward strengthening academic excellence and societal engagement through research and publication.

The book has been widely recognised for its thoughtful narrative and has recently drawn attention in educational and literary forums for addressing contemporary policy and social issues from a holistic perspective

Pramod Raghav: A Visionary Philanthropist and Social Entrepreneur

Pramod Raghav is a highly respected and accomplished philanthropist, social entrepreneur, and visionary leader who has been making a profound impact on society through his tireless efforts and unwavering dedication. As the Chairman of “Niswarth Kadam”, a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to serving the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society, Pramod Raghav has been instrumental in driving positive change and empowering communities.

A Successful Career and a New Chapter

Pramod Raghav's journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to creating a better world. Having built a successful career in the IT industry, he made the bold decision to sell his company in the USA for a staggering $21 million and redirect his focus towards philanthropy and social work. This selfless act is a shining example of his dedication to giving back to society and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

“Niswarth Kadam”: A Beacon of Hope

Under Pramod Raghav's visionary leadership, “Niswarth Kadam” has emerged as a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families in need. The organization has been working tirelessly to address some of the most pressing social issues, including education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and animal welfare. Through its various initiatives and programs, “Niswarth Kadam” has been able to touch the lives of thousands of people, providing them with the support and resources they need to improve their lives and create a brighter future.

Pramod Raghav's Philanthropic Efforts

Pramod Raghav's philanthropic efforts are multifaceted and far-reaching. Some of the key areas of focus for “Niswarth Kadam” under his leadership include:

Education & Skill Development: Establishing Bal Sanskar Kendras and learning centers that provide education, values, and life skills to children from economically weaker sections.

Healthcare Access for All: Conducting free health camps, supporting rural healthcare facilities, and managing the Manu Health Care Center in Ghuddor, Himachal Pradesh and offering free treatment, medicines, dental and oxygen services, and home visits for the elderly in surrounded remote villages. 

Environmental Stewardship: Organizing cleanliness drives, plantation campaigns, and awareness programs on sustainability and reducing plastic waste.

Cow Welfare and Gaushalas: Extending dedicated support for Gaushalas (cow shelters), ensuring proper care, feeding, and medical attention for cows. The organization actively promotes cow protection and welfare as part of India’s cultural and spiritual ethos, fostering compassion for all living beings.

Preserving Culture and Heritage: Supporting the renovation of temples and the revival of Gurukuls, emphasizing traditional education, Sanatani values, and spiritual learning to safeguard India’s timeless heritage for future generations.

Community Welfare and Sharing: Running initiatives like ‘Neki Ki Deewar’ & ‘Drop Off Box’ where individuals donate clothes, toys, shoes, and daily essentials for those in need, reflecting the organization’s belief in collective compassion.

Awards and Recognition

Pramod Raghav's outstanding contributions to philanthropy and social work have not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous awards and honors for his efforts, including the prestigious Delhi Ratna Award, Haryana Gaurav Award, Best NGO Award, and Times Power Icon Award. These accolades are a testament to his dedication and commitment to creating a positive impact in society.

A Legacy of Compassion and Service

Pramod Raghav's legacy is one of compassion, service, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of others. Through his tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, he has inspired countless individuals to join him in his mission to create a better world. As a visionary philanthropist and social entrepreneur, Pramod Raghav continues to be a shining example of what it means to live a life of purpose and service to others.

An Inspiring Story of Shri Rashk Siddiqui who Emerged as a Game-Changing Leader in India’s Public Sector.

Rashk Siddiqui has become one of the most dynamic and outcome-oriented officers in the Indian public sector scene. Having an unparalleled reputation for thinking like a businessman, behaving like a bureaucrat, and speaking like a politician, he is well known for his exceptional delivery in whatever project he ventures into. He has earned a good reputation over the years as a man who believes in execution, not excuses – a very uncommon combination of strategy, discipline, and innovation that has seen him labelled as the Jugaad Man of PSUs.

Everything in his personal or professional life is based on three strong principles, namely honesty, politeness, and integrity. To Siddiqui, these are moral values but also qualities that make a great leader. According to those who have worked with him, he is very precise in clearing obstacles and also ensures that everything assigned to him, even the most complicated tasks, is done on time. One of the senior officials once said that Siddiqui is an asset to any organization he works with because of his commitment and brilliance of thought.

Talking to one of the previous Chairman and Managing Directors of TCIL, who did not want to be identified, it was stated that you set a target for him and leave it alone. He will find the best path and do it. Similar views were expressed by a senior bureaucrat of a state government who added that Siddiqui’s innovative approach has assisted various state governments in implementing national and state-level projects of significance, often becoming the interface between administrative intent and on-ground reality.

Siddiqui has had a big opportunity in his career in business development activities where he has distinguished himself by his keen knowledge of operations and stakeholder management. From conceptualizing bids to signing large Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with state governments at national and international levels, he has achieved major milestones that have helped strengthen bids in the PSU sector of India. It was remembered by one of the past directors of TCIL, who said, “He is a stage performer. I can scarcely recall any task that was delegated to him and never finished.”

Rashk Siddiqui has never liked to be in the limelight despite his achievements. People who are close to him normally refer to him as Vighna Harta, the destroyer of hindrances, because of his capacity to fix problems quickly and successfully. He has a work ethic that blends administrative discipline and creative problem-solving, and he is one of the few PSU officers who can be both bureaucratic and creative.

In addition to his professional engagements, Siddiqui is also known to have a human side to him. He has been a regular contributor to the campaign “Helping the Unhelped,” where he offers his time and resources to help the needy. His compassion and desire to do more than duty demands have earned him respect inside and outside professional circles. 

One of his colleagues in the organisation commented that Rashk is always praised amongst the colleagues to Motivate and extend “ A Good Human” or “ Bhai” vibe. He always extends his help amongst various colleagues to solve their professional and personal issues. He is a very popular name among and outside the organisation.

Throughout the course of his career, Rashk Siddiqui secured businesses with over five state governments and travelled more than half of the world, acquiring priceless global exposure that has shaped his leadership style. The fact that he was appointed as one of the key members of the protocol team at WTSA 2024 also added to his achievements. Indian hospitality, under the workmanship of Siddiqui, the Indian Government received great appreciation from the senior members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations, and over fifty telecom ministers of the world.

Rashk Siddiqui has a rare intellect, humility, and execution excellence, which continue to benchmark the PSU ecosystem in India. His experience is a source of hope to many – a lesson that despite the order of public service, creativity and enthusiasm can transform the definition of success.

हेमंत सरकारों पार्ट 2 में भी भ्रष्टाचार और टेंडर घोटाला जारी,स्वास्थ्य विभाग में मैनपॉवर सप्लाई में 50 करोड़ के घोटाले की तैयारी - प्रतुल


भाजपा के प्रदेश प्रवक्ता प्रतुल शाहदेव ने आज प्रदेश मुख्यालय में एक प्रेस वार्ता को संबोधित करते हुए हेमंत सरकार पार्ट 2 में भी लगातार टेंडर घोटाले और भ्रष्टाचार के जारी रहने का आरोप लगाया। प्रतुल ने स्वास्थ्य विभाग के द्वारा निकाले गए टेंडर पर बड़ा प्रश्न चिन्ह करते हुए इसे 50 करोड़ का घोटाला करार दिया।

प्रतुल ने कहा कि सिविल सर्जन सह सीएमओ रांची के कार्यालय के द्वारा नर्सिंग, पैरामेडिकल एवं अन्य तकनीकी स्टाफ के लिए ई टेंडर संख्या 4374, दिनांक 20 सितंबर, 2025 को निकाला गया। इस टेंडर में ऐसी शर्तों को डाला गया जिससे झारखंड की कोई स्थानीय कंपनी हिस्सा ही नहीं ले पाएगी।प्रतुल ने कहा कि माननीय मुख्यमंत्री और स्वास्थ्य मंत्री जी आदिवासी मूलवासी और झारखंडियत की बात करते हैं। लेकिन इस टेंडर के जरिए बिहार की ब्लैकलिस्टेड कंपनी को काम देने का षड्यंत्र किया जा रहा है।

प्रतुल ने कहा कि इस से पूर्व जब इसी सिविल सर्जन के कार्यालय ने 2022 में जब टेंडर निकला था तो उस समय की अर्हता और अभी की अर्हता में लगभग 5 गुण का इजाफा कर दिया गया है। यह सिर्फ बिहार की एक विशेष ब्लैक लिस्टेड कंपनी को फायदा पहुंचाने के लिए किया गया।प्रतुल ने कहा कि इसी टेंडर में 2022 में सिक्योरिटी मनी (ईएमडी) चार लाख रुपए रखा गया था। इस वर्ष उसे 15 लाख कर दिया गया। 2022 में टेंडर की अर्हता में सिंगल वर्क आर्डर का वैल्यू 3 करोड़ था। 3 वर्षों में इस बार इसे 15 करोड़ कर दिया गया है। ईसीआर की कॉपी 300 लोगों की आवश्यकता थी। इस वर्ष इसे 1500 कर दिया गया है। 2022 में निकाले गए टेंडर में पिछले तीन वित्तीय वर्ष का कंपनी का एवरेज टर्नओवर 5 करोड़ होने की आवश्यकता थी। इस बार इसे 5 गुना बढ़कर 25 करोड़ कर दिया गया है। जिस कंपनी को ये टेंडर देने की कोशिश की जा रही है ,उसे झारखंड के प्रतिष्ठित यूनिवर्सिटी ने डिबार किया है। लेकिन टेंडर में ब्लैकलिस्टेड कॉलम में सिर्फ यह लिखकर डाल दिया गया है कि जिस कंपनी को ब्लैक लिस्ट किया गया है वह एक अंडरटेकिंग देगी।

प्रतुल ने कहा कि इन सारी चीजों से स्पष्ट है कि टेंडर को इस रूप में बनाया गया है कि झारखंड की किसी स्थानीय कंपनी को कोई लाभ न हो।लाभ होना तो दूर की बात है, झारखंड की कोई कंपनी इसमें हिस्सा भी नहीं ले पाएगी। बिहार की एक विवादास्पद ब्लैकलिस्टेड कंपनी को टेंडर देने के लिए अर्हता को बदल गया है क्योंकि यही इन सारी अहर्ताओं को पूरा करती है। अब वह कंपनी मनमाने रेट पर टेंडर डालेगी और कमीशन ऊपर से नीचे तक सब जगह बटेगा। प्रतुल ने कहा कि भारतीय जनता पार्टी इस पूरे मुद्दे को सरकार और एसीबी के सामने भी ले जाएगी।

Corruption and Tender Scams Continue in Hemant Government Part 2

₹50 Crore Scam Planned in Health Department’s Manpower Supply Tender – Pratul Shah Deo

BJP State Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo today addressed a press conference at the party’s state headquarters, alleging that large-scale tender scams and corruption continue unabated in the Hemant Soren Government Part 2. Pratul raised serious questions over a recent tender issued by the Health Department, calling it a ₹50 crore scam in the making.

Pratul said that the Office of the Civil Surgeon -cum- Chief Medical Officer, Ranchi, issued an e-tender (No. 4374 dated September 20, 2025) for the supply of nursing, paramedical, and other technical staff. Pratul alleged that the tender conditions have been deliberately framed in such a way that no local company from Jharkhand can participate.

Pratul remarked, “The Chief Minister and Health Minister often talk about Adivasi, Moolvasi, and 'Jharkhandiyat', but through this tender, a conspiracy is being hatched to award the work to a blacklisted company from Bihar.”

He pointed out that in 2022, when a similar tender was issued by the same office, the eligibility criteria were much more reasonable. However, in the 2025 tender, the qualifications have been raised nearly fivefold, seemingly to benefit a specific blacklisted Bihar-based company.

He detailed the differences:

In 2022, the security deposit (EMD) was ₹4 lakh; this time, it has been raised to ₹15 lakh.

The minimum value of a single work order required earlier was ₹3 crore; now, it has been increased to ₹15 crore.

The ECR copy requirement for 300 personnel has now been raised to 1,500.

The average annual turnover required over the past three financial years was ₹5 crore; this year, it has been increased 500% to ₹25 crore.

Pratul further revealed that the company being favoured has been debarred by a reputed university in Jharkhand, yet the tender document conveniently allows blacklisted firms to participate if they merely provide an undertaking.

He added, “It is now absolutely clear that this tender has been structured to exclude local Jharkhand-based companies and favour one specific Bihar-based blacklisted company. Once awarded, this company will quote arbitrary rates, and the commission will flow from top to bottom.”

Pratul Shah Deo said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will take up this issue not only with the state government but also before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for a full investigation.

झारखंड में इन तीन कफ सिरप पर बैन, राज्य औषधि नियंत्रण निदेशालय ने जारी किया आदेश

#jharkhandgovernmentbans3medicinesforchild_safety

झारखंड सरकार ने राज्य में तीन कफ सिरप की बिक्री और उपयोग पर तत्काल प्रभाव से प्रतिबंध लगा दिया है। झारखंड सरकार ने जनता के स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा को सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता देते हुए Coldref, Repifresh और Relife नामक 3 कफ सिरप के उपयोग और बिक्री पर तत्काल प्रभाव से प्रतिबंध लगा दिया है। ये कार्रवाई उन रिपोर्ट्स के बाद की गई है, जिनमें बताया गया कि मध्य प्रदेश और राजस्थान में कुछ बच्चों की मौत संदिग्ध कफ सिरप के इस्तेमाल से हुई।

मध्यप्रदेश और राजस्थान में इन कफ सिरप के सेवन से कई बच्चों की मौत की गंभीर घटना के बाद झारखंड के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. इरफान अंसारी ने त्वरित एक्शन लेते हुए इन ब्रांड्स पर रोक लगाने का आदेश जारी किया। राज्य सरकार ने इस संबंध में आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन जारी कर दिया है।

औषधि निरीक्षकों को जारी किए गए खास आदेश

स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण विभाग, राज्य औषधि नियंत्रण निदेशालय, नामकुम (रांची) की ओर से जारी आदेश के अनुसार, तीन कफ सिरप Coldref, Repifresh और Relife में डायइथाइलीन ग्लाइकॉल की मात्रा ज्यादा पाई गई है। निदेशालय ने सभी औषधि निरीक्षकों को निर्देशित किया है कि वे अपने क्षेत्र में इन सिरप की बिक्री और उपयोग पर सख्त निगरानी रखें। साथ ही दुकानों और अस्पतालों में निरीक्षण कर सैंपलिंग की जाए और नियमों के अनुसार कानूनी कार्रवाई की जाए।

स्वास्थ्य विभाग पूरी तरह से अलर्ट मोड में

बता दें कि राज्य का स्वास्थ्य विभाग पूरी तरह से अलर्ट मोड पर है। जिले स्तर से लेकर राज्य मुख्यालय तक लगातार निगरानी रखी जा रही है ताकि झारखंड में कोई भी हानिकारक दवा जनता तक न पहुंच सके। 

एमपी में किए गए टेस्ट के आधार पर बैन

स्वास्थ्य विभाग से जारी नोटिफिकेशन में स्पष्ट कहा गया है कि मध्य प्रदेश लैब में चिन्हित कफ सिरप में डायइथाइलीन ग्लाइकॉल की निर्धारित मात्रा से अधिक की पुष्टि की गई। अधिकारियों को आदेश दिया गया है कि इस दवाई की खरीदी-बिक्री पूरी तरह से बंद रखी जाएगी। सभी नागरिकों से अपील की गई है कि वे इन तीनों कफ सिरप का इस्तेमाल न करें और यदि घर में मौजूद हो तो तुरंत नष्ट कर दें या नजदीकी औषधि नियंत्रण अधिकारी को सूचना दें।

अरविंद केजरीवाल का बदल गया पता, नया सरकारी बंगला अलॉट होने के बाद ये है नया पता

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आम आदमी पार्टी (आप) के राष्ट्रीय संयोजक और दिल्ली के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल को आखिरकार सरकारी बंगला अलॉट कर दिया गया है। दिल्ली के सिविल लाइंस में केंद्र सरकार की ओर से उन्हें टाइप-8 सरकारी बंगला दिया गया है। एक साल की लंबी प्रतीक्षा और दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट की सख्ती के बाद केंद्र सरकार ने बंगला आवंटित कर दिया है।

राष्ट्रीय पार्टी के अध्यक्ष के तौर पर मिली कोठी

केजरीवाल ने सितंबर 2024 में दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री पद से इस्तीफा दिया था। जिसके बाद अक्टूबर में वे अपने आधिकारिक निवास 6, फ्लैगस्टाफ रोड से बाहर निकल आए। तब से वे आप के राज्यसभा सांसद अशोक मित्तल के सरकारी बंगले पर रह रहे थे। उन्हें दिल्ली के प्रतिष्ठित लोधी एस्टेट इलाके में 95 नंबर बंगला आवंटित किया गया है। यह बंगला उन्हें बतौर राष्ट्रीय पार्टी के अध्यक्ष के तौर पर दिया गया है।

हाईकोर्ट तक पहुंचा मामला

राष्ट्रीय पार्टी के संयोजक के रूप में केजरीवाल को दिल्ली में सरकारी आवास का अधिकार था, लेकिन आवास एवं शहरी कार्य मंत्रालय के भूमि निदेशालय (डायरेक्टोरेट ऑफ एस्टेट्स) की ओर से देरी के कारण मामला अदालत पहुंच गया। दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट ने केंद्र की इस देरी पर कड़ी नाराजगी जताई। 16 सितंबर 2025 को जस्टिस सचिन दत्ता ने कहा कि आवंटन किसी की मनमानी पर नहीं हो सकता, बल्कि पारदर्शी नीति पर आधारित होना चाहिए। कोर्ट ने केंद्र से नीति, वर्तमान वेटिंग लिस्ट और आवंटनों का हलफनामा मांगा। 18 सितंबर को सुनवाई के दौरान पता चला कि आप द्वारा सुझाए गए 35, लोधी एस्टेट को जुलाई में वित्त राज्य मंत्री पंकज चौधरी को आवंटित कर दिया गया था। कोर्ट ने इसे “स्वतंत्र प्रणाली” करार दिया और चेतावनी दी कि आवंटन चुनिंदा नहीं हो सकता।

दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट की सख्ती के बाद आवंटन

25 सितंबर को सॉलिसिटर जनरल तुषार मेहता ने आश्वासन दिया कि 10 दिनों में “उचित” आवास आवंटित हो जाएगा। अब उस पर अमल करते हुए यह आवंटन किया गया है।

Klusttar Travels: From a Two-Lakh Setback to a ₹1.5 Crore Success Story.

 

Klusttar Travels  was a ray of hope in the world when numerous businesses floundered trying to make ends meet in the face of a pandemic, which turned out to be a success story. The story of how the company came to be started is inspirational, with Shubham Sampada Santosh Patange, a young Maharashtrian dreamer, realizing his dream of starting his own business in the small town of Maharashtra and developing it into a multi-crore company.

 

Shubham was born in the small village of Rasayani in Maharashtra and grew up in the small town of Roha in the Raigad district, which is full of courage, focus, and ambition. He graduated in 2017 with a degree from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Government College of Engineering, Raigad, and worked as an Education Counsellor in Home Revise Educations Pvt. Ltd. His hard work saw him promoted to Team Manager (2018) and to the position of Branch Manager in the next two years (2019). He worked as the Branch Manager in Toppr Technologies in mid-2019 and acquired experience in the managerial field that equipped him to be an entrepreneur.

 

In March 2020, Shubham established Klusttar Travels Pvt. Ltd. with his partner Ketan More with an aim of transforming the manner of travelling. Unluckily, a few months down the road, the COVID-19 pandemic struck and led to the stagnation of the travel and tourism sector. The company had few resources and a turnover of only ₹2,00,000, and this proved to be the greatest challenge. When Ketan sold the business at the beginning of the year 2021, Shubham was left to face the storm on his own, yet he refused to give up but rather saw a chance to rise stronger.

 

Adamant about his dream, Shubham started selling tailor-made travel itineraries at only ₹200 per case and generated ₹1,00,000 in May 2021 alone. His persistence became improvement with a ₹5,00,000 turnover at the end of FY 2021–22. The actual breakthrough was in 2022, when Klusttar Travels started working with residential buildings to provide community tours. The company completed tours valued at ₹10,00,000 after three months, and at the close of FY 2022–23, the turnover increased to ₹50,00,000, which was also a significant comeback.

 

In 2023, Klusttar Travels ventured into other markets and offered its services to Maharashtra Police, Mumbai Police, and subsequently to the Pune Health Department. Their professionalism, reliability, and client-first attitude won them trust and recognition in Maharashtra. The company surpassed the ₹1 crore turnover mark by FY 2023–24. They partnered with influencers and celebrities of the Marathi film industry in 2024, as well as with corporate giants such as Infosys, Persistent, and HDFC. This resulted in a record-breaking ₹1.5 crore turnover by the end of FY 2024–25, making Klusttar Travels a dominant brand in the travel and tourism industry.

 

The inaugural journey of the company, a backpackers’ tour to Hampi with a group of 18, was an indescribable success and a precursor to how the brand would look in the future. Under the guidance of its tagline, “One Trip, Many Memories,” Klusttar Travels has to date served more than 2,000 satisfied families and keeps motivating travellers within India. Having a diverse workforce of 60+ committed employees, the company provides both domestic and international offers, visa/passport services, flight, train, cab, and hotel reservation services, all customized and designed to suit the special needs of its customers.

 

Klusttar Travels has a powerful Vision, the desire to become the most customer-centric travel agency in the world, whereas the company has a clear direction and acts according to the set goal. Its Mission is also quite inspiring: To inspire and empower people to discover the world confidently and easily through exceptional travel services and customized experiences. Our vision is to make our clients have lifelong memories and develop an interest in traveling and exploring. These brand statements beautifully capture the brand promise of quality, care, and customer satisfaction.

 

Klusttar Travels promotes sustainable tourism and the empowerment of the community in addition to profit and growth. The company advances indigenous and rural experiences that assist travelers in associating with local cultures, as well as helping local economies. All trips that Klusttar Travels designs are adventurous and authentic at the same time so that travelers do not come back home with only souvenirs but stories.

 

With Klusttar Travels still on the road in 2025 and in the future, a giant among buildings and a testament to perseverance, strategic vision, and the strength of dreams, the company will stand tall. The story of selling ₹200 itineraries to creating a ₹1.5 crore travel brand, Shubham Patange demonstrates that passion and persistence are not goals but journeys with the motto, “One Trip, Many Memories.”

 

Explore more at:

 

Website: www.klusttartravels.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klusttar_trravels?igsh=MTJsa3Ezdms3Z3FzNw== 

क्या होता है शटडाउन, अमेरिका में 6 साल में पहली बार क्यों ठप हुआ सरकार का कामकाज?

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अमेरिकी सरकार का कामकाज बंद हो गया है। अमेरिका में सीनेट में सरकार के खर्चों को लेकर सहमति नहीं बन पाई. लिहाजा इससे जुड़ा बिल पास नहीं हो पाया। दरअसल, अमेरिकी सीनेट मंगलवार शाम को बिना किसी वित्तीय प्रस्ताव को पारित किए स्थगित हो गई, जिससे सरकारी शटडाउन लगभग निश्चित हो गया। रिपब्लिकन सांसदों ने 21 नवंबर तक सरकार को अल्पकालिक तौर पर फंड करने के लिए विधेयक पेश किया था, लेकिन वह भी पारित नहीं हो सका। डेमोक्रेट सांसदों ने इस बिल का विरोध किया, जिसके बाद ट्रंप सरकार के दूसरे कार्यकाल में पहली बार सरकारी फंडिंग रुक गई और शटडाउन हो गया। 

व्हाइट हाउस के प्रबंधन एवं बजट कार्यालय ने भी ज्ञापन जारी कर पुष्टि की है कि सरकार मंगलवार मध्यरात्रि से बंद हो जाएगी। इस ज्ञापन पर निदेशक रसेल वॉट के हस्ताक्षर हैं। इस बीच डेमोक्रेट्स और रिपब्लिकन एक-दूसरे पर शटडाउन की जिम्मेदारी डाल रहे हैं। रिपब्लिकन के पास कांग्रेस का नियंत्रण है, लेकिन सीनेट में खर्च से जुड़े किसी भी बिल को पास करने के लिए 60 वोटों की ज़रूरत होती है, जो उनके पास नहीं हैं।

क्या है शटडाउन?

अमेरिकी सरकार को चलाने के लिए हर साल बजट पास करना ज़रूरी होता है। अमेरिका में वित्तीय वर्ष की शुरुआत 1 अक्तूबर से होती है। वित्तीय वर्ष की शुरुआत में सरकार बजट बनाती है और ये तय करती है कि सरकारी पैसा कहां खर्च किया जाएगा। अगर तय तारीख तक अमेरिकी संसद संघीय सरकार को फंड देने वाला बिल पास नहीं कर पाती है तो सरकार का कामकाज बंद हो जाता है। नतीजतन, "नॉन-एसेंशियल" (ग़ैर-जरूरी) सेवाएं और दफ़्तर बंद हो जाते हैं। इसे ही शटडाउन कहा जाता है।

क्या क्या होगा प्रभावित?

• एसेंशियल वर्कर्स: सैन्य कर्मचारी, एयर ट्रैफिक कंट्रोल और अस्पताल कर्मचारी अपनी ड्यूटी जारी रखेंगे, लेकिन वेतन शटडाउन के अंत तक नहीं मिलेगा।

• नॉन-एसेंशियल कर्मचारी: फर्लो पर भेजे जाएंगे।

• अनुमानित संख्या: कांग्रेस बजट ऑफिस (CBO) के अनुसार लगभग 7,50,000 फेडरल कर्मचारियों को अस्थायी फर्लो का सामना करना पड़ सकता है।

यूएस में पहले भी हुआ शटडाउन

ट्रंप के पहले कार्यकाल में सबसे पहला शटडाउन 22 दिसंबर 2018 से 25 जनवरी 2019 तक हुआ। 35 दिनों तक शटडाउन चला और यह अब तक का सबसे लंबा शटडाउन था। इसका मुख्य कारण था मैक्सिको बॉर्डर की दीवार के लिए फंडिंग पर विवाद। ट्रंप ने अमेरिका-मेक्सिको सीमा पर दीवार बनाने के लिए कांग्रेस से 5.7 बिलियन डॉलर की मांग की थी, लेकिन डेमोक्रेट्स ने इसे मंजूरी नहीं दी, जिसके कारण शटडाउन हुआ। वहीं दूसरा शटडाउन 14 फरवरी 2019 को लगा जो लगभग 3 दिन चला। यह शटडाउन तब हुआ जब ट्रंप और कांग्रेस ने आपातकालीन स्थिति घोषित करने के बाद समझौता किया, जिससे सरकारी कामकाजी बंदी को टाला जा सका।