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Nafithromycin the First Antibiotic Developed in India

Nafithromycin stands out as a groundbreaking achievement in India’s pharmaceutical landscape, being one of the first antibiotics developed within the country. As a member of the macrolide antibiotic class, it has demonstrated significant potential in combating various bacterial infections.

This milestone underscores India’s advancing capabilities in pharmaceutical research and development and plays a vital role in the global battle against antibiotic resistance. By fostering the creation of homegrown antibiotics like Nafithromycin, we can ensure a reliable supply of effective treatments while decreasing dependency on imports, ultimately enhancing public health and safety.

Nafithromycin the Answer to Antibiotic Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance has long been a significant global issue, with pharmaceutical companies working diligently to develop new medicines to combat it worldwide. After years of facing challenges and putting in relentless effort, a breakthrough has finally been achieved. After three decades of research and hard work, India has pioneered the creation of Nafithromycin, the country’s first indigenous macrolide antibiotic. This significant achievement represents a crucial moment in the battle against antimicrobial resistance, highlighting India’s enhanced capabilities in pharmaceutical innovation.

What is Antimicrobial resistance?

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites evolve to resist the effects of medications designed to kill or inhibit them, such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics. This makes standard treatments ineffective, leading to persistent infections and increasing the risk of spread, severe illness, and death.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a natural process caused by genetic changes in pathogens over time. However, human activities significantly accelerate its spread, especially the overuse and misuse of antimicrobial drugs in humans, animals, and plants. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health concern, resulting in approximately 600,000 deaths in India annually due to resistant infections.

Nafithromycin is ten times more effective than Azithromycin

Nafithromycin is a ten times more effective antibiotic than current treatments like Azithromycin and provides a three-day treatment regimen. Thus it significantly shortens the recovery time while improving patient outcomes.

Nafithromycin is intended to treat both typical and atypical drug-resistant bacteria. Thus making it an essential tool in combating the global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It offers enhanced safety, minimal side effects, and no major drug interactions.

Nafithromycin marks a historic milestone as the first new antibiotic in its class introduced globally in over 30 years. The drug has undergone extensive clinical trials in the U.S., Europe, and India.

Breaking Barriers: The Story Behind Nafithromycin, India’s First Antibiotic

Developing new antimicrobials is challenging, time-consuming, and often not financially viable for pharmaceutical companies. As resistance grows, our arsenal of effective drugs is shrinking.

Nafithromycin has been developed with an investment of ₹500 crores. It has been developed by Wockhardt with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council.

Nafithromycin was officially launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on November 20, 2024. Nafithromycin is sold under the brand name “Miqnaf”. Furthermore, it targets community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by drug-resistant bacteria. Moreover, drug resistance disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including children, older people, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Besides developing Nafithromycin, the Government of India has undertaken significant actions to fight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through various strategic initiatives focused on surveillance, awareness, and collaboration. These initiatives aim to strengthen AMR containment, enhance infection control, and promote global cooperation.

December 7, 2024
Kalidas Kolambkar has become MLA for the ninth consecutive time
Kalidas Kolambkar has been elected MLA for the ninth consecutive time from the same seat, which is why his name is recorded in the Guinness World Records. BJP leader Kalidas Kolambar won for the ninth consecutive time from Maharashtra’s Wadala assembly seat. He had a dream that his name should be recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.

BJP leader Kalidas Kolambar said, “When a person enters politics, he cannot bat for so long, but I did it because I believe in working at the grassroots level. In this election, my dream of getting my name registered in the Guinness Book of World Records has been fulfilled. There are 288 MLAs in Maharashtra, out of which I am the senior-most MLA. Moreover, I do not run for ministerial posts, I just know how to do my work.”

Reason for less votes in Lok Sabha

Referring to the Lok Sabha elections, Kalidas Kolambkar said, “We got less votes in the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 due to our mistake. Leaders and people come from outside and make wrong statements. It is because of them that we got fewer seats. I believe the high command should have taken action against them.”

Kalidas Kolambkar further said, “The opposition had no chance in the Lok Sabha elections. They just spread their fake narrative and the result was that the Lok Sabha results changed.”

Biography of Kalidas Kolambkar

Kalidas Nilkanth Kolambkar is an Indian politician with a long and varied career in the state of Maharashtra. Known for his active engagement in legislative processes and his adaptability in shifting political landscapes, he has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) multiple times, representing constituencies in the city of Mumbai.

Early Life and Career of Kalidas Kolambkar

Kalidas Kolambkar was born into a modest family and started his career in public service in Mumbai. Over time, he became a notable political figure in the region due to his grassroots approach and his ability to connect with constituents.

Political Journey of Kalidas Kolambkar

Kolambkar has been associated with multiple political parties over the years, showcasing his pragmatism in adapting to changing political dynamics. Initially affiliated with the Indian National Congress (INC), he gained recognition as a dedicated party worker and leader. Later, he shifted allegiances to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Notably, his work has focused on addressing civic issues, infrastructure development, and welfare programs in urban areas, particularly in the suburbs of Mumbai.

Notable Achievements
- Successfully contested assembly elections multiple times, indicating strong voter support in his constituencies.
- Played a role in the development of local infrastructure and improving public services in Mumbai’s suburbs.
- Advocated for community welfare programs and worked on housing issues in urban slums.
Personal Life

Kalidas Kolambkar is known for his down-to-earth personality and commitment to addressing the concerns of ordinary citizens. Despite his political success, he maintains a low-key public profile and focuses on constituency-level work.
November 26, 2024
Hydrogen Train trial will be conducted in December

A hydrogen train trial will be held on the 90 km long Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana in December 2024. This will be the first train in India that is hydrogen-powered. Indian Railways is set to revolutionise transportation by launching it.

The Jind-Sonipat route was selected for the trial due to its moderate traffic and suitable infrastructure. This ensures smooth evaluation of train performance, safety and efficiency. Successful testing will pave the way for hydrogen technology to be used on other non-electrified routes.

Benefits of the Hydrogen train

There are various benefits of the hydrogen train. Following are a few of the benefits:-

1 Eco-friendly

Hydrogen train is a big step towards sustainable travel. This is an eco-friendly train. This test reflects Indian Railways’ commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and reflects its dedication to combat climate change.

This hydrogen-powered train is equipped with advanced fuel cells that generate electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Thus the process releases only water vapour as a byproduct, making it a zero-emission transportation solution. This train is not only environmentally friendly but is also quieter and more energy-efficient than diesel trains.

This train emits zero greenhouse gases, thereby reducing pollution. Furthermore, Hydrogen fuel cells are quieter than diesel engines, reducing noise pollution, especially in urban areas.

2 Cost-effective:

Indian Railways expansion plans to introduce 35 hydrogen-powered trains by 2025. It will focus on routes currently dependent on diesel engines. Each train is estimated to cost ₹80 crore. Moreover, an additional ₹70 crore is required for the creation of infrastructure. Above all as the production of hydrogen fuel increases, the cost is expected to decrease.

Furthermore, these trains can run on non-electrified routes, eliminating the need for costly electrification projects.

3 Energy efficiency

Hydrogen can act as a storage medium for excess renewable energy, helping to stabilize energy grids and promote energy independence. Furthermore, a Hydrogen train is quieter and uses energy more efficiently. Moreover, transitioning to hydrogen helps diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on oil and gas.

November 25, 2024
Kota Barrage 4 gates open yesterday night
Kota Barrage 4 gates were opened yesterday night along with gates of other Chambal river dams. Due to the weather circulation system, Gunjali, a tributary of Chambal, overflowed after heavy rains in the catchment area of Rana Pratap Sagar Dam. Because of the water inflow, water flow was started on Sunday by opening one Rana Pratap Sagar Dam gate. Due to this, two gates of Jawahar Sagar and four gates of Kota Barrage were also opened.

This time, for the first time in October, the gates of Chambal dams have been opened. However, the Kota Barrage dam gates were previously opened in the year 2022 in October month. Before this, people living in the downstream area were alerted by sounding sirens.

Kota- Rawatbhata Rana Pratap Sagar Dam’s superintending engineer Ejazuddin Ansari said that the gates of the Chambal River dams have always been opened in August and September. So far for the first time after three decades, the Chambal River dams gates have been opened in October.

46164 cusecs of water drained from Kota Barrage

By opening gate number 11 of Rana Pratap Sagar dam at 12:26 PM on Sunday, 34,330 cusecs of water were released. Additionally, 8,868 cusecs of water were released per second by generating electricity. 43,198 cusecs of water are flowing into the Rana Pratap Sagar dam. Moreover, 34,248 cusecs of water are being drained out by opening two gates of Jawahar Sagar Dam. 46,406 cusecs of water are arriving at Jawahar Sagar Dam. Furthermore,12258 cusecs of water are being released by generating electricity. The water level of Gandhi Sagar Dam was recorded at 1311.60 feet against its full filling capacity of 1312 feet. The inflow of 3919 cusecs of water is still there. Electricity generation here continues to drain out 2811 cusecs of water. Additionally, 46,164 cusecs of water are being drained by opening four gates of Kota Barrage.

Chambal River Dam

The Chambal River, a major tributary of the Yamuna River in India, has several dams and reservoirs constructed along its course for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. The most prominent dams on the Chambal River are part of the Chambal Valley Development Project, which was undertaken by the Indian states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. These include:

1. Gandhisagar Dam
- Location: Madhya Pradesh (near Mandsaur)
- Purpose: This is the first dam built on the Chambal River, primarily for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.
- Reservoir: Gandhisagar Lake
- Height: 62.17 meters
- Capacity: Around 7.32 billion cubic meters.
2. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
- Location: Rajasthan (near Rawatbhata)
- Purpose: This dam generates hydroelectricity and provides irrigation facilities.
- Reservoir: Rana Pratap Sagar Lake
- Height: 54 meters
- Capacity: About 2.9 billion cubic meters. Moreover, it is the biggest dam in the Rajasthan.
3. Jawahar Sagar Dam
- Location: Rajasthan (near Kota)
- Purpose: Hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.
- Height: 45 meters
- Capacity: 0.67 billion cubic meters.
4. Kota Barrage
- Location: Kota, Rajasthan
- Purpose: The Kota Barrage primarily facilitates irrigation by diverting water to canals but does not have a hydroelectric component like the other dams upstream. Instead of the hydroelectric project, a Super Thermal Power Plant is running on the bank of the Chambal River near the Kota Barrage.
- Height: 27.8 meters
- Capacity: N/A for electricity still a large amount of water is used in the thermal power plant. Kota Barrage mainly controls water flow for irrigation.
These Chambal River dams have created a chain of reservoirs along the Chambal River. Moreover, they are providing substantial benefits in terms of water resources management for agriculture and power generation. However, they have also affected the river’s ecosystem, especially impacting the habitats of species like the Gharial (a type of crocodile) and freshwater dolphins.
October 14, 2024
UPI Lite limit increased by RBI
UPI lite limit has been increased before the Diwali festival to facilitate users to spend more. On Wednesday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das made a new announcement regarding UPI 123 Pay and UPI Lite to promote UPI service in the country.

RBI has now increased the UPI Lite wallet limit to Rs 5,000. Earlier this limit was Rs 2,000. The limit per transaction has also been increased from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000.

Why was the transaction with UPI lite limit increased?

The Reserve Bank has now increased the per transaction limit for UPI123Pay from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000. UPI123Pay was launched in March 2022. This facility is now available in 12 Indian languages. This facility can now be used by a larger user group.

Ramakrishnan Ramamurthy, Chief Distribution and Operations Officer, Worldline in India, says, “It is necessary to expand the capabilities of UPI to make financial services accessible to everyone. UPI 123 Pay and UPI Lite have gained reach and acceptance. In such a situation, increasing the transaction limit is a positive step. This will help in increasing the value of transactions.”

What is UPI Lite?

UPI Lite is a streamlined version of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system. Furthermore, it is designed to facilitate smaller, low-value transactions with minimal friction. It was launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Moreover, it is to improve the efficiency of digital payments for amounts less than Rs 1000 now.

Here are some key features of UPI Lite:
1. Offline Transactions: UPI Lite allows users to make transactions without needing an active internet connection. Thus it is beneficial for places with poor connectivity. Moreover, it works on an “on-device wallet” system. Furthermore, users load money into the UPI Lite balance from their bank accounts.
2. No PIN Required: For small transactions (below Rs 500), UPI Lite doesn’t require users to enter their UPI PIN. Thus making the process faster and more convenient.
3. Wallet-Based System: Now users can load up to Rs 5,000 at a time into their UPI Lite account. Furthermore, the total balance in the wallet can go up to Rs 7,000. Transactions are then deducted from this balance.
4. Targeting Small Transactions: UPI Lite is primarily designed for every day. Such as small-value transactions like purchasing groceries, paying for public transport, or small retail purchases.
5. Faster Payments: Payments made are faster by reducing the need for constant connectivity or PIN entry. UPI Lite makes digital payments quicker and more user-friendly for small purchases.
It’s a step toward making India’s digital payments ecosystem more inclusive and accessible, especially in rural or low-bandwidth areas.

The repo rate is fixed at 6.5%

Federal Bank Group President and CFO Venkataraman Venkateswaran said the increase in per transaction for UPI lite limit is a welcome move. Apart from this, the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The country’s central bank announced to keep the repo rate stable at 6.5%.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das informed that five out of six members of the MPC were in favour of keeping the repo rate at 6.5%. Venkateswaran further said, “RBI maintained the repo rate at the same level and changed the stance to neutral, which was largely in line with the consensus. The balance between growth and inflation is well maintained and this was a signal to change the stance.”
October 9, 2024
Minimum wage rate of labourers increased by Modi Government.

The minimum wage rate for skilled and unskilled workers has been increased as per the decision made by the Modi government. This has been considered a Diwali gift to the labourers. The Modi government has amended the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for workers. Furthermore, the government has announced an increase in the minimum wage rate given to them to Rs 1,035 per day. The government has made a substantial increase in the minimum wage rates. The government’s objective behind this is to help workers amid the rising cost of living.

The minimum wage rate will be implemented in October.

For unskilled workers, the minimum wage rate in Sector A has been fixed at Rs 783 per day by the government. Thus unskilled workers will get Rs 20,358 every month. At the same time, the minimum wages for semi-skilled workers has been fixed at Rs 868 per day. In this regard, they will earn Rs 22,568 every month. Also, highly skilled workers will get Rs 1,035 per day and Rs 26,910 per month. This new minimum wage rate has been announced to be implemented with amendments in VDA.

This minimum wage rate will come into effect from the first of October. It has also been decided to give its benefits to the workers from April 2024. That means the outstanding amount will be paid from April itself. Earlier, the minimum wages was amended in April as well.

Modi’s strong reply to Congress’s ‘Khatakhat Scheme’

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Khatakhat’ scheme made a lot of headlines in the Lok Sabha elections. Even now the uproar regarding it is heard on political platforms. After the end of the Lok Sabha elections, a huge crowd gathered outside the Congress office. Moreover, people were eager to receive the monthly instalment of Rs. 8,500 from the Congress office. However, the Congress leaders kept explaining to the public that their demands could not be met right now because their government had not been formed at the Centre.

During the assembly elections in several states, all opposition parties, including Congress, have made populist promises to the public. The parties are not even thinking much about the impact this will have on the government treasury. In such a situation, a befitting reply has been given to Congress’s ‘Khatakhat Scheme’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The public is still waiting for the benefits of Congress’s ‘Khatakhat Scheme’, while PM Modi has decided to increase the minimum wage rate. Due to this, the workers of the country will get a big gift before Diwali. Moreover, now the workers will get Rs 26,000 every month.

September 28, 2024
Vikramaditya faced embarrassment imitating Yogi Adityanath

Vikramaditya faced embarrassment imitating the policies and orders of Yogi Adityanath regarding displaying owners’ names in food establishments. A day after a meeting chaired by Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh directed fast food, hawkers and dhaba owners to put up nameplates and display identity outside their shops, the Sukhu government took a U-turn. The government said on Thursday that no decision has been taken so far.

Congress’ Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajiv Shukla said today, “Yesterday I spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. A committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harsh Vardhan Chauhan to consider the street vendors policy. It says that whoever sets up his cart at different places to sell his goods should be licensed. He should be controlled so that the police cannot chase him away. Whoever has been given a place, should sit there. For this, an Aadhar card will be required as a document. There is nothing like this that he will have to put up a board at his shop for this. The provision in this policy is that the hawkers should only be designated and controlled. This will reduce encroachment. Himachal is a hilly area. This will also prevent traffic jams here.”

Vikramaditya taken u-turn

In response to the question of whether the decision on this issue will remain intact or will be withdrawn. Minister Vikramaditya Singh said that an all-party committee has been formed on this subject, which also includes BJP MLAs. He reiterated that anyone can come to Himachal and get employment. But it is the responsibility of our government to take care of the interests of the people of the state.

Vikramaditya further said that the Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed to form a committee based on the Act. An all-party body has been formed to decide how to proceed on this, which includes people from all parties including Congress, BJP, CPI and CPI(M).

Earlier, Vikramaditya Singh had said that it is our responsibility to maintain peace in Himachal Pradesh. Outsiders are welcome here, but it is our responsibility to maintain the internal security, law and order and cleanliness of the state. For this, identification of food vendors will be done. Furthermore, it has nothing to do with the decision of the Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh.

Yogi Adityanath ordered to display of names.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a tough stand on the incidents of mixing human waste in food items. Furthermore, he has now made it mandatory to write the name and address of the operator and manager of the food centres in UP. Police verification of every employee of dhabas and restaurants should also be done. Strict action will be taken against those who mix human waste in food items like juice, dal and roti. For this, amendments will also be made to the Food Safety and Standards Act.

During the review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department on Tuesday CM Yogi Adityanath took these decisions. The Chief Minister directed that strict action should be taken against those who adulterate food items with dirty things. Moreover, he directed that CCTV arrangements should be made mandatory in food establishments like dhabas, hotels, restaurants etc. Other parts of the establishment including the place where customers sit should also be covered with CCTV cameras. It should be ensured that every establishment operator will keep the CCTV feed safe. Furthermore, they should make it available to the police/local administration if required. Furthermore, there should be cleanliness at food centres. It should be ensured that the concerned person uses a mask/gloves while preparing and serving food items. Moreover, there should be no negligence in this.

Yogi Adityanath said that in recent times, incidents of adulteration of food items like juice, dal and roti with human waste, inedible and dirty things have been seen in various parts of the country. Such incidents will not be tolerated at all. These decisions were imitated by Vikramaditya. Now probably on the instructions of Congress’s high command Vikramaditya has to take a u-turn.

September 27, 2024
Harini Amarasuriya the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by the newly elected president Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Sri Lanka has made a significant political change by appointing Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s new Prime Minister. She is the 16th Prime Minister and the third woman to hold the post. Previously PM post was held by two strong ladies Sirimavo Bandaranaike and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.

Harini Amarasuriya is a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) Party. Furthermore, she is known for her contributions to education and social justice. She has become the first educationist-politician to lead a government. Moreover, she intends to change the image and destiny of Sri Lanka. With Sri Lanka getting a new Prime Minister, new doors of development are opening for the country. The possibilities of solving the country’s problems and writing a new history of diplomatic relations with friendly countries have become stronger.

Brief Overview of Harini Amarasuriya

Harini Amarasuriya is a prominent Sri Lankan academic, social activist, and politician. She is known for her work in the areas of education, social justice, and human rights. Here’s a brief overview of her background:

Academic Career of Harini Amarasuriya:

Harini Amarasuriya earned a B.A. (Hons) in Sociology from Hindu College, University of Delhi. Afterwards, she earned an M.A. in Applied Anthropology and Development from Macquarie University. Moreover, she has done a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. After education, Harini Amarasuriya has been a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Open University of Sri Lanka. She has been actively involved in research and teaching, with a focus on development, social policy, and the sociology of youth. Moreover, she has published widely in these fields. Her famous book is Gender and Poverty in Selected Locations in Sri Lanka.

Activism:

Beyond her academic contributions, Harini Amarasuriya is a well-known advocate for social justice, particularly in the areas of youth rights, education reform, and women’s rights. Furthermore, she has been an outspoken critic of inequalities in the Sri Lankan education system. Moreover, she has consistently highlighted the need for structural reforms.

Political Career of Harini Amarasuriya:

Harini Amarasuriya entered politics as a member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-affiliated National People’s Power (NPP) movement. Afterwards, she was elected to Sri Lanka’s Parliament in the 2020 general elections. As an MP, she has been vocal about issues such as poverty, inequality, and corruption, and she represents a progressive, left-leaning political platform. And now she is the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

Public Image of Harini:

Amarasuriya is often regarded as a thoughtful, principled figure, dedicated to addressing the systemic issues in Sri Lankan society. Furthermore, her academic background lends credibility to her political activism. Moreover, she is respected for her clear stance on human rights and her efforts to challenge the status quo.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake the new President of Sri Lanka

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a Sri Lankan leftist leader. He was born on 24 November 1968. Furthermore, he is the leader of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a party with Marxist ideology. He started his journey in politics by joining JVP in 1987 and became an MP for the first time in 2000. He also worked as a minister. Furthermore, in 2014 he became the leader of JVP. Moreover, he is known as a harsh critic, who has been questioning the policies of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Sri Lanka. Dissanayake was born into a poor family. His father was a labourer. Therefore, Dissanayake is also known as a leader who raises his voice in favour of the people with low income.

It is noteworthy that in the year 2022, after massive protests, Gotabaya Rajapaksa had to step down from the post of President. A few days later, Parliament elected Wickremesinghe as the new President. From 2022 the country is facing a massive economic crisis. Now Anura Kumara is the new President of Sri Lanka. This is the first time that a leftist leader is the President of Sri Lanka. Anura took oath on the 23rd of September 2024. Afterwards, he appointed Harini Amarasuriya as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

September 25, 2024
Shubhankar Sarkar is now state Congress President of West Bengal

Shubhankar Sarkar is now appointed as the state Congress President of West Bengal after removing Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary. Thus the possibilities of changing the political equation of Congress in the state are also being expressed. Moreover, Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary is a staunch opponent of Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. Unlike Adhir Choudhary, Subhankar Sarkar has been in favour of allying with the state’s ruling Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Because of this, there are chances of Congress once again getting closer to Trinamool Congress in Bengal.

The Congress high command, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, is in favour of building better relations with Mamata Banerjee. It is to maintain the unity of the opposition alliance formed against the BJP at the Centre. But, Adhir Chaudhary continued to oppose Trinamool after the 2011 Bengal Assembly elections. He continued to oppose Trinamool citing the intention of breaking the Congress and marginalizing the Congress in the state politics. Also, in opposition to Trinamool, he once contested the elections in alliance with Congress’ staunch opponent CPI(M) led Left Front, but Congress did not get any political benefit in Bengal.

Shubhankar Sarkar can adopt the 2011 policy

In 2001 and 2011, the Congress got political benefits in Bengal by contesting the assembly elections in alliance with the Trinamool Congress. But Mamata Banerjee broke the Congress and weakened it considerably after 2011. Now Congress is once again attempting to revitalize its party organization in Bengal with the assistance of Mamata Banerjee, following the 2011 policy. It is assumed that the Congress will be benefited by staying with Trinamool.

Shubhankar Sarkar is close to Rahul Gandhi. Moreover, he is one of the two people included in Rahul’s youth brigade from West Bengal. According to sources, Shubhankar has been appointed as the state president to lead the Congress in Bengal based on the policies of Rahul Gandhi.

A senior party leader said that Shubhankar Sarkar was in charge of other northeastern states including Meghalaya and Arunachal. Moreover, he demonstrated better management in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the Northeast. While leading Karnataka, he demonstrated superior political skills during the assembly elections there. Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi is seeing more potential in Subhanker Sarkar.

September 23, 2024
Deomali Village in Rajasthan is declared the Best Tourist Village in India

Deomali Village in Rajasthan has been declared the Best Tourist Village in India. It is a unique village in Rajasthan. Deomali village is located in Masuda tehsil of Beawar situated in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. The Central Government will honour it by giving it an award on 27th November this year in Delhi. This good news was announced on Thursday evening.

A documentary on rural tourism focusing on Deomali village was launched by Collector Utsav Kaushal to promote tourism. The real life of the people of the village was shown in the documentary made under the direction of Bharatraj Gurjar, who was the Sub-Divisional Officer at that time. SDM Bharatraj Gurjar said that this documentary was ready in December 2023 and was sent to the ministry in January 2024. Based on the documentary, Deomali Village has been selected as the best tourist village in India.

Specialty of Deomali village

The speciality of Deomali village is not a single house that has been made of concrete. All houses are built with traditional materials like yellow soil and stones and have clay roofs. The belief is that centuries ago when Lord Devnarayan came here, he asked for a place to stay for a few days. The people of the Gurjar community said that we will live in a kutcha house, and you live in a pacca house. The villagers have been keeping the promise given at that time till today. Because of this, not a single house has been made of concrete here. However, there is no dearth of amenities in every home.

Deomali is a Gurjar-dominated village. Villagers say that Lord Devnarayan used to serve cows. Due to this, there is a lot of interest in animal husbandry in the village. Moreover, the families are based on agriculture. As soon as you roam around the village, you can see the rural environment. All the families of the village are priests of Lord Devnarayan temple.

Bhagwan Devnarayan temple in Deomali Village

The ancient temple of Lord Devnarayan is situated atop a hill in the scenic Deomali village. This sacred site attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims annually, who come to seek blessings and pay their respects to the revered deity. The temple’s historical significance and breathtaking surroundings make it a cherished destination for devotees and tourists alike.

It is believed that Lord Devnarayan arrived in Deomali from the Aravalli mountain range in Vikram Samvat 999. On his arrival, the mountains and stones of the village and the surrounding area bowed to one side and welcomed him. All the mountains and stones of the village appear to be inclined towards the west.

There is a belief among the villagers regarding Lord Devnarayan in Deomali that when Bhagwan Devnarayan visits the temple, it rains saffron in the temple premises as well as in the village. Due to this, yellow spots are often seen on clothes and vehicles.

This is also special in the village

There is a water channel by the name of Beela Beeli located in Deomali village. Furthermore, Villagers say that leprosy can be cured by merely bathing in its water.

The promises and rules made here are strictly followed even today in Deomali Village. The family that does not follow these rules has to suffer huge losses. Generation after generation, they are fulfilling the promises of their ancestors, due to which there is no problem. Some people in the village tried to break these rules, whose families were facing a lot of trouble. Furthermore, no one in this village eats meat or fish or drinks alcohol. Burning of neem wood and use of kerosene is also prohibited here.

How to reach Deomali Village

Deomali Village is located 8 km away from the sub-district headquarters Masuda (tehsildar office) and 63 km away from the district headquarters Ajmer. Moreover, Deomali is bordered by Beawar Tehsil to the west, Jawaja Tehsil to the east, Hurda Tehsil to the south, and Pisangan Tehsil to the north. Nearby cities to reach Deomali are Beawar, Nasirabad, Ajmer and Jaitaran. Public bus services are available from these cities to reach Deomali Village. You can also hire a car taxi to reach here. You can also reach here through your vehicles. It is situated on the National Highways number 58 and 158. There is no railway station within 10 kilometres of Deomali.

September 22, 2024

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