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Are you ready to explore: Bikers invite Udaipur for the famous Ambubachi Fair of Assam!

Gathering of people at Ambubashi Mela on Day 3 at Kamakhya Temple
Gathering of people at Ambubashi Mela on Day 3 at Kamakhya Temple

A Bikers’ team is inviting Udaipur for the illustrious Ambubachi Fair of Assam. The noteworthy thing is that we, Udaipurites are invited personally by the group of bikers, who are currently on a 37-day-long India tour. This is for the first time that invitation cards have been published to invite people from across the country to attend this fair. The bikers, who began their journey last month, have already visited states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat, inviting prominent persons, religious heads, devotees etc.

During their visit to Rajasthan, they have invited the religious heads at the Jagdish Temple and the entire Udaipur to attend this auspicious fair.

Gathering of people at Ambubashi Mela on Day 3 at Kamakhya Temple

Generally, tantriks, sadhus, Bauls, aghoras, sannyasinis, khade babas, foreign pilgrims, tourists or foreign scientists visit the Kamakhya temple, where the fair is held in the Nilachal hill, during the festival days. This time, this special bikers’ tour has been arranged by the Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. so that people can be handed over invitation cards and posters by the representatives from the state.

Know about Ambubachi Fair

The Ambubachi fair is held in Nilachal Hill at Kamakhya temple. Devotees flock to the city of Guwahati in Assam, to become a part of this annual ritual. The fair is devoted to the Mother Nature; apropos of a special reason- to celebrate the annual menstruation cycle (holy cycle) of the head deity of the temple, Devi Kamakhya. During this period, the temple is closed for 3-4 days to visitors, to maintain the privacy of the menstruating deity.

This year the festival is from June 22-26.

It is believed that every year, during the monsoon (Assamese month Ahaar), the Goddess goes through her annual menstruation. This concurs with the river Brahmaputra being in full flow because of monsoon rains.

According to the belief, during this period when the goddess is in her annual Holy cycle, the fertility of mother earth increases. In a practical sense too, the fertility increases as Assam receives heavy rains during this period as the monsoons arrive around this time and this leads to an increase in fertility of the soil. During this time the farmers also stop cultivating their land, as it is believed that it causes disturbance to the menstruating mother earth.

So are you ready to explore and attend this special fair at Assam?

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‘Udaipurwale’ celebrates its 2nd anniversary!

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As a ‘उदयपुरवाला,’ no one can deny knowing the much-acclaimed Facebook group of the city known as ‘Udaipurwale’. The Facebook group is a revolutionary one and one of its kind in the city. Today, the group celebrates its second anniversary. They say that behind a successful man there is a woman. The foundations of the hyperlocal group were laid when the admin was searching a particular thing for his wife. The founder, Mr. Zaheer Abbas tells in an interview, “The idea came to my mind while searching a particular thing for my wife. I thought there should be a single platform where I can ask and my friends get to know my needs and they help me find that particular thing.”

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Well, after this incident he started the group Udaipurwale which was formerly known as Ask.Find.Udaipur. The Facebook aimed at being a landmark in the domain of “community help”, which solves common problems of the residents of the city. The Facebook group is a hyperlocal community, where people of Udaipur can ask and find anything. From professional needs to suggestions and reviews of local businesses, Udaipurwale is a hit in rendering answers to all the queries. The Facebook group runs on a zero profit scheme. Approximately 71,000+ members are in the group.

Last year Udaipurwale organized a free blood group test camp to mark their first anniversary.

Today Udaipurwale has become Udaipur’s most popular Facebook group. The group is highly responsive and has an active participation of members and moderating team.

The Facebook group celebrated its 2nd anniversary week in a very interesting manner by organizing a series of Online Contests on the forum. The contests began on 15th May at all three groups of Udaipurwale (Udaipurwale, Udaipurwale Foodies and Udaipurwale Women) with a Photo With Maa Contest followed by 4 word Horror Story, True False, Identify the Location, Selfie with Makeup,Selfie without Makeup, Food Decoration, Spot the Difference, Photography, Debate etc. Nearly 55 brands and businesses joined hands with Udaipurwale to sponsor gifts for winners. The gifts were in form of cash vouchers and discount coupons. The summation of the total prize money went around 13 lacs, which is a big amount for a Facebook Group to give away. Excitingly, all sponsors were also group members.

Udaipurwale has become a major source of discovering almost everything thing, from a particular place or people of any profession to selling or buying particulars in and around Udaipur.

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In an interview, Zaheer said, “Online communities and evolving of social network always allure me.” His inclination towards social network and an aspiration to provide solutions to the community has evolved a group, or one can say a platform that renders help to everyone at a much greater level.

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Bishnu Charan Mallick Becomes the New Collector of Udaipur

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Under a major governmental reallocation in our state, the Rajasthan government on Friday, 5th May 2017, transferred 77 IAS, including 16 collectors, 46 IPS, and 150 Rajasthan Administrator Service (RAS) officials. The government has also transferred 23 IFS officers. The government has changed commissioners of Jaipur, Ajmer and Jodhpur municipal corporations. Seven districts have got a new collector and superintendent of police.

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Our city, Udaipur, has also gained a new collector, Mr. Bishnu Charan Mallick.

Director, social justice and empowerment department Ravi Jain will be the commissioner of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC). The managing director of Rajasthan Medical Service Corporation Limited Om Kasera has been appointed as the commissioner of Jodhpur Municipal Corporation.

The list of the new collectors of the state is as follows:

Collector City
Anil Gupta Bikaner
LN Soni Jalore
Ravi Kumar Surpur Jodhpur
Prem Chand Berwal Rajsamand
Kailash Chand Meena Jaisalmer
Dinesh Kumar Yadav Jhunjhunu
Rohit Gupta Kota
Sudheer Kumar Sharma Pali
Naresh Kumar Thakral Sikar
Bishnu Charan Mallick Udaipur
Rajendra Bhatt Dungarpur
Muktanand Agarwal Bhilwara
Rajan Vishal Alwar
Kumar Pal Gautam Nagaur
N Shivprasad Madan Barmer
Shivangi Swarnkar Bundi

Chairman of the Rajasthan Housing Board, A Mukhopadhyay will head the Rajasthan Civil Service Appellate Tribunal.

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A floral treat to the eyes: Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s Udaipur Collection

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A floral treat to the eyes: Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s The Udaipur Collection

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What a lavish way to welcome the season of spring! For all those who have missed the beauteous and enthralling collection, here is a gist of the news of the most celebrated designer of India. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, an eminent Indian Designer, has unveiled his spring summer collection of bridal wear. The collection consists of both men’s as well as women’s wear.

The collection is one of its kind and is entirely dedicated to the royalty of state of Rajasthan. The collection features models dressed in immensely beautiful ‘Lehnga’, ‘Saari’ and ‘Sherwani’. The clothes introduce fine hand painted floral motifs, thick embroidered border with extravagant jewellery and footwear to complete the look.

The designer describes his Udaipur Collection as ‘aesthetic poetry’. His Instagram Handle has all the pictures and short clips uploaded for you to indulge in an art translated onto fabrics with sheer finesse.

The whole collection is shot at The Taj Lake Palace, which itself is an epitome of beauty. Blending with the pastel colors of the dresses, the waters of Lake Pichola and the enticing exquisiteness of the Lake Palace in the background makes this collection worth a stare.

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With every nuance of this Udaipur Collection, the designer Sabyasachi has mentioned each and every inspiration; from Maharanis and Maharajas of Udaipur, the Palaces,  Gulaal, The Sheesh Mahal, the Benaras Gharana, Mharo Gulabi (a ballad in pink), and Paheli. The Instagram page manages to justify all the above mentioned inspirations with some little poetic texts written in between the image that stuns the spectators.

To an interview given to the Vogue, he talks about his inspiration in detail. He says, “Whether the maharanis in their French chiffon with European flora and fauna print, the maharajas in their quiet arrogance, the exuberant interiors of their majestic palaces, their culture, traditions of clothing, their often eclectic tastes in luxury, all of those notions and insinuations come to life with my creative liberty in the Udaipur collection.”

Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s designs are famous for their old world aesthetic charm and has managed to glorify the majestic regal grandeur of Udaipur in the ‘The Udaipur Collection’.

Have a look on some of his impeccable designs from ‘The Udaipur Collection’:

sabyasachi mukherjee | the udaipur collection
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sabyasachi mukherjee | the udaipur collection
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sabyasachi mukherjee | the udaipur collection
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sabyasachi mukherjee | the udaipur collection
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sabyasachi mukherjee | the udaipur collection
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Udaipur News Tid Bits – Week #17

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#1 Udaipur Celebrated Sagas Ji’s Janmotsav :

Devotees across Udaipur combined together on 9th August, 2013 to cherish and celebrate the janmotsav of Sagas Ji Bavji, a local deity. As per every year, this year too this auspicious event was attended by hundreds of Bavji’s devotees. The decorated Picholi temple witnessed queues of bavji hukum’s devotees all ready to cater their gratitude and convey the birthday wishes to the lord. The day began with the morning rituals and Bavji Hukum’s abhishek followed by a Mahabhog offered to him. Also artists invited from Ahemdabad carried our Ratri Jagran in name of the deity.

 

#2 Link Gates of Swaroop Sagar Opened :

The link gates connecting the swaroop sagar and Fatehsagar lakes have finally been opened. Udaipur witnessed 2.48 inch rainfall due to continuous rains in the last 24 hours. As a result, the link gates of Swaroop Sagar has been opened to facilitate the excessive flow to enter lake Fatehsagar, with this the water level in the lake has started rising. Swaroop Sagar’s water flow is about 4.5 Feet. As per the forecasting experts, Udaipur is assumed to witness heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours.

 

#3 Mr. Ashutosh Pednekar appointed as Udaipur’s New Collector :

Mr. Ashutosh Pednekar is our city’s new Collector. Mr. Pednekar, an IAS 2002 batch officer has previously served as the District Collector at Alwar, Boondi and Ganganagar. While addressing the media, Mr. Pednekar briefed up about his action list for the coming time, where he talked about focusing on the implementation of the flagship schemes of the CM, developing framework to cope with the increasing traffic problems. He also plans on development of tribal areas by developing the small scale and cottage industries.

 

#4 City’s Heritage Walk Inaugurated :

To promote tourism and avail nominal priced guided tour to the tourists, Udaipur’s first heritage walk was organized on 5th August, 2013. The Heritage Walk’s inauguration was done by Mr. G.S. Sandhu (Rajasthan State Government, Principal Secretary) along with Ms. Rajni Dangi (UMC, Mayor). The tour shall include a heritage walk in areas like Jagdish Chowk, City Palace Road, Baghore Ki Haveli, Bhattiyani Chauhatta, Gangaur Ghat  etc where  the tourists shall be briefed about these heritage points and will be provided with a guide book, a note pad and a jute bag. The charges for this tour are set as Rs.200 (all inclusive). This tour will be organized from 8 am-10 am and 5 pm-7 pm daily.

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Udaipur News Tid Bits – Week #15

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#1 IIM Udaipur Celebrates its Second Anniversary

IIM-U celebrated its second birthday on 27th July, 2013. With this the institute has successfully stepped into its third year, the celebration was witnessed among the presence of Prof. Janat Shah (Director) , faculty members, students and the administrative staff. It is noticeable that IIM-U’s second edition of the Leadership Summit is scheduled to be organized on August 3rd at Darbar Hall, City palace.

 

#2 Vidyapeeth’s Fourth Convocation Ceremony Concludes

Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University held its fourth convocation ceremony on 24th July, 2013 at its administrative office, Pratap Nagar. The event witnessed the convocation of its 55 students; the ceremony also marked the successful completion of the three year course by 12 foreign students. Prof. Bhawani Shankar Garg (Chancellor, HNGU) and Dr. Hemixaben Rao (VC, HNGU) distributed the awards. Prof. S.S. Sarangdevot (Vice-Chancellor, JRNRVU) conveyed his greetings to the students.

 

#3 Mock Drill: Rehearsing How To Cope with A Hijacking Situation

A hijacked plane was forced to land at the Dabok airport on 25th July due to lack of fuel. The four terrorists that hijacked the plane also killed two passengers…!!  The anti-hijack committee, Dabok Police, A.SP, SDM, CISF and other administrative officials responded to this situation. Well nothing to worry about! It was just a mock drill that focused on rehearsal of mitigation and tactics for such Hijacking contidions.

 

#4 Oath To Protect The Environment

Celebration mall celebrated its second anniversary in an unique and environmentally friendly way. The mall ‘s management in association with the Rotary Club led their environmental protection movement  by distributing about 1000 plants to the people. The mall also encouraged the use of environmental friendly bags. As per the mall authorities, the customers can enjoy special offers till 31st July.

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Udaipur News Tid Bits – Week #13

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#1 State Level Powerlifting Tournament Concludes :

The District Power Lifting Association, Udaipur organized State Level Power Lifting Competition on 6th July, 2013, with Mr. Raghuveer Singh Meena (Member of Parliament) as the chief guest. Mr. R.S. Meena inaugurated the tournament at Udaipur’s Luv Kush Stadium. He also declared a sum of Rs. 5 Lac to be given to the association for upliftment of this ‘Iron-Game’.

 

#2 Vidyapeeth’s Theatre Course To be Inaugrated by Sunny Deol :

The forthcoming session at Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University will now be able to enjoy the newly added Theatre Course. A well equipped theater has been constructed in the university campus for the same. The launch of this new course will be done by bollywood actor Sunny Deol. According to Prof. S. S. Sarangdevot, Mr. Deol will arrive in the city on 19th July, and will address the launch ceremony of the Theatre Course on 20th July.

#3 College Students Paid Condolences to the Uttarakhand Flood Victims :

Students of Arts College paid condolence to the family members of one of their fellow pupil, who lost their lives in the  vicious Uttarakhand flood. A student of MA (Geography) – Shailendra Vyas lost five members of his family in the deadly Kedarnath  flood. The student lost his Father, Mother, Uncle, Grand Mother and Aunt in the incident.

 

#4 Udaipur witnessed overwhelming devotion at The Jagannath Rath Yatra 2013 :

The Jagannath Rath Yatra, udaipur’s annual festival-like-ceremony witnessed overwhelming devotion from hundreds of devotees. The yatra started from Jagdish mandir and passed through the areas of Ghantaghar, Bada Bazar, Dhan Mandi, Marshal Chouraha, Kalaji Goraji, Rangniwas, thus ending at the Jagdish mandir again.You may check the photo gallery of The Jagannath Rath Yatra 2013 – HERE

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Udaipur News Tid Bits – Week #12

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#1 Monkey Attacked Kid at Gulab Bagh Zoo

A monkey at Gulab Bagh Zoo attacked a kid on Friday. The monkey spared some space and came out from the cage and attacked the child in intention to grab a packet of potato wafers. By this sudden jerk the kid tumbled down and stabbed by the animal. The immediate reaction by his father prevented any major injury to occur. With lot of efforts by the zoo workers and his father the monkey was tranquilized and put in the cage again. The victim’s father Mr. Kailash Kumawat said that the boy was medicated at the hospital and has been called again for further vaccination. The cage in which the monkey was kept was broken and the passable arrangement could not stop the animal within. His urge for food rolled higher and he succeeded with a perfect break out.

 #2 Sub City Centre Not Erected in 25 Years

To connect Udaipur with the suburb the proposed Sub City Centre has not been completed in span of 25 years. It was planned to shape up the complex like Delhi’s Cannaught Place in order to develop the city but things have progressed in opposite direction. Instead, the place is providing shelter for illegal activities. Anti social elements have made it a meeting point for planning and execution of crime. Serious crime like murder, attempt to murder, chain snatching etc have happened many times in the area. All government offices are lying vacant. The proposed park boundary walls have been completely damaged. After five years of introduction of this plan the area was cleared out from encroachments in spite of several protests. Meanwhile new areas like Govardhan Vilas, Manvakheda, Savina, Baleecha etc. developed leaving the hope of Sub City Centre completion intact.

#3 Students Rampage at Science College for Counseling

Students at Science College protested and spread disturbance during the admission process. Students were held outside and were not allowed to enter in the college. It did not stabilize the situation and the college administration had to call the police. After defending by the police the application process and counseling resumed again. After release of the first cut off list the student union officials reached college and demanded college administration to increase number of seats. The college administration added that they have already added 10% seats and still the student union officials forced them to increase number of seats which is not possible. At the time of the incident more than 2000 students and their parents were present at the college campus.

#4 Entrepreneurs Not Unleashing the Power of Internet in International Trade

A workshop on ‘Finding Potential Customer and Promoting Export through E-Commerce’ was organized at UCCI’s P.P. Singhal Auditorium by Udaipur Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Federation of Indian Export Organization and E Web Pay Pal. During the workshop the fact came out that due to ignorance and lack of tech savvy industrialists India’s export share is very less in the international trade and business. Mr. Vaibhav the chief of Federation of Indian Export Organization said for every trade the most important factor is buyer or the key customer. E commerce is the important mode through which one can sell his products at any corner of the world. It also saves time, energy and money. The Export Manager of E Bay retail Mr. Pushpendra highlighted the importance of E Bay, registration on E Bay, verification, logistics for export, billing, payments and communicating with the buyer, listing the product on E Bay for export, marketing and making a direct reach to the customer and many such issues that he revealed through his powerful presentation. According to him internet is the best medium to enhance our business.

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Udaipur News Tid Bits – Week #11

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#1 Woman Died After Delivery on Road

A shameful incident has been reported that has crossed all barriers of humanity. Even the government arrangement has failed to offer necessary to help to save her life. At one side where the government is promoting the Janani Suraksha Yojna and on the other hand a woman died after delivering child on road. The incident took place at the busiest place of Udaipur, near Gangaur Ghat. Woman gave birth to a child at early morning at 5.30 am. After passing four and a half hours no aid reached the site and as a result she died. The ambulance 108 did not reached after informing. Later people hired a private ambulance and cleared off the dead body whereas the child has been admitted in the I.C.U. The local residents said that the lady was mentally retarded and seen may times roaming in the area. After getting the information police reached the site for leftover formalities.

 

#2 Udaipur Ahmedabad Night Train Put on Halt

The Udaipur Ahmedabad night train has been put on halt by railway administration for a period of three months. The decision has been taken keeping in view the rainy season. The track is prone to land slides during monsoon and it is quite risky to operate during night. The management has issued orders to keep operation suspended for the train. According to Rail Traffic Controller Mr Suman Chandra Verma revealed that Train No 19943 and 19944 from Udaipur to Ahmedabad and return would not operate from 1 July to 30 September. The Area Manager of Udaipur Mr. Harphool Singh Choudhary said that the day trains on this route would continue and the passengers who have got reservation can take the full refund against their reservation tickets.

 

#3 Couple Kidnapped From Bhupalpura

A couple going on bike were kidnapped from Bhupalpura police station area, opposite Banshi Pan kiosk. The eyewitness of the incident told police that a luxury car stopped the bike and started abusing the couple and kidnapped them in the car. The bike remained on the incident site and later impounded by the police. People witnessed the incident and reported the incident immediately at Bhupalpura Police Station. According to the information police tried to locate the kidnappers but could not succeeded. Various blockaded were put on highways but culprits got a sneak peak and remained unreported. Later the couple was released and they reached safe home. No F.I.R. was lodged from the either side by the family members of kidnapped youth.

 

#4 Hands Rising for Uttarakhand

As death and missing toll is rising daily at Uttarakhand hands rising for aid are also rising in equal proportion. Continuing the reform action a decision taken in a meeting at Rajasthan Roadways that all employees would donate salary of one day for the Uttarakhand victims. According to the decision all employees would donate their one-day’s salary of July 2013 and would deposit the amount in Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. There are 25000 employees in Rajasthan and around 700 employees are there in Udaipur. After hearing the decision no one has thought about deducting their salary. All employees agreed and said in unison that this is a National Calamity and every individual should think about helping others. Not only Rajasthan Roadways, many other organizations have also followed the suite and offered their helping hand.

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Udaipur News Tid Bits – Week #9

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#1 Pratap Gaurav Kendra at Udaipur

The most magnificent and majestic monument is being built at the Tiger Hills Udaipur. A 57 feet high statue of Maharana Pratap is being erected on the cliff. The project costs over 150 crores and it would spread around 25 acres of land at hilltop. The centre would include the material which would showcase Mewar’s rich historical culture and heritage. The foundation stone of this project was laid in August 2008 and it is likely to be completed in January 2014. The centre would have the following line of attractions:

Bharat Mata Temple – A 12 feet high statue of Bharat Mata with a lion has been established. A meditation centre is also been built below the temple.

Mewar Research Center – Based on the Indian History the research center would be helpful for research scholars. The center would comprise around more than 5000 books related to history.

Ancient India Gallery – This would be divided into 9 sections and would showcase God, Goddesses, Freedom Fighters, Emperors, Saints, and Scientists related to ancient India. The statues of various God and Goddesses would be established just above them.

Water Show & Boating – Near the Research Centre a water hole and lawn would be developed. Tourists could enjoy boating in the pond.

Underground Haldi Ghati – The glimpse of Haldi Ghati battle would be the centre of attraction. Light and sound show would provide the live effect to the battle scenes.

India and Mewar Art Gallery – An Art Gallery would be developed based on the history of India and Mewar.

 

#2 Prof Trivedi Becomes Vice Chancellor for the Second Time

Professor I.V. Trivedi has become Vice Chancellor of MLSU for the second time. He would head the post for three years. A group of people including professors and students from MLSU arrived at his residence and smothered him with garland and distributed sweets. Different members of BOM committee and UGC officials had recommended the name of Professor Trivedi. The Honorable Governor Mrs. Margaret Alva finally stamped his name for the post.

Around three fourth of the University officials are happy with the return of Professor Trivedi. Many team mates reached his residence on Wednesday and greeted him happily and on the contrary others who were not happy just congratulated him to fulfill their responsibility. Professor Trivedi as assured that the professors who are working on contractual basis in various departments in the university, their appointment process would be likely to be finished very soon.

 

#3 Famous TV and Bollywood Actors To Teach Theatre Education at Udaipur

The first lecture on theatre education was delivered at Janardan Rai Nagar Vidyapeeth, Udaipur. Mr. Ashok Banthia, a television artist took the first class of the Theatre Education batch comprising 22 students. On the occasion Vice Chancellor Professor Sarangdevot said that big TV stars and actors would be visiting here for classes in coming days. It has been evident that the demand of Theatre Education was continuously made. The proposal was put in the BOM Meeting and after the grant the first batch consisting 22 students was launched.

On the first day Mr. Ashok Banthia taught the nuances associated with Personality Development. Mr. Banthia said that acting on stage is no different than the actual representation of life’s reality. He said that at the event our gesture should be genuine on stage or in front of camera. On the occasion Mr. Banthia tested children on various topics.

 

#4 Smart Card Driving License From July 15

People would be issued Smart Card Driving License from July 15th. Transport Department had sent the proposal for approval to Finance Department. In the first phase of the licensing system the smart card licenses would be issued for renewal and duplicate license. The Transport Department would not charge for the Smart Card License and the cost would be included in the license fee. The Smart Card would have a 64 KB inbuilt chip which would have license holder’s details like address, date of birth, blood group and mobile number.

After the issue of Smart Card, it would not be possible to steal or copy the license. A test has already made compulsory by the Transport Department for issuing the new driving license. After the approval of the project licenses would be issued only on Smart Card.