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Time of India
9 hours ago
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- Time of India
Schools in Vidarbha reopen with fanfare; sapling plantations mark day 1
1 2 Nagpur: From a ride in a bullock cart to walking on the 'red carpet', students were welcomed back to school in Vidarbha on Monday in a variety of ways, giving the entire process a festive feel. Sapling plantation was undertaken at many schools across Vidarbha to make it a 'green' and 'environment friendly' reopening day. In remote Bhamragadh taluka of Gadchiroli district, students were accorded a royal welcome, which included a ride in the traditional bullock cart. In some villages, students took a walking tour down the bylanes with drums in hand, to announce the beginning of a new academic session. Many schools participated in the sapling plantation drive which the state govt had initiated. In Nagpur, students were welcomed back with roses while tiny tots even got to play with balloons. NMC schools reopen in festive mode Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) schools buzzed with excitement as they reopened after summer vacations on Monday. The first day was marked by various events across NMC's 114 schools, in which 14,637 students are enrolled. Students were welcomed with rose petals, chocolates, books, and school supplies, sparking joy on their faces. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo At PM Shri Sanjay Nagar Hindi Higher Primary and Secondary School, NMC commissioner Abhijit Chaudhary and additional commissioner Vaishnavi B distributed textbooks and materials. Local MLAs also visited various schools to welcome students back to school. 4,000 drumstick saplings planted at anganwadis A grand welcome was organized for anganwadi children in Nagpur district. Divisional commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari and ZP CEO led the campaign of planting moringa (drumsticks) saplings in schools. The authorities chose drumsticks for plantation citing its health benefits. A statement issued by the district authorities said, "The drumstick tree is extremely beneficial, as its pods and leaves provide essential vitamins when included in the diet. It not only enhances the taste of meals but also helps reduce malnutrition. Considering this, the women and child development department resolved to plant and nurture two drumstick trees at every anganwadi centre this year." Nagpur teacher part of first NEP book Maharashtra state board schools will be using new books for Class 1, which have been designed according to National Education Policy (NEP) norms, and there is a Nagpur connection to it. The English subject book — Balbharti's My English Book — was curated by a team which included Nagpurian Resmi Umesh. A senior educationist, Umesh is the principal of Saraswati Vidyalaya (Primary). The book will be used by all English medium and Marathi medium schools across Maharashtra.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ambazari Ghat in a shambles, NMC slammed for poor upkeep
Nagpur: Citizens visiting the Ambazari ghat for the cremation of their loved ones have slammed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for its poor maintenance, although they acknowledged that it is one of the city's better-maintained ghats. TOI recently visited Ambazari ghat and found several issues in the maintenance of the place. The two blocks built for seating arrangements for those visiting the ghat and provide them a refuge from the blistering heat were in a shambles. Both blocks lacked adequate maintenance with spider webs spotted conspicuously. One of the blocks was stacked with sacks of cow dung cakes used in the cremation, while another was blocked by a stack of wood. Additionally, since there is civil work going on near the ghat, a big excavator was parked near the wash basin, blocking citizens' access to the water faucets. "The seating space is in very bad condition and of no use. It's infested with spiders and spider webs. After paying so much money to the civic body, it should at least keep the area clean as this is the spot where we bid adieu to our loved ones," said a Nagpurian, who was at the ghat for a relative's last rites. The citizens also pointed out that the lack of access to the faucets deprives them of washing hands. "It is common sense that the excavator should not be parked in front of the faucets. How can anyone wash hands or use water?" said another citizen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo The NMC, however, has installed garbage bins and a nirmalya collection centre at the spot, yet garbage was seen lying at some spots. Only one water cooler was operational, and it came to the rescue of the citizens visiting the ghat under soaring mercury.
