Prayagraj: After around 40 years, the district administration Prayagraj would be publishing the district gazetteer with 11 chapters of information pertaining to history and development of the district.
A detailed questionnaire has been prepared to compile information to be carried in the 11 chapters of the gazetteer. The highlight of the latest gazetteer would be the inclusion of Kumbh Mela, the world famous religious congregation, which was never mentioned in the British Gazetteer.
Because of its importance, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognised the Kumbh Mela as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ for India and will be specially recorded in the new gazetteer. In the first chapter, the name of the district, formation, geographical location, extent and extension, population, regional languages and dialects of the district, details of religious communities, beliefs and practices of the district, festivals, fairs etc., administrative units of the district, water resources, forestry etc will find mention.
There will be details of the area, animals and water diversity. Along with this, the major products of the district, eminent personalities, freedom fighters, martyrs etc. of the district, details of Lok Sabha-Rajya Sabha-Vidhan Sabha-Legislative Council seats of the district and Doordarshan-Akashvani center and radio channels located in the district and other subjects will be included.
Chapter-wise nodal officers have been nominated for this. All nodal officers have been instructed to compile the relevant information and make it available soon.
To prepare its action plan, the officiating district magistrate and CDO Gaurav Kumar held the first meeting of the gazetteer committee on Saturday, during which, he explained in detail the contents of the gazetteer.
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A detailed questionnaire has been prepared to compile information to be carried in the 11 chapters of the gazetteer. The highlight of the latest gazetteer would be the inclusion of Kumbh Mela, the world famous religious congregation, which was never mentioned in the British Gazetteer.
Because of its importance, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognised the Kumbh Mela as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ for India and will be specially recorded in the new gazetteer. In the first chapter, the name of the district, formation, geographical location, extent and extension, population, regional languages and dialects of the district, details of religious communities, beliefs and practices of the district, festivals, fairs etc., administrative units of the district, water resources, forestry etc will find mention.
There will be details of the area, animals and water diversity. Along with this, the major products of the district, eminent personalities, freedom fighters, martyrs etc. of the district, details of Lok Sabha-Rajya Sabha-Vidhan Sabha-Legislative Council seats of the district and Doordarshan-Akashvani center and radio channels located in the district and other subjects will be included.
Chapter-wise nodal officers have been nominated for this. All nodal officers have been instructed to compile the relevant information and make it available soon.
To prepare its action plan, the officiating district magistrate and CDO Gaurav Kumar held the first meeting of the gazetteer committee on Saturday, during which, he explained in detail the contents of the gazetteer.
We also published the following articles recently
LDF district unit slams ILFM
The LDF district unit in Idukki has criticized the Idukki Land Freedom Movement (ILFM) for seeking changes in the Rules of Land Assignment Act instead of amending it. They accuse ILFM of betraying farmers and landholders by taking the matter to the governor and allege that ILFM is supporting lobbies that have encroached on land. The LDF also claims that the governor has put on hold several bills passed by the assembly. In addition, the Idukki district administration plans to take action against 57 illegal constructions, including two offices belonging to the CPM.
The LDF district unit in Idukki has criticized the Idukki Land Freedom Movement (ILFM) for seeking changes in the Rules of Land Assignment Act instead of amending it. They accuse ILFM of betraying farmers and landholders by taking the matter to the governor and allege that ILFM is supporting lobbies that have encroached on land. The LDF also claims that the governor has put on hold several bills passed by the assembly. In addition, the Idukki district administration plans to take action against 57 illegal constructions, including two offices belonging to the CPM.
Water dispute: Protests continue in Mysuru and Mandya districts
Protests against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu took place in Mysuru and Mandya. Various pro-Kannada and pro-farmer organizations participated in the protests, criticizing the state and Union governments. In Mysuru, the JD(S) protested against CM Siddaramaiah, while in Mandya, BJP activist Shivakumar Aradhya poured cow urine and dung in protest. The protests also involved postcard campaigns and questioning the silence of Karnataka MPs. The ongoing Cauvery water dispute has sparked protests and political tensions between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Protests against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu took place in Mysuru and Mandya. Various pro-Kannada and pro-farmer organizations participated in the protests, criticizing the state and Union governments. In Mysuru, the JD(S) protested against CM Siddaramaiah, while in Mandya, BJP activist Shivakumar Aradhya poured cow urine and dung in protest. The protests also involved postcard campaigns and questioning the silence of Karnataka MPs. The ongoing Cauvery water dispute has sparked protests and political tensions between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Dengue cases touch 166 in district
The number of dengue cases in Indore district has more than doubled in the last four weeks, reaching a total of 166. The increase in cases can be attributed to heavy rainfall and humid weather conditions, which provide a suitable breeding ground for dengue mosquitoes. The district malaria office has been conducting anti-larvae drives and surveys in households to control the spread of the disease. Other cities, such as Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Coimbatore, are also experiencing an increase in dengue cases and implementing preventive measures.
The number of dengue cases in Indore district has more than doubled in the last four weeks, reaching a total of 166. The increase in cases can be attributed to heavy rainfall and humid weather conditions, which provide a suitable breeding ground for dengue mosquitoes. The district malaria office has been conducting anti-larvae drives and surveys in households to control the spread of the disease. Other cities, such as Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Coimbatore, are also experiencing an increase in dengue cases and implementing preventive measures.
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