Spectacular formation of UAE Human Flag at the KSCC Fitness Challenge Grand Closing Ceremony
Dubai: As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30X30, the Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) held its Grand Closing Ceremony of Fitness Activities on Friday, 29th of November at the Al Mamzar Park.
The event was a conclusion of a consecutive four Fitness Activity programs held as part of the month long DFC 30x30 challenge.
The event started with the formation of the UAE human flag, after which the event was inaugurated by Mr. Muhammad Mustafa from Emsquare Engineering Consultant, who also released a bouquet of balloons bearing the colors of the UAE National Flag.
A short marathon was held by the participants, forming the UAE human flag at the Al Mamzar Park. A martial arts display by Karate enthusiasts Ayaan, Adaan and Afaan was held at the event, which was then followed by an hour long fitness session by Captain Raducu Dovganiuc, who is a fitness trainer with the Dubai Police Academy. Mr. Raducu conducted a series of exercises and later highlighted the importance of making physical fitness a part of our daily routine in order to lead healthy and more fulfilling lives.
The Chief guest Mr. Mustafa, himself and ardent fitness enthusiast, appreciated the efforts of all the participants and officials and reiterated on the need to be fit and healthy. Other guests and officials included Mr. Hafeez, KSSC Vice President Mr. Ziaduddin, KSCC Manager Mr. Shafi, Event Coordinator Nasir and other event officials.
Mr. Tanveer hosted the closing ceremony program.
The KSCC is a platform for the Indian community in the UAE to exhibit their sports and cultural talents and be part of an active and healthy lifestyle. The KSCC is authorized by the Cultural Development Authority, Government of Dubai. The event was supported by the Community Development Authority, Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Municipality.
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Railways: FM Sitharaman allocates Rs 2.77 lakh crore for capital expenditure
New Delhi (PTI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday allocated Rs 2,77,830 crore to the Ministry of Railways for capital expenditure in the financial year 2026–27.
The Budget allocation includes the construction of new lines and the purchase of locomotives, wagons, and coaches, among other works.
The ministry had received Rs 2,52,000 crore in FY 2025–26. The current allocation for the upcoming financial year is 10.25 per cent higher, making it the highest ever. Besides, the ministry will get Rs 15,000 crore from Extra Budgetary Resources, the document showed.
According to the Budget document, the railways’ total earnings are projected at Rs 3,85,733.33 crore, while expenditure is estimated at Rs 3,82,186.01 crore, resulting in a surplus of Rs 3,547.32 crore at the end of the financial year.
"Since the railways' earnings are too meagre to fund asset creation and support new works, it receives funds from the government. Accordingly, the ministry has been allocated Rs 2,77,830 crore to undertake activities such as laying new lines, converting narrow gauge to broad gauge, and constructing double lines on single-line routes," a railway official said.
The Budget document has earmarked funds from the Rs 2,77,830 crore allocation for various construction and asset creation projects. These include Rs 36,721.55 crore for new lines, Rs 4,600 crore for gauge conversion, Rs 37,750 crore for doubling, Rs 52,108.73 crore for rolling stock (locomotives, wagons, etc.), and Rs 7,500 crore for signalling and telecom, among others.
The allocation under the signalling and telecom head is significant as the automatic train protection system, Kavach, falls under this department. The ministry has laid strong emphasis on expanding Kavach coverage across the rail network.
The document also presents the actual earnings and expenditure of the railways in 2024–25. During the year, railways earned Rs 3,35,757.09 crore and spent Rs 3,32,440.64 crore, recording a surplus of Rs 3,316.45 crore. The budgetary allocation for the year stood at Rs 2,51,946.56 crore.
"As far as FY 2025–26 is concerned, the actual figures for earnings and expenditure will be available only after the financial year ends,” an official said, adding that largely earnings and expenses are on expected lines with minor changes.
Out of the total expenditures of the railways, the biggest share goes on paying pensions to its employees.
According to Budget documents, expenditure on pensions was Rs 58844.07 crore in 2024-25, which is expected to rise to Rs 74500 crore in 2026-27.
