National Ayurveda Day observed at MET English Medium School, Udyavara
Udupi: MET English Medium School, Udyavara, in association with the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), observed National Ayurveda Day – 2025 on Thursday with the theme “Ayurveda for People & Planet.”
The programme, specially organised for parents, aimed at creating awareness on holistic health and wellness.
Dr. Vijay B. Negalur, Professor and Head of the Department of Swasthavritta, SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, delivered a session on Healthy Nutrition and Daily Regimen for Students through Parents. Dr. Mohammed Faisal, Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, SDM College of Ayurveda, spoke on Plant-based Interventions for Health Promotion.
The talks were well received, inspiring parents to adopt Ayurveda-based practices for the well-being of their children.
The event concluded with expressions of gratitude from the Academic Head, Head Mistress, and PTA President.
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High-level inquiry committee set up to probe fire in Rajdhani Express: Railway Board
New Delhi (PTI): The West Central Railway Zone has constituted a high administrative grade-level inquiry committee to investigate the fire on the Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express on Sunday.
The fire erupted at 5.15 am in the B-1 passenger coach of the train between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota Railway division, one-and-a-half hours after it left the Ratlam Junction in Madhya Pradesh, according to an official. The fire also damaged the luggage brake and generator car behind the coach.
"The committee has been nominated by the general manager of West Central Railway (WCR). It comprises senior officers from the West Central Railway, Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, and RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation)," the Railway Board said in a press note.
"Principal chief safety officer, WCR, has been appointed as the convener of the committee," it said, also mentioning other committee members such as principal chief electrical engineer, principal chief mechanical engineer, principal chief security officer from the WCR zone, and principal chief mechanical engineer from the Integrated Coach Factory, among others.
As per the provisions of the Accident Manual, the committee has been directed to complete the inquiry within the stipulated timeframe.
The Board stated that the committee will conduct a detailed examination of the causes of the incident, technical aspects and safety parameters so as to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.
"Indian Railways remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of passengers and is taking all necessary measures in this regard," it added.
