ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ, ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 9: ರಾಜ್ಯ ಅಂಗನವಾಡಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತೆಯರ ಮತ್ತು ಸಹಾಯಕಿಯರ ಸ್ವತಂತ್ರ ಸಂಘದ ನೂತನ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಸಭೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸ್ಕೌಟ್ ಭವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಪನ್ನವಾಗಿದೆ. ರಾಜ್ಯಾದ್ಯಂತದ ಅಂಗನವಾಡಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತೆಯರು ಮತ್ತು ಸಹಾಯಕಿಯರು ಭಾಗಿಯಾದ ಈ ಮಹಾಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಘದ ಮುಂದಿನ ಕಾರ್ಯಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡುವ ನೂತನ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು.
ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿ.ಪ್ರೇಮಾ (ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ) ಅವರನ್ನು ರಾಜ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷೆಯಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದ್ದು, ನಿರ್ಮಲಾ ಹರಿಹರ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷೆ, ಉಮಾಮಣಿ (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು) ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ, ವಿಶಾಲಾಕ್ಷಿ (ಮಂಗಳೂರು) ಖಜಾಂಚಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೇಮಾ (ಚನ್ನಪಟ್ಟಣ) ಸಹ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಸಭೆಯ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಉಳಿದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಮತ್ತು ತಾಲೂಕು ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಸಹ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸಮಿತಿಯ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವರು. ಸಂಘವು ಅಂಗನವಾಡಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತೆಯರ ಹಿತಚಿಂತನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ಮಹಿಳಾ ಸಬಲೀಕರಣ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಮುದಾಯಾಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂದಿನ ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲೂ ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದೆ.
ಅಂಗನವಾಡಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತೆಯರ ಸಂಘದ ಈ ನೂತನ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಮತ್ತು ನಗರ ಭಾಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂಗನವಾಡಿ ಸೇವೆಗಳ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಉತ್ತಮಗೊಳಿಸಲು ಹೊಸ ಹಾದಿಯನ್ನು ತೆರೆದಿರುವುದಾಗಿ ಸಂಘದ ಹಿರಿಯ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತೆಯರು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
NMIMS Hyderabad Hosts ‘Step Up For Cancer’ Walk to Promote Early Detection and Preventive Healthcare
Hyderabad, December 2025: Against the backdrop of India’s rapidly rising cancer burden, SVKM’s NMIMS Hyderabad mobilised its student community, faculty and staff for the ‘Step Up For Cancer Walkathon 2025’, an awareness initiative led by the School of Pharmacy and Technology Management (SPTM) with the support of Udaan and XLR8.
The initiative comes at a critical time. As per the National Cancer Registry Programme of the ICMR, the country registered over 14.6 lakh cancer cases in 2022, and one in every nine Indians is now at risk. With cases expected to increase by another 12–13 per cent by 2025, health experts continue to stress the need for widespread awareness and early diagnosis.
Walkathon Highlights Need for Early Awareness
Participants assembled at the NMIMS Hyderabad campus with a common purpose—to advocate for preventive healthcare. The 5-km walk along SEZ Road saw the participation of nearly 60 students, faculty members, volunteers and staff.
Before the walk began, an awareness session was conducted to brief attendees on early symptoms, screening methods and the importance of prompt medical evaluation. Speakers emphasised that self-examination, routine check-ups and attention to bodily changes can significantly improve the chances of early detection. Each participant was handed a purple ribbon to mark solidarity with cancer survivors and those undergoing treatment.
Leaders Emphasise Community Responsibility
Speaking about the impact of the initiative, Dr. Ashwini Deshpande, Deputy Director and Associate Dean, SPTM, said the walkathon reaffirmed NMIMS Hyderabad’s dedication to health education, social responsibility and community engagement.
Echoing this sentiment, Dr. Suman Naredla, Director, NMIMS Hyderabad, noted that the event helped strengthen public understanding of preventive healthcare. “Awareness, vigilance and timely check-ups can save lives. The enthusiasm shown by our students motivates us to organise more such programmes,” he said.
Smooth Conduct and Closing Acknowledgements
The event was supported by comprehensive on-ground arrangements, including security personnel, first-aid facilities and hydration stations. Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions were advised against participating to ensure safety.
The walk concluded with a brief closing interaction during which winners were recognised, and volunteers, faculty coordinators and support teams were appreciated for their efforts in making the event a success.
India–Japan Conclave Strengthens Global Education and AI Collaboration
Bengaluru, 11 December 2025: O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) hosted a senior delegation from the University of Tokyo (UTokyo) at the India–Japan Higher Education Conclave 2025, held on the theme “Future of Global Education in India and Japan: Exchanging Knowledge and Innovation; AI & The Future of Jobs.”
Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr. M. C. Sudhakar inaugurated the event, noting India’s rapid higher education reforms and the strategic importance of deeper academic partnerships with Japan. Mr. Dilip Thakore, Editor of EducationWorld, delivered the Guest of Honour address, followed by remarks from former Additional Chief Secretary Mr. K. Jairaj, IAS (Retd.). Randstad India MD & CEO Mr. Viswanath PS presented the keynote.
The UTokyo delegation, led by Professor (Dr.) Kaori Hayashi and Professor (Dr.) Satsuki Shioyama, discussed expanding joint research, student mobility and long-term collaboration. JGU’s Founding Vice Chancellor, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, highlighted that JGU is the first Indian university with both a student exchange agreement and a short-term study abroad programme with UTokyo, aligned with India’s NEP 2020 and Japan’s global engagement goals.
Professor Hayashi encouraged more Indian students to study in Japan, noting that UTokyo currently hosts only about 80. She emphasised Japan’s safe environment, equal fee structures and increasing English-medium courses.
A new Short-Term Study Abroad Programme was signed, enabling 40 JGU students to visit UTokyo each summer for academic and cultural immersion.
Discussions throughout the tour focused on dual-degree pathways, faculty exchange, hybrid teaching, co-taught courses and collaborative research. The conclave concluded with commitments to build a long-term roadmap for deeper India–Japan academic partnerships and future-ready innovation ecosystems.
Bengaluru, December 11, 2025: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a leading national institution in test preparation, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army to support the educational and welfare needs of Army personnel and their families. The collaboration covers serving soldiers, veterans, gallantry awardees, personnel with disabilities, and the families of soldiers who lost their lives in service.
The agreement was formalised between the Colonel, Ceremonial & Welfare 38.4 of the Indian Army, and Dr. Yash Pal, Chief Academic & Business Head for Delhi-NCR at AESL.
Exclusive Academic Benefits for Army Wards
Under the MoU, AESL will extend a range of fee waivers and scholarships to students from Army families seeking admission at any of its centres across the country. The benefits include:
Full waiver of all fee components (excluding registration charges) for the wards of soldiers who died in the line of duty.
100% tuition fee waiver for children of gallantry awardees and those of personnel with disabilities exceeding 20%.
20% tuition fee waiver for the wards of serving and retired Army personnel, applicable after adjusting other scholarships.
These concessions supplement AESL’s existing scholarship schemes that are open to all students.
Focus on Guidance and Career Support
Beyond financial support, AESL will also provide structured mentoring, academic counselling and career guidance to Army wards throughout the duration of the MoU. These services will be delivered through both online and offline platforms to ensure accessibility for families stationed across diverse regions.
AESL Leadership on the Partnership
Commenting on the initiative, Chandra Sekhar Garisa Reddy, MD & CEO of AESL, said, “Education is the foundation of opportunity. Our partnership with the Indian Army is a tribute to the sacrifices of our soldiers. By extending scholarships, mentoring and counselling, we aim to enable the children of our nation’s heroes to pursue their aspirations with confidence and emerge as future leaders.”
Expanding Support to Uniformed Services
In a continued effort to assist the families of India’s security forces, AESL recently signed a similar MoU with the Central Reserve Police Force Family Welfare Association (CWA). This agreement provides scholarships, academic support and career guidance to children and dependents of CRPF personnel across India.
Bengaluru, December 10, 2025: Uber has widened its India footprint with the launch of Uber Direct, its new B2B logistics service powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The company also introduced metro ticketing on the Uber app in Bengaluru, strengthening its multi-service strategy built on India’s rapidly evolving digital public infrastructure.
With this, Uber has formally entered the enterprise logistics segment, differentiating Uber Direct from its consumer-focused Uber Courier offering. Unlike Courier, which is booked directly by customers on the app, Uber Direct functions as a backend delivery engine for businesses. Orders are placed on a seller’s platform, and Uber fulfils the delivery without direct customer interaction until the driver arrives. This plug-and-play model is designed for companies seeking reliable, scalable and standardised delivery support.
The service went live in Bengaluru today through ONDC’s open digital rails, with Uber’s fleet already handling grocery deliveries for Zepto and KPN Farm Fresh. The company will extend Uber Direct to food delivery in the coming weeks for brands including KFC, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Indian cloud-kitchen major Rebel Foods.
Metro ticketing on Uber—already active in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai—has also been rolled out in Bengaluru. Commuters can now plan journeys, access real-time metro information, and purchase QR-based tickets for Namma Metro directly via the Uber app, using UPI as the exclusive payment option.
Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said Bengaluru’s innovation-driven ecosystem makes it an ideal city for deeper ONDC integration. ONDC’s Acting CEO and COO, Vibhor Jain, said Uber’s expansion highlights the strength of interoperable digital commerce and marks a key milestone for the network’s logistics layer.
BMRCL Managing Director Dr. J. Ravishankar welcomed the partnership, noting that it aligns with the metro operator’s vision for multi-platform digital ticketing and improves first- and last-mile connectivity for commuters.
Uber plans to expand both metro ticketing integration and Uber Direct to additional cities in 2026, underscoring its growing commitment to India’s mobility and logistics sector.
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