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THE HEADLINES :-

 

  • रेलवे देशभर में 60 रेलवे स्टेशनों पर भीड़ नियंत्रित करने के लिए स्थायी होल्डिंग क्षेत्र बनाएगा।

 

  • India develops world’s largest 10-tonne propellant mixer for solid rocket motors, says ISRO.

 

  • पिछले वर्ष जनवरी की तुलना में वर्तमान जनवरी में भारत के स्मार्टफोन निर्यात में 140 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि हुई।

 

  • European leaders set to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine crisis.

 

  • महिला प्रीमियर लीग में, वडोदरा में आज शाम दिल्ली कैपिटल का मुकाबला रॉयल चैलेंजर्स बेंगलुरु से।

 

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And, now time for our segment DATELINE INDIA in which we take a look at the developments taking place at national or global level. Today we will talk about Global Tourism Resilience Day.

 

“To travel is to evolve.”

 Pierre Bernardo

“यात्रा व्यक्ति को विनम्र बनाती है। आप देखते हैं कि दुनिया में आपका कितना छोटा स्थान है।”

गुस्ताव फ्लेबर्ट

 

Every year on February 17, Global Tourism Resilience Day, a significant occasion, is marked to commemorate the resilience and adaptability of the travel and tourism sector.

 

हम जानते हैं कि लचीलापन कठिनाइयों या कठोरता का सामना करने या उससे शीघ्र उबरने की क्षमता प्रदान करता है। Global Tourism Resilience Day का उद्देश्य आपात स्थिति के प्रति पर्यटन क्षेत्र की संवेदनशीलता को ध्यान में रखते हुए, ऐसी स्थितियों से निपटने के लिए लचीले पर्यटन विकास को बढ़ावा देने की आवश्यकता पर जोर देना है।

 

It is also a call for action for Member States to develop national strategies for rehabilitation after disruptions, including through private-public cooperation and the diversification of activities and products.

 

For many developing countries, including the least developed countries, small island developing states, countries in Africa and middle-income countries, tourism is a major source of income, foreign currency earnings, tax revenue and employment.

 

पर्यटन लोगों को प्रकृति से जोड़ता है, टिकाऊ पर्यटन और लचीले पर्यटन में पर्यावरणीय संरक्षण को बढ़ावा देने की क्षमता होती है। पर्यटन विकासशील देशों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण आय स्त्रोत है, इसके माध्यम से इन देशो को विदेशी मुद्रा प्राप्त होती है। रोजगार के अवसर पैदा होते हैं और कर राजस्व मिलता है।

 

Do you know ? Tourism supports millions of direct and indirect jobs all over the world, in particular for women and young people. For instance, the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies, employs millions of people directly and indirectly.

 

This day serves as a call to action for governments, businesses and travellers alike to prioritise sustainable and adaptable tourism practices.

 

जी हम सभी सतत पर्यटन के बारे में जानते हैं. सतत पर्यटन ऐसा पर्यटन होता है जिसमें आर्थिक, सामाजिक, और पर्यावरणीय प्रभावों का ध्यान रखा जाए।

 

Negative impacts to a destination include economic leakage, damage to the natural environment and overcrowding to name a few.

 

Positive impacts to a destination include job creation, cultural heritage preservation and interpretation, wildlife preservation landscape restoration, and more.

 

संयुक्त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण कार्यक्रम और संयुक्त राष्ट्र विश्व पर्यटन संगठन ने कहा है कि ” सतत् पर्यटन ऐसा पर्यटन है जो अपने वर्तमान और भविष्य के आर्थिक, सामाजिक और पर्यावरणीय प्रभावों का पूरा ध्यान रखता है,

 

Additionally, they say that sustainable tourism “refers to the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, and a suitable balance must be established between these three dimensions to guarantee its long-term sustainability”

 

यह दिन पर्यटन उद्योग की ताकत और उसकी अडैप्ट करनी की क्षमता को समर्पित है। यह दिन एक ऐसे पर्यटन क्षेत्र के निर्माण के महत्व पर जोर देता है जो चुनौतियों का सामना कर सके और आर्थिक विकास, सांस्कृतिक आदान-प्रदान और पर्यावरणीय स्थिरता को बढ़ावा दे सके।

 

In an era where global challenges such as climate change, economic downturns and pandemics threaten industries, tourism stands out as one of the most vulnerable yet resilient sectors.

 

The use of sustainable and resilient tourism as a tool to foster sustained and inclusive economic growth, social development and financial inclusion, enables the formalization of the informal sector, the promotion of domestic resource mobilization and environmental protection and the eradication of poverty and hunger, including the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources and the promotion of investment and entrepreneurship in sustainable tourism.

 

सतत् पर्टन टिकाऊ उपभोग और उत्पादन पैटर्न में बदलाव को तेज करने और महासागरों, समुद्रों और समुद्री संसाधनों के स्थायी उपयोग और स्थानीय संस्कृति को बढ़ावा देने,  स्थानीय लोगों के आर्थिक सशक्तिकरण और ग्रामीण विकास को बढ़ावा देने में अहम भूमिका निभा सकता है।

 

Sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, is a cross-cutting activity that can contribute to the three dimensions of sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by fostering economic growth, alleviating poverty, creating full and productive employment and decent work for all.

 

Also, we have to realise that Sustainable tourism is more than a trend; it is a travel philosophy that seeks to reduce the ecological footprint, promote social and economic responsibility, and preserve the cultural authenticity of the destinations visited.

 

Community-based tourism initiatives empower local communities to participate in decision-making, benefit-sharing, and resource management, ensuring their involvement in sustainable development processes.

 

पर्यावरण संरक्षण और पर्यटन आपस में जुड़े हुए हैं, क्योंकि पर्यटन गतिविधियाँ अक्सर राष्ट्रीय उद्यानों, वन्यजीव अभ्यारण्यों, तटीय क्षेत्रों और पारिस्थितिक रूप से संवेदनशील क्षेत्रों सहित प्राकृतिक क्षेत्रों में होती हैं। जबकि पर्यटन आर्थिक विकास में योगदान दे सकता है और संरक्षण प्रयासों को बढ़ावा दे सकता है, अगर इसे स्थायी रूप से प्रबंधित नहीं किया गया तो यह महत्वपूर्ण पर्यावरणीय चुनौतियाँ भी पैदा कर सकता है।

 

Sustainable tourism practices promote the protection and conservation of natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems, minimising negative impacts such as habitat destruction, pollution, and overexploitation.

 

 

However, it’s essential to prioritise responsible tourism practices, environmental stewardship, and community engagement to ensure that tourism benefits are equitably distributed and contribute to long-term prosperity and well-being.

 

”We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.”

 Barbara Ward

 

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Fit India Movement’s flagship programme, ‘Sundays on Cycle’, was held at the historic Gateway of India in Mumbai on Sunday morning with an effort to create awareness among the masses to lead a fit and healthy lifestyle through cycling, while also promoting a solution for pollution.

 

MUMBAI

Bicycles, as simple yet efficient machines, play a crucial role in promoting physical fitness, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing urban mobility. Besides in today’s world where most youngsters are leading a sedentary lifestyle, the overarching message of this week’s Sundays on Cycle was #FightObesity. The ride was led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, who launched the Sundays on Cycle campaign in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a fit nation and his recent clarion call to fight the problem of obesity, especially among the urban youth. Speaking at the event Dr. Mandaviya emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat can only be realized if the citizens of the country are fit.

 

Dr. Mandaviya was joined by other eminent Mumbaikars, including globally renowned wellness expert Dr Mickey Mehta, designer, social worker and fitness enthusiast Shaina NC, among others.

 

Fit India Ambassador Dr. Mickey Mehta said, cycling is a celebration in itself. He said an initiative like this, which is seeing mass participation across the country, will motivate many Indians to take their first step towards a healthier life.

 

The cycling event was also held simultaneously at the Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi with over 170 riders. The Sundays on Cycle initiative, started on December 17 last year, has already been hosted in over 3500 locations across India.  WITH C PRARTHANA, THIS IS SWEETY JAIN FOR PARIKRAMA FROM MUMBAI

 

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मध्यप्रदेश के सतपुड़ा टाइगर रिजर्व समेत विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में आज से गिद्धों की गिनती शुरू हो गई है। इसे शीतकालीन गिद्ध गणना कहा जाता है । यह गणना  आज से 3 दिन यानी 19 फरवरी तक रोज सुबह 7 से 9 बजे तक होगी।

 

BHOPAL

मध्य प्रदेश में गिद्धों की संख्या और उनकी स्थिति का आकलन करने के लिए गिद्ध गणना पूरे प्रदेश में आज से शुरू हुई अभी तक देश में सबसे ज्यादा गिद्ध मप्र में ही पाए गए हैं. गिद्ध गणना के लिए गिद्धों की सर्वाधिक आबादी वाले होशंगाबाद जिले के सतपुड़ा टाइगर रिजर्व के 186 बीटों में 500 से अधिक, अधिकारी कर्मचारियों की अलग-अलग टीमें लगी हैं। यह अमला बैठे हुए गिद्धों और उनके आश्रय की गणना कर डाटा तैयार कर रहा है। सतपुड़ा टाइगर रिजर्व के पचमढ़ी, मटकुली, पिपरिया, मड़ई, बागरा, चूरना सहित सभी क्षेत्रों में पर्वतों की चोटियों पर बैठे हुए गिद्धों को दूरबीन से देखकर उनकी प्रजाति की पहचान की जा रही है। केवल बैठे हुए गिद्धों की गणना की जा रही है। इसके अलावा गिद्धों का घोंसला किस तरह का है। उसमें बच्चे हैं या नहीं यह भी देखा जाएगा। बताया जाता है कि सतपुड़ा टाइगर रिजर्व में पूर्व में हुए सर्वे में गिद्ध आश्रय वाले स्थान पर अधिक देखे गए थे। इसके आधार पर ही गणना कार्य किया जा रहा है सतपुड़ा टाइगर रिजर्व फील्ड डायरेक्टर राखी नंदा ने बताया 3 दिन चलने वाली गणना के बाद यहां कितने गिद्ध हैं। इसका आंकड़ा पिछले वर्ष मिली गिद्धों की संख्या से मिलान किया जाएगा। सतपुड़ा टाइगर रिजर्व सोहागपुर के सहायक संचालक अंकित जामोद ने बताया मप्र में गिद्धों की संख्या और उनकी स्थिति का आकलन करने के लिए गणना वर्ष में दो बार की जाती है। शीतकालीन गिद्ध गणना अभी की जा रही है जबकि ग्रीष्मकालीन गिद्ध गणना 29 अप्रैल को की जाएगी। परिक्रमा के लिए भोपाल से मैं संजीव शर्मा

 

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The Kerala government recently launched a year long campaign “Arogyam, Anandam -Keep Cancers Away” to  focus on  the early screening and detection of cancer.  Led by the State Health Department, the campaign has been undertaken with the support of cancer treatment facilities in the private  and public sector in the state. 

 

KOCHI

“The campaign is aimed at bringing in a behavioural change in the community towards voluntary screening and early detection of cancer. It also  encourages people to prioritise health and to  persuade all persons above 30 years of age  to submit themselves to an annual cancer screening. Though the year long campaign targeted everyone, the first phase,  which ends on the 8th of next month, will focus on  cancers in women, especially cancers of the breast and the cervix. These are  the two  leading cancers among women in the state.  Cancer hospitals, cooperatives, non-governmental organisations, women’s groups etc have been roped in to take the campaign to the grassroot level.  Preliminary screening facility has been made available in 855 health centers across the state. The screening will be  free for people belonging to  BPL category, while others will be able to do it at subsidised rates.  The fear of cancer diagnosis along with the  fear of disruption to life and routine,  is among the reasons that make people ignore early warning signals, and deter them  from taking follow up actions. Perhaps the biggest challenge before the health workers is to convince people  that cancer mortality was mostly due to people going for treatment at the late stages of the disease. It is  also equally important to make them realise that early detection of the disease will help in  its early management ,  reduce the catastrophic health expenditure and increase the life span of affected persons “- Raj Mohan, Akashvani News,  Kochi.

 

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In Andhra Pradesh, the temple city of Tirupati is hosting the 2 nd edition of the International Temples convention and Expo (ITCX, 2025). During the three-day conclave starting today, various issues related to temple administration and management will be discussed.

 

VIJAY WADA

“The second edition of International Temples Convention and Expo has begun in Tirupati today. This convention is supported by Union Ministries of Tourism and Culture, the Incredible India initiative and the Archaeological Survey of India. This

 

year the convention is being held under the theme ‘Engaging, Empowering and Enhancing Temple Economy’. The three-day event will witness the participation from 1581 devotional institutions across 58 countries. This event will offer a platform for Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain institutions to network, strengthen and modernise temple ecosystems worldwide.” Sri Sai for Akashvani News, Vijayawada.

 

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BUSINESS NEWS

The Benchmark domestic equity indices today snapped their eight-day losing streak to end with marginal gains, led by Pharma, Healthcare and Consumer Durable sectors. The 30-share index at Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, rose 58 points, or 0.08 percent, to close at 75,997. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 added 30 points, or 0.13 percent, to settle at 22,959.

 

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खेल के मैदान हलचल –

महिला प्रीमियर क्रिकेट लीग में आज वडोदरा में दिल्‍ली कैपिटल्स का मुकाबला रॉयल चैलेंजर्स बेंगलुरु से होगा। मैच शाम साढे सात बजे से खेला जाएगा।

 

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BIRTHS:

Jibanananda Das was born on this day. He was a Bengali poet, writer, novelist and essayist in the Bengali language. Popularly called & Rupashi Banglar Kabi Poet of Beautiful Bengal Das is the most read Bengali poet after Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam in Bangladesh and West Bengal. While not notably well recognised during his lifetime, today Das is acknowledged as one of the greatest poets in the Bengali language.

 

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Ed Sheeran (/ˈʃɪərən/ SHEER-ən 😉 was born on this day in 1991. He is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran released the extended play No. 5 Collaborations Project. He signed with Asylum Records the same year. Sheeran third album, was released in March 2017, and was the best-selling album worldwide of 2017. The first two singles from the album,; Shape of You ; Castle on the Hill broke records in several countries by debuting in the top two positions of the charts.

 

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आज शास्त्रीय गायिका मालबिका कनन की जयंती हैं। इन्होंने बहुत छोटी उम्र से ध्रुपद, धमर और ख्याल का अभ्यास करना शुरू कर दिया। उन्होंने शांतिदेव घोष और सुचित्रा मित्रा से रवीन्द्रसंगीत का प्रशिक्षण भी लिया। ये अपने पिता के साथ देश भर के कई संगीत समारोह में शामिल हुई। 15 वर्ष की आयु में इन्होंने अपनी पहली संगीत प्रस्तुति, ऑल इंडिया रेडियो पर दी। संगीत के क्षेत्र मे योगदान के लिए इन्हें वर्ष 2000 में, संगीत नाटक अकादमी पुरस्कार से नवाज़ा गया। 

 

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David Goggins was born on this day in 1975. He is an American motivational speaker, author, and retired United States Navy SEAL. He is also an ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, public speaker and the author of two memoirs, and was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in sports. Goggins was also awarded the VFW Americanism award in 2018 for serving in the United States Armed Forces. Goggins also published a New York Times Best Seller book titled Cant Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds.

 

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Jiddu Krishnamurti passed away on this day in 1986. He was an Indian philosopher, speaker, writer, and spiritual figure. Adopted by members of the Theosophical tradition as a child, he was raised to fill the advanced role of World Teacher, but in adulthood he rejected this mantle and distanced himself from the related religious movement. He spent the rest of his life speaking to groups and individuals around the world; many of these talks have been published. He also wrote many books, among them The First and Last Freedom (1954) and Commentaries on Living (1956–60).

 

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रवि टंडन (अंग्रेज़ी: Ravi Tandon, जन्म- 17 फ़रवरी, 1935; मृत्यु- 11 फ़रवरी, 2022)  भारतीय फ़िल्म निर्देशक थे। वह हिन्दी फ़िल्मों की प्रसिद्ध अभिनेत्री रवीना टंडन के पिता थे। संजीव कुमार के करीबी मित्रों में शामिल रहे रवि टंडन ने फिल्म निर्देशक आर. के. नय्यर के सहायक के रूप में काम शुरू किया था। टंडन ने अपनी पहली फिल्म बतौर निर्देशक ‘अनहोनी’ बनाई। इसके बाद उन्होंने ऋषि कपूर को लेकर फिल्म ‘खेल खेल में’ बनाई।

उनके कॅरियर में ‘नजराना’, ‘मुकद्दर’, ‘मजबूर’, ‘खेल खेल में’, ‘अनहोनी’, ‘खुद्दार’, ‘जिंदगी’, आदि फिल्में शामिल हैं।

 

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Billie Joe Armstrong was born on this day. He is an American musician and actor. He is best known for being the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt in 1987. He is also a guitarist and vocalist for the punk rock band Pinhead Gunpowder, and provides lead vocals for Green Days side projects Foxboro Hot Tubs, the Network, the Longshot and the Coverups. Critics have considered Armstrong as one of the greatest punk rock guitarists of all time. Let’s listen in to the band’s hit track “Wake Me Up When September Ends” &amp;

its from the album “American Idiot”.

 

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