Everybody is eager to know what is happening around them! The curiosity to know about the happenings and the events of the Udaipur never dies. What if I tell you that you can keep yourself updated about the city sitting at your home.
Sometimes, we want to keep ourselves updated about what is going on in our own Udaipur city which on our daily news channel we are not able to fetch. And so we bring you a platform where you can read every update and news related to the city. Be it government updates, social events, or important information, you can find everything in a single place along with relevant images and specific details. News of Udaipur is a special platform for all the News enthusiasts who wants to know about the benchmark events of the town, the book releases, the press releases, the events, and many other important updates about the city with 100% authenticity and lightning fast speed.
Kudos friends!! as UB is about to turn 1 we are now a group of over 10,000 people on facebook celebrating the spirit of Udaipur. It started as a collective effort to bring udaipur online in its true form , and with all your love and support our dedicated team has made it till here. We would like to express our gratitude towards the way people have accepted it and adorned it with regular suggestions and inputs about the site and the concept.
Udaipur known as the City of Lakes was rather dormant online, its state triggered the inspiration of setting up UdaipurBlog, which pioneered the concept of Dynamic Sites/Blogs in Udaipur. A students initiative UdaipurBlog presents a canvas for people to socialize and connect with Udaipur beyond territorial boundaries. UB serves as a medium of drafting the various hidden aspects of the city online, it isn’t a substitute for newspapers but is rather a place where you can find all kind of stuff and can express your views over it.
The Overwhelming response to UdaipurBlog inspires us to take a step forward and extend it to greater horizons. This year will be full of new surprises from your very own UdaipurBlog.
It is indeed a very happy moment for the whole Udaipur to know that one of us,an active Udaipie, and a great talent, Mr. Yogi Sachdev is now featuring on television too in a show called Chand Chhupa Baadal Mein.
Yogi Sachdev
Passed his 12th from Alok senior secondary school Yogi Udaipur is a fascinating actor and is proving his talent in front of whole world. He is president of well known group of youngsters of Udaipur named “The Yuvaz” which is a social cum entertainment group. With his 10 other group members he had done ample of charity to the needy people of Udaipur. He is now acting in the serial Chand Chupa Badal Mein which is broadcasted around 8 pm from Monday to Friday on Star Plus. He has made Udaipur proud and gave an inspiration to other young bloods that see their future in Indian Film Industry or Television Industry.
Recently we had a talk with him and he said that he is about to come in further more episodes and hopefully will maintain the continuity. Lets wish Yogi all the very best and hope for his great success in his career. 🙂
30 students of the CBSE 12th COMMERCE had to suffer due to carelessness of the invigilator, when the question paper for writing the exam was provided to them 25 minutes late, and taken back on due time without providing any extra time.
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This incident happened at the St. Mary’s Convent School, Fatehpura on 3rd March. This school was allotted as the examination centre to students of St. Anthony’s School. The commerce students were gathered to write their 1st examination of Business Studies. The examination was to begin at 10:30 a.m., and at the same time the bell too was rung, but the invigilator could not hear it. Approximately after 25 minutes, i-e- at 10:55 a.m. when he saw the students of the adjacent class writing their exam, he issued orders to distribute question paper to the students. Due to this, many questions were left un-attempted of almost all the students.
The school administration accepted its fault and declared that 10 minutes were provided extra to the students, but the students deny it. The report of the incident has been sent to CBSE for final decision requesting bonus marks for students.
The question is, will the students get proper justice? Let’s all hope for the best.
Its the pulse polio campaign again. Every state, every city, every street, every home is participating in the movement to eradicate polio from India. A three day nationwide campaign has started in the country from today. Udaipur has shown a positive response to the campaign and many parents can be seen bringing their children to the polio booths.
This is a three day campaign. For the 1st day, i-e today, many booths have been set up at all places in the city, in every prime and sensitive location, where a team of medical students/doctors are present to provide the polio vaccination. Today this programme is scheduled till 5 p.m. in the evening. For an estimate, there are about 20+ booths in the city by the government medical college students, and even more by the private medical colleges, and at all the hospitals.
For the 2nd day, the team will be doing the field work which will include door to door survey to ensure that every child has been vaccinated, and if not, they must be provided with it. The same will be done on the 3rd day too to ensure no child is left on the second day too.
Along with this arrangement, there are many mobile vans which will travel all around the city and the peripherals for ensuring the perfect success of the programme, by supervising the programme, as well as covering all remote areas, such as any construction sites, slums, etc. The mobile van will consist of a doctor/supervisor, two nurses, and two medical students on an average.
This is an UdaipurBlog appeal to all the alert Udaipies to kindly take your children up to the age of 5 years to the nearest polio booth, as well as encourage your neighbours, your household workers(if any). Spread the awareness and help the country to develop, grow and prosper. 🙂
Cricket and Bollywood are synonymous with entertainment in India and with the World Cup fever around the corner, 92.7 BIG FM the radio arm of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) announces its association with ‘ICC Cricket World Cup 2011’ as the official radio partner. Starting from February 7th 2011 – April 4th 2011, 92.7 BIG FM will entertain its listeners with live cricket action across its 45 station network. This celebration of cricket will last through out the World Cup with live match updates, detailed match analysis, rewarding contests and more…
As part of its promotion, 92.7 BIG FM will engage and entertain its listeners with an innovative campaign called ‘Bollywood meets Cricket’ ; an action packed property that will offer listeners a chance to be part of their favourite Bollywood superstars team. This activity will see the celebrity-named teams fight against each other for the coveted title. Registered listeners from different teams will play against each other to answer 6 questions on their favorite superstar and the final winner will win goodies ranging from merchandise of the World Cup mascot, to movie tickets and world cup tickets etc.
During the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, 92.7 BIG FM will introduce famous RJ and stand-up comedian Udham Singh, who in his inimitable signature style and humour will comment on the preparation of the team before every match along with pre and post match analysis. Prior to every match, the radio station will treat its listeners with Pitch Report, Astro Prediction, Weather Report, Team Profiles, etc. Famous cricket commentators like Arun Lal, Charu Sharma will also come on air to provide expert comments during the match and explain finer details on theWorld Cup 2011. Post the cricket match, the RJ will also share match summaries with names of the best bowler, best batsman and best fielder.
92.7 BIG FM will bring the cricketing action alive on-ground by playing Power Cricket in Tier I and Tier II cities. The players can participate for the on-ground activities by answering the right question of their favourite Bollywood superstar and can win on the spot movie tickets.
The radio station also has an excellent line up of activities guaranteeing the highest excitement levels with their Cricket Microsite where listeners can register, choose their favourite team and play the game of Bollywood ka World Cup online. The website will also host audio podcasts of Udham Singh’s interstitial , expert comments on the game, RJ links of the game played, .
The holistic promotions will be taken on mobile through SMS led games that allows listeners to undertake net practice, as well as members who have registered for the service can predict about players and their team. The registered members will also get daily updates via mailers and SMS. The radio station further take the activity to social networking sites like Facebook wherein people can add an exciting gaming application and send challenges to their friends who can either bet on a match or a player.
BIG Street, the Out of Home arm of Reliance Broadcast network Limited will add to the excitement by projecting online game on LED screens wherein people around the LED screens can also get a chance to play the innovative game. This activity will be taken to Delhi Metros through a flip book that will be brought alive through innovative use of back to back site of DMRC. The creative will be designed such that when the train moves in or out of the station, the passengers inside will get an impression that the cricket ball is moving from one side to the other.
92.7 BIG FM will ensure maximum reach through multiple touch points for the ICC World Cup 2011 and also provide a 360 degree approach by offering integrated solutions through its various media verticals including BIG Digital that will offer online and mobile solutions along with an effective campaign to assure this activity permeates into consumer’s lives and garner great success .
Commenting on the development, Soumen Ghosh Choudhary, Business Head 92.7 BIG FM, commented,
Soumen Ghosh Choudhary
“We are excited to be associated with this prestigious cricketing event and this campaign sets a new benchmark for the offerings of 92.7 BIG FM to its listeners. With hectic schedules it becomes difficult for cricket fans to follow all the matches, 92.7 BIG FM will provide its -listeners near live updates, match analysis and all the action right from the cricket field so that they can follow the game on the go. We will offer the perfect blend of Bollywood and cricket and give a chance to our listeners to be a part of the World Cup while allowing them a chance for excellent gratification too.”
Yeah it is indeed the 1st of Feb, lots of new plans for the upcoming month, for the near approaching exams, the season of marriages, Basant Panchmi, of course not to forget the Valentine’s Day, and lots more. After all, “khush hai zamaana aaj pehli taareekh hai”
But not to forget the previous month, the beginner of the New Year, which filled the welcome of 2011 with many reasons of happiness and pride, as well as many mixed feelings for the entire Udaipur, and the Udaipies as well.l Lets have a quick flashback of the month we left behind yesterday.
Parties and celebrations were at their extreme. With many mixed feelings and memories of 2010, Udaipur welcomed 2011 with a great vigour. Also, the Year 2011 began with great news to rejoice. Rajasthan won the national level kick- boxing tournament held in Udaipur. Almost all of the Udaipur was excited to host a series of events to be held in the next few weeks of global repute.
It began with the hosting of the International Kites Festival 2011, in the first week of January.It was a three day festival which was held at the Maharana Bhupal Stadium (Gandhi Ground) from 5th to 7th Jan 2011. Every eye was on the sky, which was full with vivid colours and cultures from as many as 10 countries across the world, in Udaipur.
In the next few days after its completion, the entire Udaipur was engaged into the preparation for the 16th National Youth Festival 2011. Every roads, every nook and corner of the city was shining like a newly built palace.
Finally the day came. 12th of January and the entire India came into life at the opening ceremony of the 16thNational Youth Festival in the Gandhi ground.There were many cultural events, competitions, evening shows, heart throbbing stunts by the Army, and lots more.There was a spectacular performance by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army on the closing ceremony.
A remarkable news that can never be forgotten here is the struggle between life and death by Narayan Tomar, a worker at the Devas Tunnel Project who was struck at his workplace for many days. Every Udaipie prayed for him, and finally every prayer was heard. Narayan was successfully taken out of the tunnel by several hours of continuous rescue operation.
The Mohan Kumar Mangalam football tournament 2011 was held at Zawar Mines this year from 23rd to 31st January. This is a National Level football championship, held every year. Team Dehradun won over the Mumbai team in the finals after a very interesting match, and was the champion for the MKM 2011
Udaipur also hosted the Inter-University boxing championship, in both men’s and women’s categories.
We all remembered Ganhiji, his principles and all the sacrifices by freedom fighters, and despite of the cable TVs’ or the DTH installed in our homes, all switched on to the DoorDarshan on the 26th Jan, our 62nd Republic day, with a patriotic feeling in our minds, and to salute the Great Indian Flag. A huge crowd too gathered at the Gandhi ground, where the Flag was hoisted by renowned dignitaries.
This was beginning of 2011 only. For more Photographs on the above news, do visit our Facebook fanpage. And there are lot more stuffs yet to enter Udaipur and our lives as well. That was all for the moment. Team UdaipurBlog will be back with more news and surprises in the upcoming times. Keep liking, sharing and supporting. 🙂
Zawar Mines, a place approximately 40kms far from Udaipur, famous for its zinc mines, different kinds of people from different states living at such a lovely place, Ramnath temple, Zawar Mata Temple, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) , etc.
Zawar Temple
One more thing that contributes to its popularity is Mohan Kumar Mangalam Football Championship popularly known as MKM, which is a National level football tournament.It started in 1975, it is an awesome tournament that lasts for 8-10 days, and is played at Zawar Stadium. During these days HZL workers get a half day holiday to watch this tournament and they happily contribute their one day salary for organising this tournament.
Zawar Football Stadium
One surprizing fact about MKM is that the HZL team has won this tournament in 1975 only, and never after that.
This year in 2011 the Football excitement began on 23rd January 2011, and ended up today.Many teams from all over India participated.
There was a heart throbbing match in the finals between Union Bank of India, Mumbai and Uttarakhand Police Dehradun. All the football enthusiasts were gathered and the adrenaline rush increased each time the heart pounded with thrill. Finally with the help of penalty shot the Dehradun team won over team Mumbai, with a score of 3-4
Team UdaipurBlog wishes the Uttarakhand Police Dehradun team for their wonderful victory in the Championship.
About the Author– born in Zawar Mines and settled in central Udaipur, Surbhi Chhadwani is an active Udaipurite, currently pursuing her engineering from Udaipur in Computer Science.
Finally it was the 16th of January, when the 16th National Youth Festival ended, everyone was sad for they had enjoyed a new world in these days, as the whole India was brought to our own beautiful city of lakes for 12th to 16th January, and yes, we too were happy and proud to host such a great festival in our city for the first time, which was otherwise held in the capital cities of the states only.
Everyday there were variety of competitions at different locations of our city, along with a great night show in the Maharana Bhupal Stadium (Gandhi Ground). For those who have missed any part of the NYF, here we bring to you a complete wrap up of these Festive days
Here below I am mentioning the day by day different events that were held throughout the city. But before that take a look on two events that was open for all the days.
1. Yuvakriti: The mouth watering food festival at Shilpgram
Inaugurated by the sports minister, Mr. M.S. Gill, this was a mouth watering event open for all Udaipies; different cuisines were prepared which represented the complete India in Shilpgram itself. They were available at a price scheme of NO PROFIT NO LOSS fixed by the organisers.
2. Adventure Camp at Railway Training College ground
This place was all about the thrill, the excitement, and huge bursts of adrenaline rushes. Para-sailing, Para-gliding, Hot-air balloon thrilled Udaipies to the extreme.
DAY-1 (12th January 2011): Opening
This day marked the opening of the youth festival in our city opening ceremony was held in Gandhi ground in the day. It was inaugurated by our hon’ble Vice President of India Mr. Hamid Ansari, in presence of the delegates from SAARC, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Mr. Ashok Gehlot, Sports Minister Mr. M.S. Gill, and many more honourable guests.
There was a march past of all the participant states in which the city witnessed the overwhelming spirit and culture of entire India
Night Show: At night, there was a laser show depicting the life of Swami Vivekananda, followed by massive boosts of fireworks, and then foot tapping performance by Punjabi singer Jasbeer Jassi.
Day-2 (13th January 2011)
The day was full of competitions, whose glimpses we provide you below.
Night Show: There was a show by Sudesh Bhosle at night in the Gandhi ground.
Day-3 (14th January 2011)
A Day full of competitions, whose glimpses we provide you below.
Night Show: A heart throbbing performance by Rock Bands made people thrill to their max. The show was started by “Soulmate”, followed by “Mystic Rhythms” and finally the excited adrenaline rush was taken to the extreme by “Parikrama”.
Day-4 (15th January 2011)
A Day full of competitions, whose glimpses we provide you below.
Night Show: Much awaited performance by Sonu Nigam who made Udaipur wait for his entry for a long time. Uncontrollable crowd made the work of Police Force and the security much difficult. But finally he entered the show, and really rocked it.
Day-5(16th January 2011): Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony was held in Railway Training College ground, where there were amazing stunts performed by the Indian Armed Forces. Nine divers of Indian Air Force, from the team “AKASHGANGA”, headed by Wing Commander Jai Kishan, were dropped by an IAF Aircraft. They showed their extra-ordinary courage and performed different styles after jumping from an altitude of 5000feet carrying the Indian National Flag.
This was followed by the acrobatics and stunts, the “DAREDEVILS” team of Indian Army (Military Police). All were equipped with their “SAFED ASHWA/WHITE HORSE” which were white coloured Bullet motorcycles, and did amazing wonders with them, along with the stunts; there were two army men, dressed as jokers who amused the audience with their crazy stunts.
For a detailed photo story on the Daredevil Show, Click here
There was performance by the army band, which was followed by cultural programmes, and the prize distribution ceremony, and finally the Youth Festival said “Good Bye Udaipur” with a pledge to keep alive the spirit of “Sabse Pehle Bharat” forever.
We are thankful to our team members as well as our contributors for getting us news updates, photos and videos from across all parts of the city for all these days of the youth festival.
Students are a direct projection of youth in the city. They can never be avoided. Therefore their every issue affects us directly. We all do remember our movement for establishing an IIT in Udaipur. Past year has also been in headlines due to many reasons. Few of them are mentioned below.
1. MLSU gets its new VC
The most remarkable happening in 2010 for Udaipur was that the city’s own university Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (MLSU) got its Vice Chancellor after a long needy wait. This Year Mr. I.V. Trivedi sworn in as the new VC of the university.
2. Young leaders on their way
One more remarkable happening for the year was that the student union elections were held after 6 years in Udaipur.
Mr. Dilip Joshi was elected as the president of the student union.
3. Advancement of MG College towards sports
MG sports academy established in the same year in MG College (Meera Girls College). No earlier such organisation was present in the college.
4. University to “ROOM” more brilliance
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Mr. Ashok Gehlot and Mr. C.P. Joshi initiated the foundation and hence the construction of a Youth Hostel in MLSU on 20th June 2010.
5. New career options, in Lakecity itself
MLSU introduced new courses in its curriculum such as M.P.Ed. , yoga, and B.P.Ed. ,for opening new vistas of career options.
6. President’s Udaipur visit
The hon’ble president of India, Mrs Pratibha Patil arrived Udaipur on 22nd December for the inauguration of the National KVK Conference at MLSU, alongwith other dignitaries, Rajasthan’s Chief Minister, Mr. Ashok Gehlot, Governor Mr. Shiv Raj Patil, Dr. C.P. Joshi, Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Sharad Pawar.
7. Rajasthan Technical University amuses people with its results
Rajasthan Technical University, already well known for all sorts of delays in exam conduction and result declaration, came into notice for the controversial B.Tech 3rd semester result. The exams were conducted in Feb 2010 whose results were declared thrice and withdrawn in a short span of time. Even after such a long period for checking and results, it was full of mistakes, such as a person from Udaipur scoring 477 in a subject out of 80 only, thus the scorecard claimed to get the person 113% marks. Few sources inform that another person from Udaipur was passed in a subject, in which he didn’t even appear to write the exam.
Celebrated Every Year by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on the birthday of the great Swami Vivekananda on January 12th . January 12th in India is celebrated as National Youth Day and the week, commencing from that day, as the National Youth Week. As part of the celebration, holding of National Youth Festival began in 1995 as a major activity under the programme of National Integration Camp (NIC). The Festival strives to propagate the concept of national integration, communal harmony, brotherhood, courage and adventure amongst the youth.
This Time Udaipur, Rajasthan will play as host to the expected 5000 participants from all 35 states and Union Territories. Apart from the young enthusiasts and many government officials, the City of Lakes, for the first time in any NYF, will be graced by the presence of foreign delegations from ASEAN and SAARC. The event, with the theme ‘SabsePehleBharat‘, comprises competitive cultural events including folk & classical dances, one act plays, etc. and numerous non-competitive events.
Event Schedule
The opening ceremony on 12th January, 2011 is all set to dazzle the City of Lakes in a spectacular cultural extravaganza.
January 13th, 2011; Thursday
Classical Dances (Bharat Natyam)
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector – 11
Classical Instrumental Solo (Mridangam)
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College
Carnatic Vocal Solo
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal
One Act Play
10:00 am – 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Railway Training Center, Sukhadia Circle
Folk Dances
11:00 am – 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sukhadiya Rang Manch Auditorium, Town Hall
