Top News

Science Watch

सागर वॉच

Sagar Watch News

Sagar Watch News/
 
Exciting matches were witnessed on Friday during the 69th National School Games as several league encounters in the girls’ and boys’ categories were played at City Stadium and Khel Parisar Ground, drawing keen interest from players, officials, and spectators.

In the girls’ category at City Stadium

Maharashtra registered a close 2–1 victory over Haryana. Vidya Bharati dominated the International Board with a 2–0 win, while Rajasthan edged past Kerala 2–1. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan defeated West Bengal 2–0, Telangana beat Chandigarh 2–0, and Tamil Nadu outplayed Jammu & Kashmir 2–0. In another match, Maharashtra defeated Vidya Bharati 2–0.

In the boys’ category at City Stadium

Haryana defeated CBSE 2–0, while Maharashtra secured a 2–0 win against the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Andhra Pradesh won a closely fought contest against Madhya Pradesh 2–1.

Meanwhile, at the Khel Parisar Ground, 

Gujarat defeated Assam 2–1 in the girls’ category. The Council for Indian School defeated Punjab 2–0. In boys’ matches, Telangana beat Vidya Bharati 2–0, and Rajasthan defeated Delhi 2–0.

Special Points:

  • Matches held in girls’ and boys’ categories

  • Venues: City Stadium and Khel Parisar Ground, Sagar

  • Strong performances by Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu

  • Several teams recorded straight 2–0 victories

  • Close contests added excitement to the 69th National School Games


Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us» where «following us»

Sagar Watch News

Sagar Watch News/
As part of the nationwide Swadeshi Sankalp Year, the Swadeshi Sankalp Rath Yatra was taken out in Sagar under the joint aegis of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and the Swadeshi Jagran Manch

Sagar Watch Explainer

Promoting self-reliance and strengthening the national economy through indigenous products, the Swadeshi Sankalp Rath Yatra plays a vital role in awakening the spirit of “Vocal for Local” among citizens.

The yatra was flagged off by centenarian freedom fighter Pt. Tarachand Jain by showing the saffron flag, in the presence of BJP District President Shri Shyam Tiwari and Municipal Corporation President Shri Vrindavan Ahirwar.

The rally began from Teen Batti and was first organized at the Municipal School, where traders, teachers, eminent citizens, and school students participated. 

Addressing the gathering, the CAIT District President stressed the importance of adopting swadeshi products for national progress. BJP District President Shyam Tiwari administered a pledge to use indigenous goods and urged people to fearlessly adopt and promote swadeshi ideology in daily life.

The rally passed through Katra Mandir, Bada Bazaar, Motinagar, and reached the Sagar Municipal Corporation, where schoolgirls were again administered the swadeshi pledge. 

In the second phase, After Cabinet Minister's Address, MLA Shailendra Kumar Jain emphasized that adopting swadeshi is essential to realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).

During the yatra, various trade and social organizations welcomed the Swadeshi Rath with flower showers and honors, reflecting strong public support. The rally concluded with MLA Shailendra Kumar Jain lauding the efforts of CAIT and the Swadeshi Jagran Manch.

Special Highlights:

  • Swadeshi Sankalp Rath Yatra held under CAIT and Swadeshi Jagran Manch

  • Flagged off by 100-year-old freedom fighter Pt. Tarachand Jain

  • Strong participation of traders, students, social and business organizations

  • Pledges administered to use and promote indigenous products

  • Leaders emphasized Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local

  • Rotary Club Sagar’s fully swadeshi attire welcome became a major attraction



Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us» where «following us»

Sagar Watch News

Sagar Watch News/
 
MLA Shailendra Kumar Jain, along with Sagar Lok Sabha MP Dr. Smt. Lata Wankhede, met Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and strongly presented key railway demands related to the Sagar parliamentary constituency. 

The delegation urged the Railway Minister to restart the Chalapalli–Rewa Special Train, which connects Rewa–Sagar–Hyderabad–Nagpur, and to operate it as a regular passenger service.

During the meeting, the representatives informed the minister that the train was earlier introduced for a limited period but received an overwhelming response from passengers, proving its high utility for the region. 

They emphasized that the service provides direct rail connectivity from Sagar and surrounding areas to major metropolitan cities like Nagpur and Hyderabad, which are crucial hubs for healthcare, higher education, employment, IT services, and trade.

MLA Jain highlighted that the regular operation of this train would greatly benefit patients seeking treatment at major medical centers in Hyderabad and Nagpur, while students would gain easier access to reputed educational institutions. Professionals working in the IT sector, traders, and entrepreneurs would also save both time and travel costs, boosting overall economic activity.

Supporting the demand, MLA Shailendra Kumar Jain stated that regularizing this rail service would provide a fresh boost to trade, industry, and tourism in the region, thereby strengthening Sagar’s rail connectivity with major economic and educational centers across the country.

Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw patiently heard the delegation’s demands and assured them of serious consideration, detailed examination, and necessary action. Residents of the region have welcomed the initiative and expressed hope that the Chalapalli–Rewa Special Train will soon resume as a regular rail service.

Special Points:

  • Demand rises to convert the Chalapalli–Rewa Special Train into a regular service

  • Train connects Rewa–Sagar–Hyderabad–Nagpur, improving long-distance connectivity

  • Significant benefits for patients, students, IT professionals, traders, and entrepreneurs

  • Expected boost to regional trade, industry, tourism, and economic growth

  • Railway Minister assured due examination and appropriate action


Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us» where «following us»

Sagar Watch News

Sagar Watch News/
 
Matches of the 69th National School Badminton Championship are being conducted across three venues in Sagar, including the City Stadium and PM Shri College, Makronia. Several exciting contests were witnessed in both girls’ and boys’ categories, with teams from different states delivering strong performances.

Highlights

  • Girls’ Category (City Stadium):

    • Vidya Bharati (Punjab) defeated Punjab 8–15, 15–12, 15–6.
      Vidya Bharati players: Anvik, Shanvi | Punjab: Anuka, Manvi

    • Telangana beat Rajasthan 15–11, 15–6.
      Players: Aastha (Telangana), Padmaja (Rajasthan)

    • Goa defeated Jharkhand 15–12, 15–3.
      Players: Falak (Goa), Priyanshi (Jharkhand)

    • Assam beat Lakshadweep 15–8, 15–3.
      Players: Nadika (Assam), Asma (Lakshadweep)

    • West Bengal dominated Daman & Diu 15–4, 15–0.
      West Bengal: Priyanshi, Chandrani | Daman & Diu: Khushi, Teej

    • Chandigarh defeated Chhattisgarh 15–4, 15–5.
      Chandigarh: Pavani, Seerat | Chhattisgarh: Anuti, Barimda

    • Puducherry beat Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti 15–11, 15–8, 15–5.
      Puducherry: Priyanka, Sharmila | NVS: Aditi, Surjana

    • Tamil Nadu defeated Madhya Pradesh 15–3, 15–6.
      Tamil Nadu: Jasika, Yuvashree | MP: Arna, Shreya

  • Matches at PM Shri College, Makronia:

    • Odisha won against Chhattisgarh in both singles and doubles.

    • Maharashtra defeated Assam in singles and doubles.

  • Team Results – Girls’ Category:

    • Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan beat Uttarakhand 2–0

    • IPSC defeated Karnataka 2–1

    • Vidya Bharati beat Bihar 2–0

    • Odisha defeated Chhattisgarh 2–1

    • Maharashtra beat Assam 2–0

    • Telangana defeated Uttar Pradesh 2–0

  • Boys’ Category Results:

    • Himachal Pradesh defeated Uttarakhand 2–1

    • IPSC beat Dadra & Nagar Haveli 2–0

    • Rajasthan defeated Karnataka 2–0

    • Maharashtra beat Tripura 2–0

    • Kerala defeated Chhattisgarh

    • Tamil Nadu won against the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

  • Other Notable Wins (Girls’ Category):

    • Bihar defeated Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

    • Chhattisgarh beat Manipur

    • International Board defeated Goa

    • Vidya Bharati beat Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

    • West Bengal defeated Madhya Pradesh

The championship continues to witness competitive matches, showcasing young badminton talent from across the country and reinforcing Sagar’s growing profile as a host city for national-level sporting events.


Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us» where «following us»

 

Swadeshi Mela- from December 23, 2025 to January 4, 2026


Sagar Watch news

Sagar Watch News
The Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) and inauguration of the fair office for the Swadeshi Mela were ceremonially held on Thursday, December 18, at PTC Ground, Sagar. 

The fair is being organised for the third time in the city under the aegis of Swadeshi Jagran Manch by the Swarnim Bharatvarsh Foundation

The grand event will be open to the public from December 23, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Sagar Mayor Sangeeta Sushil Tiwari attended the programme as the chief guest.

Addressing the gathering, Sudhir Dante, Central Region Convenor of Swadeshi Jagran Manch, said that the Swadeshi Mela is not merely a commercial event but a meaningful platform to nurture the cultural, creative and entrepreneurial talents of local youth. He emphasised that national progress can only be achieved through collective self-effort, which is the core spirit behind organising the Swadeshi Mela.

Key Points

  1. Grand Duration: Swadeshi Mela to be held from December 23, 2025, to January 4, 2026 at PTC Ground, Sagar.
  1. Wide Participation: Around 200 stalls from states including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Punjab (Ludhiana), Delhi and Kolkata.
  1. Swadeshi Products: Display and sale of indigenous products, handicrafts, textiles, household items and traditional artworks.
  1. Major Attraction: A giant sky-high swing will be a key attraction for visitors.
  1. Spiritual Highlight: On December 30, devotees will get the rare opportunity for divine darshan of the Somnath Jyotirlinga, now preserved under the guidance of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
  1. Youth Platform: A golden opportunity for school and college students to showcase their talents.
  1. Cultural & Sports Events: Kasak Mahotsav, Vibhor Band performance, rangoli, mehndi, craft and clay art, paper craft, cooking competitions, Thali Sajao, Kho-Kho, Mallakhamb, Kabaddi, Taekwondo and Swadeshi Samvad.
  1. Public Timings: The fair will remain open daily from 12 noon to 10:30 pm.
  1. Social Participation: Daily presentations by different social groups to promote unity and cultural diversity.
  1. Core Objective: Promotion of Swadeshi products, encouragement of self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and awareness against the use of foreign goods.

Mela Convenor Dipti Chanderiya shared important information about the historic recovery of the sacred Somnath Jyotirlinga, terming its darshan at the mela a rare and spiritually significant moment. Provincial Convenor Nitin Pataria highlighted the fair’s role in encouraging youth participation and skill development.

Mahakaushal Provincial Media Contact Head Rajkumar Namdev, District Convenor Saurabh Randheliya, Co-Convenors Sunil Sagar and Anjali Dubey, and Department Trainer Ravindra Thakur underlined the importance of such events in strengthening the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and youth self-employment.

Mela Media In-charge Akhilesh Samaiya expressed gratitude to all guests, volunteers and supporters, stating that the Swadeshi Mela is a strong step towards making the nation self-reliant.

Prominent members including Vinay Malaiya, Karan Shrivastava, Siddharth Shukla, Sunita Arihant, Sushmita Thakur, Atul Agrawal and Prashant Jain Payal appealed to citizens to visit the mela in large numbers and actively support the Swadeshi movement.

Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us» where «following us»


Sagar Watch News

Sagar Watch News/
 Under the banner of the Bundelkhand Nagarik Sangharsh Morcha, a one-day sit-in protest was organised at Sagar Railway Station to raise long-pending public issues related to rail connectivity, road safety and urban transport.

Main Highlights

  • The protest began with Mohini Pandey’s song against drug abuse, setting a socially conscious tone.

  • Morcha patron Raghu Thakur termed the Rahatgarh bus stand overbridge “unsafe and deadly, alleging that it has become a threat to lives instead of serving public utility.

  • He said nearly 50,000 residents, including Scheduled Caste communities, traders and labourers, risk their lives daily while crossing towards Vijay Talkies.

  • The Morcha demanded technical improvements in the overbridge after taking public opinion to make it people-friendly.

Praise for MP Sanjay Singh

  • Raghu Thakur expressed gratitude to Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, calling him a true guardian and well-wisher of Bundelkhand.

  • He said Sanjay Singh raised the issue of the Rahatgarh overbridge in the Rajya Sabha, especially after a tragic incident in which a woman lost her life after being hit by a train and another was injured.

  • The Morcha formally thanked the MP for voicing Bundelkhand’s concerns at the national level.

Key Demands Raised

  • Immediate release of funds by the Central Government for the construction of approved railway lines in Bundelkhand.

  • Establishment of an auto-rickshaw stand outside Platform No. 1 at Sagar Railway Station, citing daily inconvenience to thousands due to its absence.

  • Stoppage of the Damoh–Rajyarani Express at Jarua Kheda.

  • Making the Shipra Express a daily service.

  • Initiation of the Lalitpur–Sagar–Deori–Chhindwara railway line.

Call for United Struggle

  • Former MLA Sunil Jain said the time has come for ground-level struggle, stressing that only united efforts can ensure people get their rightful facilities.

  • He added that every movement of the Morcha moves steadily towards results.

Participants and Conduct

  • Speakers included Surendra Suhane, AAP District President D.K. Singh, Shiv Sena’s Pappu Tiwari, Chandra Kumar Jain, Rajkumar Kori, Rakesh Rai, Prabhat Jain, Sevadal President Sintu Katare, Pankaj Singhai, among others.

  • Prominent attendees were Pradeep Gupta Pappu, Dharmendra Tomar, Akhilesh Kesarwani, Vinod Tiwari, Purushottam Sen, Gaffoor Mamu, Kamlesh Jain, Neeraj Chourasia, Sanjay Vyas, Deepak Dubey, along with residents from Jarua Kheda, Banda and several surrounding villages.

  • The protest was conducted by Ramkumar Pachauri, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Abdul Rafiq Ghani.

The protest highlighted growing public anger over infrastructure neglect and renewed demands for safer roads and better rail facilities in the Bundelkhand region.


Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us» where «following us»

 Maharashtra, Rajasthan and CIS Advance

Sagar Watch News

Sagar Watch News/
City Stadium witnessed a series of exciting matches in the girls’ category, where teams from different states displayed strong performances and secured convincing victories.

Highlights

  • Maharashtra dominated Lakshadweep 2–0

    • Singles: Rudashi (Maharashtra) defeated Pamida (Lakshadweep) 15–0, 15–1

    • Doubles: Khyati and Vidhi (Maharashtra) beat Naja and Pamida (Lakshadweep) 15–4, 15–0, entering the second round

  • CIS Council of Indian School defeated Goa 2–0

    • Singles: Harshika (CIS) overcame Deepun (Goa) 15–6, 15–3

    • Doubles: Aradhana and Jesnam (CIS) defeated Akanksha and Deepun (Goa) 17–15, 15–12

  • Rajasthan beat Andhra Pradesh 2–0 in the third match of the day

  • Punjab defeated Bihar in another girls’ category match at the sports complex, winning in straight games 15–12, 15–11, 15–0

  • Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) defeated Uttarakhand in a girls’ category match played at PM Shri College, present Makaroniya

Sagar Watch News

Officials and Opening Ceremony

  • The matches were officiated by referees Harshdeep Singh, Rakesh Chourasia, Fauzia Khan and Shivani Mahato

  • The tournament was formally inaugurated with the toss by Joint Director, Public Education, Sagar Division, Shri Satunjay Pratap Singh, District Education Officer Shri Arvind Jain, and Assistant Director Mrs. Manisha Alexander, who also played an exhibition game to encourage the players

The tournament continues to generate enthusiasm as teams compete fiercely for a place in the next rounds.


Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us» where «following us»

 

Sagar Watch News

Sagar Watch News/
 
A significant step has been taken when senior aviation experts not only held a detailed review meeting with various departments but also conducted a technical field inspection of the Dhana airstrip to assess its future potential.

The meeting was attended by Additional Collector Shri Avinash Rawat, aviation expert Shri Manish Sinha, Ernst & Young Director Shri Anshuman Shrivastava, Shri Anubhav Arora, Shri Pallav Goyal, Shri R. Saxena, SDM Shri Aman Mishra, senior district officials, and leading industrialists.

Focus on Passenger and Cargo Potential

Preparations for expanding air services in Sagar district have formally begun. During the meeting, experts evaluated passenger traffic (number of people likely to use flights) and cargo traffic (transport of goods by air)—both essential for sustainable aviation operations.

Officials from BPCL, Industries Department, Agriculture, Railways, Bus and Truck Associations, Commerce & Industry bodies, Dr Harisingh Gour Central University, RTO, PWD, Bundelkhand Medical College, District Hospital, and other institutions shared inputs on future demand.

Runway Expansion Plan Explained Simply

Aviation expert Shri Manish Sinha informed that the existing 992-metre runway at Dhana will be extended to 1,800 metres.

Once completed, regular air services will become possible for Sagar and nearby districts.

Next Steps in the Aviation Process

Shri Sinha explained that:

  • A detailed draft proposal covering all technical and commercial aspects will be prepared

  • An air survey (technical study from the air to assess feasibility) will follow

  • After approvals, land acquisition and construction work will begin.

Recognising that strong aviation connectivity is vital for the economic, industrial and tourism development of the Bundelkhand region, the Sagar district administration has initiated concrete steps towards expanding air services in the district.

Strong Economic Base Driving Air Connectivity

The aviation experts noted that Sagar’s rapid industrial and institutional growth strengthens the case for an airport. Recently, during the Industrial Conclave led by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, MoUs worth ₹23,000 crore were signed, including projects such as:

These developments significantly increase both business travel and air cargo demand.

Project Cost and Timeline

It was informed that developing a 1,800-metre runway airport terminal would require an estimated ₹400 crore investment. Once approvals are granted, the district administration will promptly initiate land acquisition and allied works.

Additional Collector Shri Avinash Rawat assured that all requirements sought by the aviation department are being actively pursued, and such coordination meetings will continue regularly.

With this initiative, Sagar is positioning itself as a key aviation and economic hub in the Bundelkhand region.

Key Points

  • Aviation experts held a high-level meeting with district officials and industry representatives

  • Detailed on-site study conducted at Dhana airstrip

  • Proposal to expand the runway from 992 metres to 1,800 metres

  • 70-seater aircraft operations to become feasible

  • The estimated project cost is around ₹400 crore

  • Strong cargo and passenger traffic potential identified



Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us» where «following us»