Team members representing FITEXPO INDIA 2023 and SPORT EXPO at the announcement of Asia's largest sports, fitness and wellness Expo to be held in Kolkata from December 1 to 3, 2023.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 25: Kolkata is gearing up to host one of Asia's largest sports, fitness and wellness trade Expo through FITEXPO INDIA 2023 (December 1 to 3) at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata.

"FITEXPO INDIA is more like a 'Kumbh mela' for sports, fitness and wellness and connects with the growing base of sports lovers, fitness enthusiasts and wellness practitioners while providing a 360-degree view of these rapidly expanding sectors where health, wealth and commerce go hand in hand under the same roof with overarching commercial benefits in the long run. The Indian sports, fitness and wellness sector, under Khelo India and Fit India, is now five times bigger," said Gagan Sachdev, founder-director of THE FITEXPO INDIA and Vice-President, Calcutta Sports Dealers Association (CSDA).

The Central government has approved a proposal to merge the two wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh to create the largest tiger reserve in the country spanning 2,300 square kilometres, ANI reported on Sunday.

The Union government has issued a notification regarding the approval of the proposal to merge the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary—located in central Madhya Pradesh covering parts of Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur, and Raisen districts—with the Rani Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Damoh district of the state, the report said citing a forest department official.

In the World 6 Red Women Snooker Championships, Vidya Pillai secured Gold to clinch the title of World Champion. In the final, she defeated compatriot Anupama Ramachandran by 4-1 frames, who settled for Silver. Vidya earlier defeated top seed Bai Yulu of China by 4-3 frames in semi-final round.

Aditi Ashok showcased her game and grit, holding her nerves in the final holes to card a final round 66 and pull off an exciting two-shot victory over Dutch woman Anne Van Dam in the Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open, the year-ending tournament on the Ladies European Tour on Sunday.

The 25-year-old started and finished her season on LET in style, having won the opening event, the Magical Kenya Ladies Open, by nine shots in February. It is the biggest victory for the Bengaluru golfer, who pocketed a winner’s purse of € 97,500.

The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to forge a strategic partnership in disaster risk reduction. Speaking during an event on 24th Nov 2023, Friday, the Executive Director of NIDM Rajendra Ratnoo said that this partnership signifies a joint commitment to contribute to the national agenda of disaster risk reduction, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in building a resilient and safer India.

The MOU will serve as a platform to formalise the strategic partnership and facilitate research, capacity building, and training. According to NIDM currently 260 universities and institutions are part of the disaster risk reduction programme.

Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan on Saturday inaugurated Hamfest 2023 at Science City, Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chauhan lauded the role of ham radio in helping people during natural calamities like earthquakes and cyclones.

The minister also said that the government will make necessary efforts to ensure that there is at least one Ham radio operator in each village of the country. More than 800 Ham Radio operators from all over the country are participating in the two-day conclave.

The central government on Sunday (26 November 2023) renamed Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres as Ayushman Arogya Mandir with the tagline Arogyam Paramam Dhanam. In a letter to all States and Union Territories, the Union Health Ministry has issued guidelines to suitably replace the existing title across all operationalized Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres. The Ministry has also asked to upload pictures of the primary health facilities upon successful completion of the renaming task.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), during the 28th Conference of Parties (CoP-28), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on November 26.

Mr. Modi will be present from November 30 to December 1 as part of WCAS proceedings. CoP-28 is being held from November 28 to December 12, under the Presidency of the UAE.

At this event, also called the “high-level segment”, world leaders or their representatives are expected to make statements on behalf of their countries outlining their intent and contribution to stemming greenhouse gas emissions. There is no official confirmation yet if the Prime Minister will make a statement.

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar will inaugurate the fifth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2023) on December 1 at Greenfield International Stadium at Karyavattom in Thiruvananthapuram, setting the stage for the largest ever conclave on Ayurveda spanning five days.

The biennial event's central theme, "Emerging Challenges in Healthcare and A Resurgent Ayurveda," seeks to invigorate efforts to harness Ayurveda's transformative potential in addressing the pressing health concerns of the contemporary world.

First-ever Khelo India Para Games 2023 logo and mascot Ujjwala were launched in New Delhi today by Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and several eminent athletes and para-athletes.

'Ujjwala', a sparrow, was unveiled as the official mascot of Khelo India - Para Games 2023. The little sparrow is a symbol of the pride of Delhi and its uniqueness portrays determination and empathy.

Ujjwala, as the mascot of Khelo India - Para Games 2023, is a reminder that strength comes in many forms and the human spirit is unbreakable.