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Zee News and Zee MPCG to host event ‘Emerging Chhattisgarh’ on 22 August
Mumbai: Zee News and Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh channel Zee MPCG will host “Emerging Chhattisgarh” to enable and highlight the development activities in the state. The event will be graced by the Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. The event will focus on the state government initiatives that have taken the state forward and have enabled progress for all sections of society.
Chhattisgarh has seen a dynamic growth trajectory in the three-year tenure of the current government, which will be highlighted through this event. The session with CM Baghel will also focus on the slew of initiatives launched in the state and a report on the promises delivered and fulfilled. A government’s success in administration is measured not just by the popular vote but also depends on industrial development, economic and agricultural growth, and the state of health, education, and other civic amenities.
Speaking of the event, Zee MPCG editor Mohit Sinha said, “Media is a reflection and the fourth pillar that upholds democracy. The event aims to bring out an honest picture of the government’s performance and present the same to the audience.”
Adding to this development, ZMCL chief business officer, cluster 3 Abhay Ojha said, “We are excited to host the Hon’ble CM to highlight his government’s work. We look forward to having a great discussion and a successful event.”
The event is scheduled for 22 August at Raipur and will also see a performance from the Indian Ocean Band, widely recognized as the pioneers of the Indie music and fusion rock genre in India. Zee news MPCG will air the event live.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
