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Various activities were organized, engaging both officers and staff to enhance their participation in the use of Hindi in day-to-day work, they added.

Addressing the meeting, East Coast Railway General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal emphasized the need for increased use of Hindi in official communications, particularly in online applications, e-office works and noting works. He advised the workforce to use Hindi in files and notings, thus aligning with the objectives of the Rajbhasha initiative.

General Manager further highlighted the following steps to reinforce the use of Hindi across all levels:

• Officers and staff should prioritize drafting official notes and correspondence in Hindi.

• A dedicated Rajbhasha e- Patrika (Magazine) will have reference materials and tippanis (official notes) to encourage Hindi usage.

• Regular inspections of Stations and Divisional Units will be conducted to monitor and support the promotion of Hindi in official tasks.

As part of the celebrations, a series of competitions were organized among officers and staff, including essay writing, debates, short story writing, and noting and drafting contests—all conducted in Hindi. The enthusiasm and participation reflected a growing commitment to fostering the official language.

On the concluding day,  Additional General Manager Shri Mohes Kumar Behera, Principal Heads of Departments including Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari and Principal Chief Electrical Engineer Shri Alok Sahay were present in the meeting.

This Rajbhasha Fortnight, which coincides with Hindi Day, serves as a reminder of ECoR's commitment to making Hindi a functional and integral part in its work culture.

As per latest data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), gold reserves increase by $726 million to $63.613 billion, compared to $62.887 billion last week.

Gold is the second largest contributor to India's forex reserve.

India's foreign exchange reserves has scaled a new high $692.296 billion, up by $2.838 billion in the week that ended on September 20. As per global financial firms, the forex reserves are at record all-time high levels and are set to cross $700 billion in FY25 sooner than expected.

According to a latest note by global investment firm Jefferies, RBI's forex reserve is estimated to go up by a massive $53 billion to reach $700 billion in the current fiscal (FY25E).

Experts said India’s strong forex will boost economic growth trajectory by strengthening its position internationally, drawing in foreign investments, and promoting domestic trade and industry.

Notably, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) increased by $121 million to $18.540 billion as of September 20, compared to their previous level of $18.419 billion on September 13.

The country’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) fell $65 million to $4.458 billion as of the latest data filing.

The central bank intervenes in the foreign exchange market to keep the volatility in the Indian currency in check.

Meanwhile, the strong FII buying witnessed this month continued for the week. FIIs have invested Rs 57,359 crore so far in September with investment through the exchanges alone touching Rs 46480 crore.

Total investment by FIIs so far in 2024 now stands at Rs 100,245 crore. This has contributed to the stability in rupee this year, said trade analysts. (IANS) 

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The captivating ensemble highlighted her radiant style and elegance, showcasing Sara's flair for fashion and her ability to turn heads wherever she goes.

Taking to Instagram, Sara, who boasts 45.8 million followers, shared a stunning series of photos showcasing her in a sleeveless golden gown embellished with silver accents, featuring an open waistline and a daring thigh-high slit. The gown was complemented by a matching cape that added a dramatic flair to her look.

For her makeup, Sara chose pink glossy lips, winged eyeliner, and contoured cheeks, enhancing her glamorous appearance. Her hair was styled in a chic top bun, exuding retro vibes, and she completed the ensemble with striking silver earrings, and silver heels, creating a captivating overall look.

The post is captioned as: "Not out of place in outer space".

On the personal front, Sara is the daughter of actors Saif Ali Khan, and Amrita Singh. Her parents got separated in 2004. She has a younger brother Ibrahim.

Sara made her acting debut in 2018 with Abhishek Kapoor's romantic inter-faith love story 'Kedarnath', alongside late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

She has then featured in action film 'Simmba', directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Rohit Shetty Picturez, Reliance Entertainment and Dharma Productions. The movie starred Ranveer Singh, Sonu Sood and Ajay Devgn reprising his role of 'Singham' in a cameo role.

Sara has also been a part of movies like 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Coolie No. 1', 'Atrangi Re', 'Gaslight', 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke', and 'Murder Mubarak'.

She was last seen as Usha Mehta in the historical biographical film 'Ae Watan Mere Watan', that revolves around India's struggle for freedom in 1942. It is written and directed by Kannan Iyer and produced by Karan Johar, also starring Alexx O'Nell and Emraan Hashmi. The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Sara next has 'Metro... In Dino', 'Sky Force', and 'Eagle' in the kitty. (IANS)

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