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  Govind Pal Honoured with the ‘Bharat Bhasha Bhushan Samman’ Bhopal: Senior litterateur Govind Pal, born in Panna (Madhya Pradesh) and now based in Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), was conferred the prestigious ‘Bharat Bhasha Bhushan Samman’ in recognition of his significant literary contributions. The honour was presented at a National Felicitation Ceremony organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Bhasha Sahitya Sammelan on 17 February at the Raj Sabhagar of Dushyant Kumar Smarak Pandulipi in Bhopal. The ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Raghunandan Sharma, former Member of Parliament and Executive President of Manas Bhavan, Bhopal. The event was presided over by Vijaydutt Shridhar, Padma Shri awardee and Director of the Madhavrao Sapre Journalism Research Institute. Distinguished guests included Padma Shri Kailash Chandra Pant, senior lyricist Yatindra Nath Rahi, senior litterateur Ram Vallabh Acharya, National President Dr. Virendra Singh, and Secretary Dr. Kirti Chaturvedi. Govind Pal was hono...

  Sahityakar Adhiveshan Srijan Mahotsav – 2026 Under the aegis of Sanskriti evam Sahitya Shodh Samiti, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, the Sahityakar Adhiveshan Srijan Mahotsav – 2026 was grandly organized on 8th February at the auditorium of Sandipani Vidya Niketan, Balaghat. During the event, poets, poetesses, and literary personalities associated with the highly active Muktaswar Sahitya Samiti of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, were honored with various awards for their outstanding literary creations and achievements. The President of Muktaswar Sahitya Samiti and renowned poet-literary figure, Govind Pal, was conferred the Kavya Kumudini Alankaran – 2026 in memory of Late Bhagwant Raoji Ade for his poetry collection titled “Ek Nai Subah Ka Suraj” (The Sun of a New Dawn). As part of the honor, he was presented with a certificate of appreciation, memento, shawl, pearl garland, and a cash prize. Thereafter, the Deputy Secretary of Muktaswar Sahitya Samiti and poet-literary figure Shankar Bhattacha...

  Renowned Author Govind Pal’s Poetry Book Unveiled by Baby Haldar at                                                             Kolkata Book Fair. Govind Pal’s Poetry Collection Released Amid Literary Gathering at Kolkata Book Fair The launch of the Selected Best Bengali Poetry Collection by the well-known and distinguished senior litterateur Govind Pal was successfully held on 29 January at the Kolkata Book Fair 2026. The book was inaugurated by the renowned Indian author Baby Haldar. The launch ceremony was organized by Gyanoda Publication, Kolkata, under the guidance of publisher Bimal Maiti. On behalf of Gyanoda Publication, Govind Pal was also honored with a certificate of appreciation, a bouquet of flowers, and other tokens of respect. Several notable literary figures were present at the event, in...

Release of the Children’s Literature Special  On 11 January, under the banner of the newly registered Mukt Swar Sahitya Samiti, a programme was organised at Geeta Bhavan, Brajmandal, Sector-6, Bhilai, which included the release of the Children’s Literature Special Issue published by the committee and a Poets’ Meet (Kavi Sammelan). The programme was presided over by renowned poet and litterateur and President of Mukt Swar Sahitya Samiti, Govind Pal. The chief guest on the occasion was Shivnath Shukla, Bureau Chief of Tarun Chhattisgarh and a well-known children’s storyteller. Other distinguished guests included Rajnikant Srivastava, Chief Patron and former President of Mukt kanth Sahitya Samiti, Visiting Professor and Patron of Mukt Swar Dr. Suchitra Sharma, and noted writer Neha Varshney. The programme was conducted by Vice-President of the committee Shishlata Shalu, who began the event with worship and lighting of the lamp before Goddess Saraswati. Treasurer Santosh Jatav Jalauni ...

     Book Launch of Bhilai Writers At the New Delhi World Book Fair The World Book Fair was organized at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from 10 January to 18 January 2026. During this prestigious event, three office-bearer writers of Mukt swar Sahitya Samiti, Bhilai, had their books published by New World Publication, New Delhi, under the guidance of renowned poet and literary figure and President of the committee, Govind Pal. The book launch ceremony was held on 16 January at Bharat Mandapam, where the books were released one by one. The published poetry collections include: “Shalu Ke Pyar Bhare Naghme” by Vice President Shishlata Shalu, “Deewar Par Tangi Tasveer” by Deputy Secretary Shankar Bhattacharya, and “Farz Ke Deepak Jalayen” by Treasurer Santosh Kumar Jatav ‘Jalauni’. The books were unveiled by famous Delhi-based storyteller and writer Mukesh Mohan Chandra, eminent literary figure Dharmendra Gupta ‘Sahil’, writer Kuldeep Sharma, Husn Tabassum ‘Nihan...

Spiti Valley The Spiti Valley is a stunning, high-altitude desert valley located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh , in the north of India. It is part of the Lahaul and Spiti district and is often described as a remote Himalayan paradise , culturally and geographically similar to Tibet—hence, it's sometimes also called "Little Tibet." 📍 Geographical Overview Location : Northeastern Himachal Pradesh, between Tibet and the rest of India Altitude : Around 3,800–4,500 meters (12,500–14,800 feet) above sea level Climate : Cold desert climate, with harsh winters (often inaccessible due to snow) and dry summers 🏔️ Key Attractions Kaza : Main town and base for exploring the region; offers basic accommodation and local markets. Key Monastery (Kye Gompa) : The largest and most iconic monastery in Spiti; perched dramatically on a hilltop. Tabo Monastery : Over 1,000 years old, known as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas" for its ancient murals and ar...