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Health Melas are to be organized at 1.56 Lakh Ayushman Bharat – Health & Wellness Centres on the 14th of every month. AB-HWCs and LHMC, New Delhi organized cycling event to enhance physical and mental well-being awareness and promote environment-friendly conveyance.
We appreciate the initiative, as health is not just physical but also mental!
No More User Fee! Public Toilets In Odisha To Be Free For Community Use
The Urban Development wing of Odisha Government issued an official notification stating that no user fee would be charged from citizens in any of the public and community toilets. If wrongly charged, people can dial up the ‘Mo Sahar Sarkar’ helpline to lodge complaints.
Taking Schemes To Streets! Chattisgarh Artists Promote Major Govt Programs Through Folk Performances
Ensuring that people receive information regarding the schemes envisioned for public welfare, the Chattisgarh department along with several local artists have been taking the schemes to the streets through folk performances in local dialects.
Air Pollution Rises To Alarming Level As Dust Storm Engulfs Guwahati
Guwahati’s Air Quality has dropped over the last month for various reasons. Today, Guwahati seems covered in white as the dust storm looms over the city.
Guwahati’s air quality has stayed in the ‘Very Poor’ category for a month as per the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) bulletin published by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Air pollution has increased to an alarming level, forcing many city-bound flights to divert due to low visibility from a thick dust cloud.
Goa: New Zuari Bridge Leaves Commuters & Locals Happy
The new Zuari Bridge was inaugurated on December 29, and traveling between North and South Goa will never be the same again. The crucial connection over the river – which was the old Zuari bridge – was plagued by traffic snarls and was a nightmare, especially during the tourist season.
But after the new bridge was inaugurated, according to Goa Times, they found commuters were pleased, traffic cops happy, and a general sense of ease.
Heartwarming! Auraiya Police Officer Drops Elderly Man Home In Govt Vehicle As He Faces Trouble Walking
A Twitter video shared by Auraiya Police on February 8 shows a 98-year-old man, a resident of village Navi Mohan of Thana Sahayal, who traveled to Lahrapur Bank to collect his pension. Due to old age, he faced inconvenience in walking. Observing the situation, a police officer from Auraiya offered to drive the elderly man home in his official vehicle.
His admirable act of generosity moved internet users.
Chhattisgarh: Sponge Iron Industries Result To Be Major Source Of Air Pollution & Health Hazards
Sponge iron industries in India are located in clusters in the state of Chhattisgarh and utilize about one-third of the total coal consumed in central India, thus making it a significant source of air pollution in central India.
Sponge iron plants are ‘red category’ industries, which means they have very high pollution potential and can cause serious health hazards. The manufacturing process releases extreme heat and smoke containing oxides of sulphur and carbon, unburnt carbon particles, and silica.
This video is of an industry situated in Sendri, Bilaspur.
ISRO Successfully Launches SSLV-D2 Rocket To Deploy 3 Satellites Into Orbit
SSLV-D2, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) new rocket, successfully placed three satellites into the intended orbit shortly after its launch from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this morning.
The rocket soared into the skies from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre with three mini, micro, and nano satellites at 9:18 am and placed them into a 450 km circular orbit around the Earth during its 15-minute flight.
J&K: IAF Evacuates Pregnant Lady In Critical Condition From Isolated Nawapachi Area
Amidst heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army and Air Force on February 9 airlifted a pregnant woman in critical condition from a hamlet in the Kishtwar district of Jammu division.
Responding to a call, Army troops rushed to the village of Nawapachi and carried the woman on a stretcher through snowfields. The IAF flew a MI chopper to Nawapachi and airlifted the woman to the district hospital in Kishtwar for specialized treatment. The people of Nawapachi expressed gratitude towards the Army and the IAF, and some of them also raised slogans praising the two forces.
Karnataka: Koramangala Traffic Cop Pushes Car For 100 Meters With Bare Hands, Netizens Praise
A Twitter video shared by Karthik on February 3 shows a Koramangala Traffic Cop pushing a vehicle for about 100 meters with bare hands while also attempting to clear the traffic on the route. Another man joins in and assists in pushing the car.
Netizens appreciate the noble deed. We should always be grateful for such unsung heroes, as they deserve eternal gratitude!
‘They’re Our Heroes’: Man Spots Specially-Abled Delivery Agent Driving Unique Wheelchair
All those stories are massively inspirational, and adding to that precious genre is this video of a Zomato delivery agent spotted by a biker in the middle of traffic.
The video shared on Twitter by Himanshu shows him following up on the man sitting in a motorized wheelchair. The delivery agent flashes a bright smile when he realizes he is being recorded. He also says that one should never lose hope in life.
Zomato also took note of the video and commented with a ‘They’re our heroes’.
Andhra Pradesh: Nearly 25 Students Suffer Food Poisoning After Having Breakfast In BC Hostel
As many as 25 students of BC Girls Hostel in Kothavalasa of Vizianagaram district fell sick and unconscious due to suspected food poisoning on February 7. The girl students began experiencing complications after eating jaggery-based peanut bars and tamarind rice for breakfast. While some students suffered from vomiting, others fainted on their way to the school. They were quickly shifted to the nearest Government Primary Health Centre.
As per available information, out of the 25 students who fell sick, seven girls became seriously ill, prompting the authorities to shift three to Srungavarapukota Primary Health Centre and the remaining four to Pendurthi Primary Health Centre.
