Good Governance
Over 75% Indian Workplaces Lack Basic Facilities To Accommodate People With Disabilities : Report
The study focused on understanding the inclusion of people with disabilities in Indian workplaces, where 206 business leaders across levels and sectors were interviewed. #jobs #PwD #Disability
Kind Soul Can Lead To Kind Society!
Join the kind community @efgorg Lollapalooza, one of the biggest music festivals in the world, made its first appearance in India this year around the 28th and 29th of January. Amid the already viral stages from musicians at the festival, people caught onto a small detail that made all the right upgrades to the show.
@rishidara, a Twitter user, shared a video clip that received a lot of attention. “At the #LollapaloozaIndia concert in Mumbai – I saw something truly special: On the corner of the stage stood a sign language expert, interpreting lyrics for deaf & hard of hearing audience. Heartwarming to see the #inclusivity; small powerful gesture. Full marks to @bookmyshow, “ he wrote.
Chauganpur Pond In Greater Noida Gets Revived; Appears Clean
Until a few years back, a natural pond in Chauganpur village of Greater Noida was engulfed under an invasive layer of hyacinth, killing the water body’s access to oxygen and other nutrients. However, recently, @ramveertanwarg on Twitter shared a video of the same Chauganpur pond, which has now been cleaned and is entirely safe for the water bodies.
Turkey Earthquake: India’s NDRF Specialized Teams Deployed For Rescue Operation
Operation Dost is an ongoing rescue mission initiated by the Government of India to help Syria and Turkey, after they witnessed a massive earthquake on February 6, 2023, that left thousands dead, injured and trapped under the rubble. @MEAIndia, recently shared a video on Twitter account, with a caption, “Specialised Search and Rescue teams of @NDRFHQ are working round the clock at Nurdağı. Another team deployed at Antakya to augment the ongoing earthquake relief efforts”.
Relief For Indian Techies! US Plans To Resume H-1B Domestic Visa Revalidation
H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India.
Pawan Hans Launches Chopper Services On 6 Routes In Assam To Boost Trade & Tourism
Central PSU Pawan Hans Ltd on February 8 launched its helicopter services for several sectors connecting four major cities in Assam. The operationalization of these routes will create ease of travel for the residents of the region and give a boost to trade and tourism, the release said.
The service will be available on the Dibrugarh-Jorhat-Tezpur-Guwahati-Tezpur-Jorhat-Dibrugarh routes three days a week.
Tamil Nadu Sends Mahouts, Cavadis From Elephant Camps To Thailand For Training
Thirteen mahouts and their assistants (cavadis) from two elephant camps in Tamil Nadu reached Thailand on February 5 to attend a training program.
Sessions were held on techniques to examine camp elephants for ailments and skin issues, elephant bathing, taking care of baby elephants, and more.
They will attend the program at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC) at Lampang till February 11.
Women Officers To Embark On Car Rally Across Rajasthan To Celebrate NWWA Diwas
On The Navy Welfare And Wellness Association Diwas, February 14, Team NWWA, led by NWWA President Mrs Kala Hari Kumar & women officers of the Indian Navy, will embark on a car rally across Rajasthan to enhance outreach efforts & celebrate the legacy of community welfare.
NWWA initiatives include various community-driven activities geared towards welfare, social outreach, wellness, empowerment & support to the Naval fraternity.
Medical ATM Machines Reaches Several Parts Of UP; Health-Related Information To Be Available Now For General Public
As part of the government’s efforts to rejuvenate health infrastructure, a total of 4600 health ATMs have to be set up in different parts of Uttar Pradesh. In the video shared by @bstvlive, on Twitter, Bulandshahr district in-charge minister, Arun Kumar, can be seen inaugurating one medical ATM in the district hospital.
First In 136 Years! Indian-American Woman To Head Reputed Harvard Law Review Publication
The Harvard Law Review is among the oldest student-run legal scholarship publications which has seen Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and former president Barack Obama as their editorial members. Carrying on the rich legacy of the academic publication as its 138th president will be Indian-American student Apsara Iyer.
Historic Milestone! Naval Variant Of LCA Lands First Time On Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant
On a historic milestone, the Indian Navy on February 6 carried out the maiden landing of India’s indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA-Navy) onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
It said the landing demonstrated India’s capability to design, develop, construct, and operate indigenous aircraft carriers with indigenous fighter aircraft.
Video Of Female Students Boarding Already Overloaded Bus In Tamil Nadu Goes Viral; Raises Concerns
While sharing the video on Twitter, @thinak_ wrote, “This is how these rural girls travel to Tirunelveli Govt. Rani Anna College from Alangulam daily.” As per the information, only two buses are available for students in the Alangulam district of Tamil Nadu, which forces students to travel into already overloaded buses. In the video, you can see a girl student pass her school bag through a window to get a seat.
