Good Governance

Madhya Pradesh: 6-Yr-Old Boy Takes Father To Hospital On Pushcart In Singrauli

A 6-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district was seen pushing his sick father on a cart as he tried to take him to a nearby hospital. While he pushed it from one end, his mother helped by trying to pull it from the other side.

According to NDTV, the family had dialed the government hospital for an ambulance. Still, when it didn’t arrive despite waiting for 20 minutes, the family decided to take the man to the hospital in a pushcart.

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Turkey: Malatya Hospital Implements Base Isolation System To Protect Structures During Earthquakes

Malatya Hospital has taken a proactive approach to protecting its structure during earthquakes by implementing a base isolation system. The recently experienced M7.8 earthquake in Turkey showcased this technology’s effectiveness as it absorbed the seismic energy.

A base isolation system is a method of seismic protection where the structure (superstructure) is separated from the base (foundation or substructure). By separating the structure from its base, the amount of energy transferred to the superstructure during an earthquake is significantly reduced.

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GNIDA Developed New Industrial Sector Ecotech-10 Reaches Advanced Stage Of Completion

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is developing a New Industrial Sector, Ecotech-10, at a project cost of approx ₹106 crores. Under the second industrial plot scheme, about 74.5 acres of land will be allotted through six plots of different square meters. Slated to be accomplished soon, various development works like internal road construction, drainage, sewer line works, etc., are at an advanced completion stage.

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‘Teachers Come To School Intoxicated’: Tehsildar Makes Surprise Visit At Govt School, Students Share Their Ordeals

SDM and Tehsildar reached for a surprise inspection of a government school in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhitarwar district.

The officers proceeded to the classroom and questioned the students about their teachers. While sharing their ordeals, students stated that teachers come to school and teach while intoxicated and carry bottles of alcohol in bags. The children said that there are four teachers in the school, but only one of them teaches. Following the children’s accusation, a departmental investigation was launched against the teachers.

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‘Runway To A Billion Opportunities’: PM Inaugurates 14th Edition Of Aero India In Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 13, inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aero show, in Bengaluru. The theme of the 5-day Aero India 2023 show is “The Runway To A Billion Opportunities,” focusing on displaying indigenous equipment and technologies and forging partnerships with foreign companies, thus taking forward the motive of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’

With the Aero India 2023- “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities,” India’s defense sector and defense capabilities will get a boost as US, Russia, and Israel companies are expected to sign multiple MoUs on defense deals with India.

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Maharashtra: Forest Department Reunites Two Leopard Cubs With Mother In Satara

A young male Hyena who was rescued from a deadly foot trap has recovered at Pune-based RESQ Charitable Trust’s Wildlife Unit and was released to its natural habitat. This Indian Striped Hyena recovered post-intensive care @resqct. This is him bolting out at his release, GPS-collared to ensure he’s thriving well after.

While many lose their lives to road accidents and persecution, several make it back to the wild due to the joint efforts of the FD & NGOs. Every single one matters so every release is worth the joy!

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AIIMS Rishikesh Successfully Conducts Drone-Based Trial To Transport TB Drugs

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, conducted a successful trial for transporting tuberculosis medicines with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to the district hospital in Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand.

Gurugram-based drone start-up TechEagle on February 16 delivered 3 kg of tuberculosis medicines with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles. AIIMS Rishikesh has taken this initiative to supply ATT drugs to prevent TB with the incorporation of innovative interventions, which would likely reach the World Health Organization’s objective to eliminate TB.

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Local Fishermen, Community Members Clean Takmu Pat As G20 Event Commences In Manipur

Manipur, on February 17, hosted the first of four B20 sessions — the official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community — scheduled in the Northeast.

Given the upcoming G20 events in Manipur, local fishermen and community members cleaned Takmu Pat in a significant effort to conserve the pristine environment of the unique Loktak Lake. Residences built on Phumdi have endangered the lake and negatively impacted the surrounding ecosystem. The inhabitants of this lake have been utilizing natural resources to establish a vibrant local economy for generations.

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Uttar Pradesh amends labour laws to enable women to work night shifts safely with consent, enhancing economic inclusion.
Mumbai Police’s weekly Janata Darbar invites residents to freely meet the Commissioner for direct grievance redressal without appointments.
Maharashtra signs a historic agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to deliver satellite-enabled internet services, targeting rural and underserved communities for enhanced education, healthcare, and government access.
Delhi’s new Pink Saheli Smart Card replaces paper tickets to offer free, safe, and dignified bus rides for women and transgender residents aged 12 and above.
India swiftly responds with food and medicine aid for Afghanistan’s quake-hit provinces following 20 deaths.
Karnataka bans plastic bottles in government; mandates Nandini products to boost local dairy, sustainability efforts.
The Maldives has become the world’s first country to impose a lifelong tobacco ban on anyone born in or after 2007, aiming to protect public health and create a tobacco-free society for future generations.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation enforces fines up to Rs 1,000 to improve hygiene and curb public littering.
Delhi government’s removal of the one-year NOC application limit empowers lakhs to transfer overage vehicles, balancing citizen relief and pollution control.
Bengaluru authorities launch bold crackdown dumping garbage at doorsteps of 200 households repeatedly littering.
Union Minister introduces QR codes on national highways for direct public access to project and contractor details.
Nitin Gadkari mandates QR codes on all highways, enabling citizens to instantly view project and contractor details, boosting transparency in India’s infrastructure sector.
The first Indian state to provide free HPV vaccines to girls aged 1-14, Tamil Nadu advances cervical cancer prevention through a landmark ₹38 crore initiative.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar promises 1 crore jobs over five years, boosting youth employment and development.
India’s first government-backed cooperative cab platform aims to bring transparency, fairness, and driver ownership.
PM Modi’s new Pratibha Setu Portal redirects skilled UPSC aspirants toward government and private sector careers.
NHAI is revolutionising highway maintenance by deploying AI-driven 3D laser survey vehicles.
Telangana will deduct 10–15% of monthly salaries from government employees who fail to support their parents.
Prime Minister Modi urges Indians to support local artisans by buying Swadeshi products this festive season.
India champions equitable, people-centred elderly healthcare and regional cooperation for strengthened primary and long-term care.
A transformative Rs 27,000 crore, 117-km corridor connecting major city hubs is set to reduce Bengaluru’s traffic woes by 40%.
Kerala’s bill pioneers legal protections for workers to refuse after-hours work contacts, addressing burnout and mental health.
NHAI has announced a new initiative encouraging travellers to report unclean toilets at toll plazas, rewarding verified reports with ₹1,000 credited to FASTag.