Good Governance

Remarkable Event! Mouth Painting Exhibition By Quadriplegic Defence Personnel Organised In Mumbai

An exhibition showcasing the fabulous mouth paintings made by quadriplegic defense personnel of the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) in Khadki was a truly remarkable event.

Organized by the Rotary Club at the Nehru Art Centre in Mumbai, the exhibition showcased these artists’ incredible talent and steely resolve, despite their physical limitations.

The jawans of the Indian Defence Services who suffered spinal injuries and are admirably rehabilitated at the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre, Khadki, are epitomes of creativity.

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Pune: Indian Striped Hyena Rescued From Deadly Foot Trap, Released Post Intensive Care

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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IAS Officer Visits Ocean-Bound Plastic Waste Collection Facility In Chennai

The additional chief secretary of the state’s environment, forest, and climate change department, Supriya Sahu, visited a global brand’s plastic waste collection facility in Manali.
She stated that the facility was collecting ocean-bound plastic waste from across the city.

“It is the first global facility for Garnier and recyclable PET bottles in partnership with the Plastics4change. More such facilities should be set up across the city to stop plastic from entering the waterbodies and oceans,” she said.

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North Central Railways Shares Clip Of Intensive Cleaning At Station, Urge Travelers To Keep Premises Clean

A Twitter video shared by North Central Railway on February 13 shows a glimpse of the intensive cleaning and washing of station premises at North Central Railway Prayagraj Junction. To maintain the momentum of cleanliness among stations, the railway department has urged travelers to keep the premises clean for a hygienic lifestyle and make use of garbage cans.

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Threat To Biodiversity! Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Faces Destruction For Commercial Purposes

Urbanization and housing schemes to increase the human population are destroying the mangroves, as mangroves are drained, and land is cleared to make space for urban projects. Environmental degradation is growing due to mangrove destruction. Due to the destruction of mangrove forests, many people are losing their source of livelihood.

The Sundarbans provide an effective flood and storm barrier for the millions who live in and around Kolkata and West Bengal.

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Vermiculture Becomes New Source Of Sustainable Tribal Livelihood In Odisha

To enhance their earning, tribals in Odisha have started vermiculture, a method of composting waste material through earthworms and other worm species. Women farmers have been able to earn well by adopting vermicompost farming.

Vermicompost supplies essential plant nutrients to promote beneficial soil microbes and improve soil health, aiding in improved crop productivity and ensuring sustainability.

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Earth Loves You, Love It Back!

Join the kind community @efgorg
IAS Officer Supriya Sahu flaunts her stylish upcycled bag made out of discarded DVD & Audio tapes. The bag is a creation of Ms. Jeong Lee, a fashion designer & founder of ‘OK upcycling studio’ at Auroville, Puducherry. She leads several fantastic initiatives to convert waste to wealth.

We appreciate these meaningful initiatives as it clearly justifies, “Waste isn’t waste until we waste it.”

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Odisha: Air Pollution Risk For Sambalpur Residents As Scrap Dealers Burn Garbage In Open Areas

A Twitter video shared by Rajesh Kumar Meher on February 12 shows clouds of smoke erupting from burning garbage in the Baijamunda chowk area of Sambalpur. Scrap dealers have been burning trash in the open, endangering the health of commuters and polluting the air. Open garbage burning poses health risks to those exposed directly to the smoke, and it mainly affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, children, and the elderly.

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Good Governance

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The Central Government has issued new guidelines to ensure timely payment of retirement dues.
Karnataka’s new Periods Leave Policy-2025 grants female employees 12 paid menstrual leave days annually to promote health and workplace inclusion.
Starting January 2026, Indian Railways passengers can reschedule confirmed ticket dates online with no cancellation fees.
The SSC has introduced landmark reforms allowing candidates to view question papers and responses.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Digital University to make tech education accessible across India. Read to know more about how it benefits you.
A pioneering ₹10.53 crore solar project transforms Kondareddypally into South India’s first fully solar-powered village, generating revenue and sustainable living.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a landmark scheme on skill development, education, and employment opportunities, with special emphasis on Bihar.
Despite rising vehicle numbers and severe traffic jams, Bengaluru rejects congestion tax in favour of infrastructure solutions.
India’s submarine rescue unit shines at Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, showcasing advanced intervention and international cooperation.
RBI’s latest reforms empower borrowers with earlier spread reductions, discretionary fixed-rate options and expanded gold collateral loan eligibility.
Uttar Pradesh’s 'Developed UP-2047' vision aims for transformative economic and social progress with massive investments, infrastructure, and job creation.
India’s government plans significant stake sale in five public sector banks to improve governance and financial strength.
Telangana issues government order mandating 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local bodies, fulfilling an electoral promise and advancing inclusive governance.
Karnataka’s 90-day action plan targets road repairs, integrated public transit, and innovative traffic management for Bengaluru.
Qatar enables QR code-based UPI payments for Indian travellers, marking a major step in India’s global efforts to scale digital transactions.
India is building a fully indigenous telecom infrastructure to secure its digital sovereignty, strengthen national security, and enable inclusive digital growth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Bihar’s Mahila Rozgar Yojana, transferring ₹7,500 crore to empower 75 lakh women entrepreneurs.
India’s first overseas defence manufacturing plant in Morocco, inaugurated by Rajnath Singh, produces advanced WhAP 8x8 vehicles for the Moroccan Army.
Uttar Pradesh police set up Mission Shakti centres with female officers and counselling to strengthen women’s safety and dignity.
Seventy-five panchayats in Surajpur have recorded zero child marriages in two years through community action.
ADB and Government of India commit $125 million to upgrade Assam’s urban water and flood systems, empowering communities and boosting climate resilience.
BBMP’s ongoing pothole filling and road resurfacing at key Bengaluru junctions aims to enhance commuter safety and reduce congestion.
Starting September 22, 2025, GST 2.0 exempts essential food items like paneer, UHT milk, and common Indian breads, reducing costs for millions.