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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Himachal Pradesh enforces a strict ban on mobile phones during school hours to improve learning and reduce distractions.
NE-SPARKS exposes meritorious Northeastern students to ISRO’s advanced facilities, inspiring scientific curiosity and ambition.
Karnataka’s new bill seeks to protect domestic workers through mandatory registration, social security, and a welfare fund.
India’s GST reforms cut tax rates on essentials, boost disposable income, and simplify compliance starting September 22, 2025.
Karnataka unveils historic compensation and rehabilitation plan for farmers displaced by the Upper Krishna Project-III.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth Rs 36,000 crore across energy, rail, airport, irrigation, and housing sectors in Purnea, Bihar, to drive regional growth and employment.
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The Constitutional Court ruled that colonial-era discriminatory surname laws violate equality, allowing men to adopt wives’ names.
The Karnataka government fixates maximum cinema ticket price at Rs 200 statewide, excluding small premium multi-screen venues.
Delhi plans a large-scale microchipping drive for stray dogs alongside rabies control and stricter pet shop rules.
PM Modi declares ₹1,500 crore relief and compensation measures for flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh’s citizens.
Himachal Pradesh achieves 99.3% literacy, joining Goa, Tripura, Mizoram, and Ladakh as fully literate regions.
India’s digital birth certificate service ensures fast, secure, and accessible official registrations nationwide from home.
Hyderabad City Police forms India’s pioneering all-women mounted unit alongside expanding its dog squad for better law enforcement.
Varanasi launches an innovative AI-equipped vehicle to monitor and curb illegal advertisement hoardings, enhancing urban cleanliness and safety.
Karnataka’s Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township will combine AI-driven industries, smart infrastructure, and sustainability across 9,000 acres near Bengaluru.
India’s comprehensive GST overhaul slashes tax rates on essentials and agriculture while introducing a higher 40% slab on luxury and sin goods to stimulate growth and simplify compliance.
Mizoram’s capital Aizawl will be connected to India’s railway network for the first time through the groundbreaking Bairabi-Sairang rail link.
India’s GST Council announces a two-slab tax system effective September 22, reducing rates on essential goods and increasing rates on luxury and sin products.
APEDA’s BHARATI initiative accelerates innovation and export readiness among startups, aiming to transform India’s agri-food export landscape by 2030.
Bihar’s new scheme provides direct financial aid to women for launching and scaling their businesses.
Rajasthan mandates designated feeding areas and humane stray dog management across all localities to balance safety and welfare.