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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Bengaluru Traffic Police launches 50% discount on pending fines to boost compliance and promote safe roads.
To ease the festive travel rush, Indian Railways will run 12,000 special trains and offer ticket discounts.
Kerala pioneers a disaster preparedness lab in Kannur, empowering residents with early alerts and skills against landslides.
Surat’s pioneering solar-powered bus depot combines renewable energy and second-life EV batteries to deliver sustainable, round-the-clock charging for electric buses while enhancing commuter amenities.
New Online Gaming Bill regulates betting apps, criminalises online betting, and penalises misleading endorsements to protect users.
Tamil Nadu’s new bus service provides exclusive, safe, and overcrowding-free transport directly inside 25 Chennai schools.
Uttar Pradesh launches a merit-based scholarship enabling five students annually to pursue fully funded UK master’s degrees.
Delhi’s education reform law empowers parents to control fee hikes and imposes strict penalties on schools violating fee rules.
The newly launched ₹3,000 Annual FASTag Pass saw massive adoption with nearly 1.4 lakh users enabling hassle-free digital toll payments on the first day.
Delhi government launches affordable meal centres and pledges permanent homes to secure dignity and welfare for its urban poor.
The Delhi High Court orders protection for a threatened interfaith couple, reaffirming adults’ constitutional right to marry freely.
Sweeping GST reforms will cut tax rates on nearly all essential goods, offering immediate financial relief to Indian households.
Strict traffic restrictions and vehicle bans near Red Fort on August 13 ensure smooth and secure Independence Day preparations.
Tamil Nadu launches a ₹30.16 crore initiative to bring essential ration supplies to over 21 lakh vulnerable citizens at their doorsteps.
Newly inaugurated Type-VII flats address MP housing shortage with eco-friendly designs and ample workspace.
India’s booming electronics sector, driven by major exports and local production, overtakes China as US's biggest smartphone supplier.
CBSE’s new open-book exams mark a shift towards competency-based learning, promising enhanced critical thinking.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bengaluru’s new 19-km Yellow Line metro corridor connecting key residential and IT hubs, enhancing urban transit and easing congestion.
Punjab’s new health advisory urges medical screenings, safe supplement use, and CPR training to prevent fatal cardiac arrests during workouts.
Delhi’s new education bill enforces a three-tier oversight to regulate private school fees and protect parents.
Affordable, easy-to-opt travel insurance integrated with e-ticket booking protects millions of rail passengers annually.
Kerala’s government schools will replace traditional row-wise seating with inclusive layouts to promote confidence and equal attention for every student
Railway Protection Force officers swiftly intervened to rescue 18 minors and arrest a suspected trafficker at Howrah Station, exemplifying vigilance under Operation AAHT.
India offers free e-visas to Filipino tourists and together with the Philippines, enhances cooperation via strategic partnership, rising trade, and direct flights by late 2025.