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!

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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

Recognising exemplary leadership, progressive policies, and impactful governance initiatives driving transformation and public welfare.

The newly completed 701-km Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway connects Mumbai and Nagpur, cutting travel time to 8 hours and promising economic transformation across Maharashtra.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the 359-metre-high Chenab Rail Bridge, linking Kashmir to India’s railway network for the first time.
India’s new Bharat Forecasting System delivers real-time, hyperlocal weather forecasts at 6.5 km resolution, revolutionising disaster management and rural livelihoods.
Kerala introduces police-supervised complaint boxes in all schools, empowering students to safely report drug abuse and misconduct.
The PMEGP scheme offers collateral-free loans and up to 35% subsidy, enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to launch new businesses and generate employment across India.
In a move to boost transparency, the government now offers free Doordarshan and AIR content to digital creators.
President Droupadi Murmu honoured 139 individuals with the Padma Awards 2025, celebrating achievements across diverse fields and regions of India.
India’s Supreme Court rules that maternity leave is a constitutional right for all women, regardless of the number of children.
The 210-km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, opening July 2025, will reduce travel time to 2.5 hours and feature Asia’s longest wildlife corridor.
Indian Railways pioneers drone-based cleaning at Assam’s Kamakhya Station, enhancing safety, efficiency, and hygiene in railway maintenance.
Kerala becomes India’s first state to mandate robotics education for all Class 10 students, equipping over 4.3 lakh youth with future-ready skills.
PM Modi inaugurates 103 redeveloped railway stations across 18 states, combining modern amenities with local culture under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Mizoram becomes India’s first fully literate state, achieving a 98.2% literacy rate through the ULLAS initiative.
Nationwide Tiranga Yatras honour the armed forces’ decisive Operation Sindoor response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Lakhimpur Nagar Palika in UP has waived house tax for Army families, honouring their service and sacrifice.
Hyderabad becomes the first district in Telangana to provide orphaned children with ₹10 lakh health insurance under the Aarogyasri scheme.
Kerala becomes the first Indian state to replace textbooks with social awareness classes for the academic year’s start.
Indian Railways honours India’s bravest by naming over 25 locomotives after war heroes and freedom fighters.
India’s new e-passports, featuring RFID chips and biometric security, are now available nationwide with voluntary upgrades for all valid passport holders.
BSF jawan Rambabu Singh’s death in Pakistan shelling highlights the ongoing human cost of border conflict.
PM Modi’s visit to Adampur Air Force Station follows India’s decisive Operation Sindoor strikes and a fragile ceasefire with Pakistan.
The Andhra Pradesh government has granted a full property tax exemption on homes owned or co-owned by active defence personnel and their spouses within gram panchayat limits, honouring their service and sacrifice.
Kerala’s new ‘Jyothi’ programme guarantees school enrolment and holistic support for children of migrant workers.
The new government scheme provides up to ₹1.5 lakh cashless medical treatment within seven days for all road accident victims across India.