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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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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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has made ₹500 pet dog registration compulsory for unregistered owners and warned of legal action for violating civic rules on responsible pet ownership.
Free smart vending machines improve menstrual hygiene access and dignity for millions of women railway travellers nationwide.
Delhi schools face joint audits to strengthen child safety, Pocso compliance and accountability.
Uttarakhand has reached 98.7% literacy through the ULLAS adult education drive, positioning itself for formal recognition as India’s sixth fully literate state.
The UAE has introduced a strict nationwide ban on social media use for children under 15, backed by mandatory AI age verification and sweeping platform compliance rules within 12 months.
Uttar Pradesh plans to strengthen organic farming by using gaushalas.
From September 1, West Bengal will enforce fines, digital monitoring, and expanded sanitation infrastructure to combat public littering and promote civic discipline.
The recruitment drive revives a historic force deeply linked to Gorkha identity.
To ease financial and travel stress, Andhra Pradesh is providing free APSRTC bus travel and additional transport support for students appearing in the NEET UG re-examination on June 21.
New drug rules aim to curb misuse while strengthening patient safety and oversight.
By converting cattle waste into fertilisers, biogas and consumer products, Uttar Pradesh aims to create rural jobs, support sustainable agriculture and make cow shelters financially self-reliant.
The Karnataka government has introduced a comprehensive nine-point blueprint targeting micro-corruption, rural education deficiencies, climate readiness, and youth development to deliver an equitable, solution-oriented state administration.
Authorities across India have launched a large-scale enforcement drive against illegal mosquito-repellent incense sticks containing unapproved toxic chemicals, resulting in major seizures and thousands of prosecutions.
UPI's growing presence in France aims to simplify payments for Indian travellers abroad.
Starting June 15, Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme offers free bus travel for women and transgender persons, aiming to improve mobility, financial independence and workforce participation.
Delhi's civic agencies are racing to complete drain desilting before the monsoon, hoping to reduce recurring flooding, traffic disruption and public inconvenience across the capital.
The Odisha government has announced free education from Kindergarten to Post-Graduation in government institutions, aiming to remove financial barriers.
India's first distilled AI video model Varya generates videos at 48 paise per second, making it 20 times cheaper than global alternatives.
Following a series of fatal fires, the Delhi government is reviewing stricter residential fire safety rules.
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court recognized homemakers’ unpaid labour as economically valuable, mandating ₹30,000 monthly compensation in motor accident claims after a decades-long legal battle.
Marking a historic consecutive milestone in office, the PM Modi administration's transition to a digital-first welfare system has redefined grassroots aid for 800 million citizens, sparking critical debate over long-term economic self-reliance.
Calcutta HC Recognises Homemakers' Invisible Labour, Enhances Compensation In Road Accident Case.
Schools will conduct sustainability activities nationwide while promoting experiential environmental learning among students.
State targets smokeless tobacco products to reduce addiction and protect young consumers.