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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India sends emergency aid as devastating Nepal floods kill 160 and leave hundreds missing across affected regions.
Uttar Pradesh has approved lifelong free travel on UPSRTC buses for women aged 60 and above, with over one crore potential beneficiaries.
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered a 50-metre junk-food ban while seeking wider reforms to protect children’s health, education and future.
Following intense scrutiny over deteriorating infrastructure and citizen protests, the Rajasthan government has announced a three-year, ₹12,500-crore blueprint to build and upgrade thousands of state-run schools.
Vijay expands welfare, launches electric buses and shelves Parandur airport amid concerns over livelihoods and development.
Tamil Nadu will provide three LPG cylinders annually to eligible families from Pongal 2027 while expanding fare-free bus travel for women and transgender persons from October 2.
3.54 Lakh UP Mid-Day Meal Cooks Get ₹5 Lakh Health Cover, Higher Pay under PM POSHAN Scheme
Women and one companion can travel free on UPSRTC buses from August 27 night to August 28 night, with safety and driver checks ordered.
Student protests over teacher shortages, poor infrastructure and basic amenities have prompted Uttar Pradesh to tighten school monitoring and accountability.
Women can travel free on UTC buses August 28-29, with state government reimbursing fares.
The Centre plans daily minister-student interactions as it intensifies efforts to connect with India’s Gen Z.
New services target safer commutes for working women and students while expanding Delhi's electric fleet.
Tamil Nadu expands third-child maternity leave from 12 weeks to 365 days, citing women's welfare and empowerment.
The scheme will incentivise city gas distributors to activate more household PNG connections by offering 200 SCM of lower-priced domestic gas.
Vijay raises farm-loan relief, waiving loans up to ₹75,000 and expanding support for larger borrowers.
Karnataka’s proposed public-space law comes amid a political row over RSS marches and raises questions about regulating public assembly.
Six major announcements shaping India’s roadmap to 2047.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams, aiming to reduce coaching costs for poor and middle-class families.
The Uttarakhand government is set to launch the Chief Minister Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana-2026, offering free online coaching for competitive exams to empower students in remote and financially disadvantaged areas.
India’s GOBARdhan scheme could turn organic waste into clean energy, rural income and a stronger circular economy.
Vijay’s government mandates Tamil Thai Vazhthu first, backed unanimously amid a wider protocol debate.
Chhattisgarh has launched automated Annapurti Grain ATMs in three districts, allowing beneficiaries to collect their foodgrain entitlement 24/7.
In a decisive move to curb oral diseases and plug existing legal loopholes, the Karnataka government has enforced a comprehensive one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine.
Maharashtra targets illegal highway structures to improve road safety while creating stricter rules for roadside businesses.