Good Governance

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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Turkey: Malatya Hospital Implements Base Isolation System To Protect Structures During Earthquakes

Malatya Hospital has taken a proactive approach to protecting its structure during earthquakes by implementing a base isolation system. The recently experienced M7.8 earthquake in Turkey showcased this technology’s effectiveness as it absorbed the seismic energy.

A base isolation system is a method of seismic protection where the structure (superstructure) is separated from the base (foundation or substructure). By separating the structure from its base, the amount of energy transferred to the superstructure during an earthquake is significantly reduced.

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GNIDA Developed New Industrial Sector Ecotech-10 Reaches Advanced Stage Of Completion

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is developing a New Industrial Sector, Ecotech-10, at a project cost of approx ₹106 crores. Under the second industrial plot scheme, about 74.5 acres of land will be allotted through six plots of different square meters. Slated to be accomplished soon, various development works like internal road construction, drainage, sewer line works, etc., are at an advanced completion stage.

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‘Teachers Come To School Intoxicated’: Tehsildar Makes Surprise Visit At Govt School, Students Share Their Ordeals

SDM and Tehsildar reached for a surprise inspection of a government school in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhitarwar district.

The officers proceeded to the classroom and questioned the students about their teachers. While sharing their ordeals, students stated that teachers come to school and teach while intoxicated and carry bottles of alcohol in bags. The children said that there are four teachers in the school, but only one of them teaches. Following the children’s accusation, a departmental investigation was launched against the teachers.

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‘Runway To A Billion Opportunities’: PM Inaugurates 14th Edition Of Aero India In Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 13, inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aero show, in Bengaluru. The theme of the 5-day Aero India 2023 show is “The Runway To A Billion Opportunities,” focusing on displaying indigenous equipment and technologies and forging partnerships with foreign companies, thus taking forward the motive of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’

With the Aero India 2023- “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities,” India’s defense sector and defense capabilities will get a boost as US, Russia, and Israel companies are expected to sign multiple MoUs on defense deals with India.

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Maharashtra: Forest Department Reunites Two Leopard Cubs With Mother In Satara

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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Tamil Nadu has extended its Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes 6–8, adding 15.3 lakh students across 15,454 schools.
Karnataka’s first Mangaluru Cabinet meet combines rural connectivity with an ambitious coastal tourism and infrastructure push.
The Karnataka High Court has ordered stricter, continuous inspections of PGs to protect residents’ safety, health and dignity.
From community toilets and routine cleaning to better roads and waste management, rural Uttar Pradesh is moving beyond toilet construction.
Employees must disclose property, vehicles, jewellery, deposits and liabilities as of December 31, 2025 through IFHRMS.
Supreme Court awards ₹12 lakh after woman was denied an LPG plant job over gender-based assumptions.
Proposed rules seek CCTV surveillance and three-month footage retention to strengthen prescription drug sales oversight.
Motherson’s proposed investment could create 7,000 jobs as Tamil Nadu expands its industrial and technology ecosystem.
India’s emergency power support follows devastating floods that damaged Nepal’s hydropower infrastructure and deepened shortages.
Delhi plans secure, affordable hostel accommodation for 10,000 college students as scrutiny of unsafe PGs intensifies after Satya Niketan.
Under the Namo Drone Didi scheme, rural women in Uttar Pradesh are securing DGCA pilot licences and subsidised agricultural drones to lead tech-driven farming and economic independence.
The Centre has extended PM-KISAN till 2030-31, while Uttar Pradesh remains its biggest beneficiary with ₹4,352 crore.
Thai tourists can now enter India twice within 30 days without paying e-Tourist visa fees.
Saubhagya connected 2.86 crore households, but reliable and equitable electricity access remains India’s next challenge.
India has sent 130+ tonnes of relief and deployed 54 specialists as Nepal continues searching for thousands.
Self-help groups are helping millions of rural women expand incomes, skills and entrepreneurial opportunities.
The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the state share by ₹4,000 for workers and ₹2,000 for helpers, citing their expanding responsibilities.
Himachal’s literacy surge reflects decades of education efforts, ULLAS intervention and community participation across its 12 districts.
After more than a decade of dog vaccination, surveillance and community action, Bhutan has achieved a landmark public-health victory against rabies.
Vijay warns against derogatory remarks targeting women as political tensions escalate following Udhayanidhi’s controversial Trisha-linked comments.
Uttar Pradesh has launched UPCOS to bring recruitment, salaries, social security and grievances of 3.5 lakh outsourced workers under one transparent system.
Madhya Pradesh has transferred over ₹304 crore to 1,21,804 meritorious Class 12 students to help them buy laptops for higher studies.
Tamil Nadu plans an integrated Olympic training hub and a separate motorsports city designed to host major races and nurture young talent.
West Bengal has begun statewide spot fines for spitting, littering, public urination and banned plastic use, with the government saying the priority is changing civic behaviour, not raising revenue.