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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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.
Tamil Nadu is considering childbirth incentives as its fertility rate falls below 1.4 and nearly 16% of its population is aged 60 and above.
Delhi proposes private universities with local quotas, fee support, stronger regulation and international academic opportunities.
The proposed 'Ruthutaare' policy aims to make menopause and perimenopause an integral part of public healthcare while improving awareness, support and access to treatment for women.
The Chief Minister's classroom visit spotlighted Madhya Pradesh's ambitious mission to transform public education statewide.
The landmark legislation by the Maharashtra Government seeks to recognise women as independent farmers regardless of land ownership.
The Delhi government has approved the Lakshmi Yojana, allocating ₹5,110 crore to provide eligible women with ₹2,500 every month through direct benefit transfers after verification.
The Maharashtra government has prohibited the sale, distribution and advertisement of junk food within 50 metres of schools across the state.
The proposed legislation by the Central Government seeks to combat digital arrest scams and AI-generated deepfakes, strengthening India's legal framework against emerging cybercrimes.
The Central Government has limited eligible officers to one official vehicle and reduce unnecessary public expenditure across government departments.
The Assam Cabinet has waived stamp duty on SHG loans up to ₹10 lakh to reduce borrowing costs and strengthen women-led rural enterprises through easier access to institutional credit.