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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On International Day Against Drug Abuse, Assam highlighted its anti-narcotics campaign, reporting over 24,000 arrests and ₹3,001 crore worth of drug seizures since 2021.
The Uttar Pradesh government signed MoUs worth over ₹50,000 crore with 15 companies in Bengaluru to boost technology, infrastructure, and Global Capability Centre investments under its Vision 2031 roadmap.
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.