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!

Join the kind community @efgorg
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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Good Governance

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed automatic lower berth allocation for vulnerable groups.
Bihar cabinet approves reopening of nine closed mills including historic Chanpatia, plus 25 new ones, to boost rural jobs and farmer incomes.​
India Launches Operation Sagar Bandhu: 21 Tonnes Aid, 80 NDRF to Cyclone Ditwah-Hit Sri Lanka.
The Kerala High Court has upheld the 2018 Clinical Establishments Act, enforcing rate displays, swift grievance redressal, and barrier-free emergency care across all hospitals.
Haryana has shifted all land and property registrations to a single paperless digital platform.
India’s new GST registration scheme enables automatic approval within three days, expediting compliance for small taxpayers.
India’s new Labour Codes remove the night shift ban on women, mandating consent and safety provisions.
Uttar Pradesh initiates a phased ban on diesel autorickshaws in NCR districts to reduce pollution and improve air quality.
India Implements 4 New Labour Codes: Gratuity After 1 Year, Fixed-term Benefits and More
Karnataka government announces a limited period 50% rebate on pending traffic and RTO fines to encourage compliance and reduce backlog.
Maharashtra to roll out 1,000 new buses offering students a 50% discount for safe, affordable educational trips.
UP government launches free availability of costly, life-saving heart attack drugs in district hospitals statewide.
The Supreme Court directs the Centre to frame a national policy ensuring fair, uniform organ transplant access, targeting economic, gender, and caste inequalities.
India’s first privately managed railway station in Bhopal introduces modern, efficient, and passenger-focused amenities under a pioneering public-private partnership.
India introduces technologically advanced e-passports with embedded RFID chips and AI-powered services for enhanced security and faster processing.
The Uttar Pradesh government mandates 10 Saturdays of activity-based, bag-free schooling for Classes 6–8 to reduce stress and encourage holistic development.
India to mandate ABS and two BIS-certified helmets for all new two-wheelers starting January 2026 to boost road safety.
A transformative ₹370 crore project in Nashik will enhance water availability, cut losses, and support millions ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela.
Singapore-India collaboration via SingHealth trains 1,150 healthcare workers, improving child care across Tamil Nadu, benefiting over 20,000 mothers and newborns
The feature displays real-time speed limits on Google Maps to promote safer driving.
Maharashtra’s pod taxi initiative aims to ease congestion and integrate with existing urban transport networks.
Tamil Nadu’s Chennai One app integrates multi-modal public transport allowing commuters to book Re 1 tickets via a single digital platform.
The Karnataka High Court mandates an integrated technology-driven system for Bengaluru to combat illegal waste dumping and safeguard public health.
Karnataka announces a universal policy granting one paid menstrual leave per month for women.