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Himachal Pradesh: Villagers Donate Land & Funds To Build Road After Requesting Govt Officials For Years

After repeatedly taking requests to the officials for a decent road, villagers of Lambloo, Ghumarin and Gumar have taken things into their own hands. From donating their lands to bringing in a JCB machine, the villagers tackled govt apathy by themselves.

‘World’s First!’ Bamboo Crash Barriers Installed On Maharashtra Highway

Claiming it to be the first-of-its-kind initiative in the world, Union minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted about the bamboo crash barriers installed on Maharashtra highway. The barriers provide an eco-friendly alternative to the steel instalments.

Obesity Likely To Affect More Than Half Of Global Population By 2035, Says Study

In India, about 11 per cent of its population is predicted to be obese by 2035, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2023. Out of this, childhood obesity will predominant see an annual rise of 9.1 per cent.

NASSCOM Points At Failing Education System For Huge Employability Gap

The education system in India has been criticised for following a pattern of "fetch marks, land a job." But for lakhs of engineering students in the country, securing a job is not as easy and experts point the flaws in the educational system for such a huge "employability gap."

Hathras Gangrape-Murder Case: UP Court Frees Three Accused, Holds One Guilty

The court announced its verdict on the Hathras gangrape-murder case of 2020, and acquitted three out of the four accused. Only one accused has been held guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Historical Victory! Nagaland Gets First Women MLAs In 60 Years Of Statehood

Two women lawmakers - Hekhani Jakhalu and Salhoutuonuo Kruse of the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), have made history by becoming the first ever women MLAs Nagaland has seen in 60 years of its statehood.

This Doctor Single-Handedly Revamped Healthcare Facilities In Remote Villages Of Ladakh

The 45-year-old doctor with over a decade's government service, continues to dedicate his efforts and services to ensure healthcare facilities reach even the remotest villages of Ladakh.

More Than 1 Lakh Shiksha Mitras Gather In Lucknow; Demands Equal Pay

A video shared by @Vershasingh26 shows more than 1 lakh Shiksha Mitras gathering at Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan in Lucknow with their demands. Shikshamitras have named this demonstration - Mahasammelan. Both men and women Shiksha Mitras have arrived from 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. As per the information provided by Dainik Bhaskar, they demand equal pay for similar work. That means, like assistant teachers, they should also be paid Rs 40,000. #Job #Protest #Lucknow

Bihar: Part Of Under-Construction Bridge Collapses; Video Goes Viral

According to the information revealed by IANS, an under-construction bridge partially collapsed in the Patna district on February 20; however, no casualties were reported. The incident occurred at the partially constructed Bihta Sarmera four-lane state highway 78, connecting Patna to Nalanda, at Rustam Ganj village under Naubatpur block in the district. The video of the incident has gone viral on the internet. #Bihar #Bridge

No Police Personnel Present At Ayodhya Police Post: Watch Video

The case is of Shahganj police post of police station Inayatnagar. In the video shared by @bstvlive, a dog can be seen resting on an empty chair. As per the information, there were no police personnel present at the post then. The video has now gone viral on social media and has raised concerns regarding the unavailability of police officers and mismanagement. #UP #Police

This Jammu-Based Radio Channel Helps Connect Hundreds Of Displaced Kashmiri Pandits

Jammu-based 'Radio Sharda' has been taking the culture and pertinent issues faced by the Kashmiri pandits to the world for over a decade. It has now become a household name that has rekindled memories of the beloved valley among several displaced families.

From Tracking Weather Alerts To Avoiding Sugar: Centre’s Health Advisory For Heatwave

February 2023 witnessed unusually high temperatures in many parts of the country, with the monthly average maximum temperatures setting the highest recorded for February since 1901. With the heat wave expected to continue until May, the Centre's advisory is necessary to safeguard oneself from the scorching heat.

Another Lake Created Under Delhi’s Initiative To Turn National Capital Into City Of Lakes

Under the Delhi Government's ambitious City of Lakes project, Several lakes were created, including the Nilothi Lake. The video covering the glimpse of the lake was shared by @ankit_delhii on Twitter. "Development of city can be made sustainable when environment & ecology are conserved," reads the caption. Delhi Jal Board aims to transform the Indian capital, globally infamous for toxic air, into a city of lakes. It has given Delhi 14 new lakes and 35 water bodies over a span of five-six years. #lake #Delhi #Environment

Tamil Nadu Govt Moves SC Against Single Window NEET Admission Test: Know Details

Recently, the Tamil Nadu government moved the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination (NEET), alleging that the single window common test is violative of the principle of federalism. #NEET #Medical

Video Of Soldier Sharing Food With Needy Elderly Woman Wins Hearts Online

In another heartwarming incident, a video of a soldier sharing food with a needy older woman caught people's attention online. Journalist @ravishranjanshu has shared the video on Twitter. Since being shared, the video has received a lot of love and appreciation from social media users. #soldier #kindness #heartwarming

Make This World A Kind Place To Live In!

Join the kind community @efgorg In a recent heartwarming incident, Hetaram Satnami, a physically challenged man who lives in a remote village in Odisha's Nuapada district, received his pension through a drone. Earlier, he had to travel 2 km monthly through a dense forest to collect his government pension. According to the information, Sarpanch Saroj Agarwal said she bought a drone online after learning about Mr Satnami's ordeal. This is such a kind initiative. Kindly follow the link to support- https://bit.ly/3WnUKGI

Common Disciplinary Issues Faced By High School Students

Things can get complicated if your child gets dismissed from school for breaking a rule. Failing classes, cheating, theft, or assault can have severe consequences.

Tamil Nadu IAS Officer Introduces UPI-Enabled Manjapai Vending Machine: Watch

To make sure that cloth bags are easily available to the masses, the Tamil Nadu government has developed a new initiative where people can purchase Manjapai cloth bags through UPI. While sharing the video on Twitter, @supriyasahuias wrote, "The UPI revolution in India has transformed how we so easily transact business in India. The Manjapai vending machine, too, has got a UPI-enabled prototype version. Way to go, Tamil Nadu." Earlier, people could buy cloth bags by inserting coins in the machine; however, UPI payment will make this process easier. #UPI #clothingbag #sustainability

Green Vision! This Company Turns Waste Chips Packets Into Sunglasses

Envisioning a solution for the growing plastic waste, Ashaya has come up with an innovative product - a sunglass made out of waste chips packets. A Twitter thread about the product story is now going viral and winning hearts. #recycle #chips #sunglasses

India Imposed Highest Internet Shutdowns Globally In 2022, Says Report

The watchdog's report states that out of the total 187 internet shutdowns worldwide, 84 took place in India. More than 50% of the country's internet shutdowns were observed in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370.

Tamil Nadu: Vulture Rescued During Okchi Cyclone In 2017 Released After 5 Yrs Of Rehabilitation

A Cinereous vulture ( Aegypius monachus) was found stranded near Asaripallam in Nagercoil town of Kanniyakumari district during the Ockhi cyclone in December 2017, was released in Keru, Rajasthan, after nearly five years of rehabilitation and care. The vulture was translocated to Rajasthan & fitted with a GPS transmitter, yielding great results. Vultures are amongst the most threatened group of birds today. Given this scenario, every single vulture in the wild is critically essential.

Income Tax Laws: What All Do You Need To Know?

If you submitted your income tax return for the financial year 2019-20 by the deadline of 30th June 2020, your assessment year will be 2020-21. After submitting the return, if you realise that you have given some wrong information in the form, then you have to submit another revised form.

One Step At A Time Towards Climate Change!

Join the kind community @efgorg This video is from Noida, where Greno Authority Developed and maintained a park in Techzone-4 on 8.01 acres. The park is trendy among residents for morning walks, exercise, etc. "In this lush green park, there is ample arrangement of benches for visitors to sit along with attractive flower beds, trees, and plants," reads the tweet by Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority. Kindly follow the link to support- https://bit.ly/3Hnn085

Community Efforts Blossom Hope!

Join the kind community @efgorg A Twitter video shared by CEO, Noida Authority, shows glimpses of a rose garden in sector 15. Continuous efforts are being made by the Noida Authority to make Noida even more beautiful. The park is also available for public viewing. We appreciate the measures the development authority took, as where flowers bloom, so does hope! Kindly follow the link to support- https://bit.ly/3D4a9oA

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.