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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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Doctors are relying on flashlights and daylight seeping in through the windows to see patients at the OPD of the District Combined Hospital in Sanjay Nagar, Ghaziabad, one of the two main government health facilities in the city. As per the information, the hospital's gynaecology department has been without electricity for four days following a fault in the wiring that has tested engineers of the power department. The video of the same has gone viral on the internet and has raised concerns regarding the availability of emergency healthcare facilities in the country.
In a video shared by @bstvlive on Twitter, a disabled woman can be seen crawling on the road to reach CHC in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. As per the information available, the woman has requested the community health centre to provide her with a rickshaw to commute, however, she alleges that she has yet to receive any government assistance.
This initiative will mostly benefit the Indian diaspora in Singapore, especially migrant workers and students, through instantaneous and low-cost transfer of money from Singapore to India and vice-versa. #UPI #PayNow #payment #transaction
In a video shared by @supriyasahuias on Twitter, several turtles can be seen moving toward the sea to embark on their life journey. "As millions of baby turtles embark on their journey of life, you are struck by the ways of incredible nature which embraces all living beings in the circle of life," reads the tweet. The video has caught the attention of users on the internet. "Nature is a gift of God, and nature has innumerable miracles and wonders. Including This one," a user commented.
A startup incubated by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) showcased its electric flying taxi prototype at Aero India in Bengaluru. It claims to transport up to 50kg payload per trip over a 200km travel range on a single charge. According to the information, the flying taxi, e200, will enable commuters to travel ten times faster by beating traffic. The video of the same was shared by The ePlane Company on LinkedIn.
Helmets are necessary for road safety, but for over 40 employees at a state power department office, the helmets provide protection against the plaster that's falling off the dilapidated office building.
In a viral video, Assam’s Director-General of Police (DGP) GP Singh can be seen saluting his daughter who graduated from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad. While sharing the video, he wrote, “Words fail me. Received the salute from daughter @aishwarya_ips as she passed out of @svpnpahyd today.” “The best moment for a father to see his piece of heart achieve this feat,” a user wrote.
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.