Sewer deaths: Centre calls for quick response units
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has asked all States and Union Territories to set up emergency response sanitation units (ERSU). The ERSUs are to set up in capital …
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Google India’s ‘Internet Saathi’ programme to empower rural women
The Internet Sathi Programme will be expanded in the villages of Punjab and Odisha. The Internet Sathi programme is an initiative by Google India and Tata Trusts. It was launched …
Read MoreCentre, Assam move SC for sample re-verification of NRC
The Centre and the Assam government has moved to the Supreme Court urging an extension of the July 31st 2019 deadline for submission of the final National Register of Citizens …
Read More321 protected monuments, sites encroached upon, Rajya Sabha told
According to the government, more than 300 Centrally-protected monuments and sites, including World Heritage Sites, across India are under encroachment. Among the monuments that have encroachments are Purana Qila in …
Read MoreHappiness UTSAV being celebrated by Delhi Govt from 16 to 30 July
The Delhi government has decided to organise a 15-day “Happiness Utsav” across all government schools to celebrate completion of a year of introduction of its happiness curriculum. The Delhi government …
Read MoreKan Sikul, Kan Huan – My School, my farm
Kan Sikul, Kan Huan (My School, My Farm) is an initiative of District Administration of Lawngtlai, Mizoram. The aim of the initiative is to make every school, Anganwadi, Child care …
Read MoreAirports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill amends the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The Act established …
Read MoreSupreme Court admits petition to decriminalise abortion
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a PIL filed by three women seeking directions to decriminalise abortion. The petition has argued that women should have a right to decide …
Read MoreUjjwala has cut rural women’s chest congestion by 20%: Study
According to a study by Indian Chest Society and Indian Chest Research Foundation, Ujjwala scheme has helped reduce chest congestion in rural women by 20%. The study has been published …
Read More12 Indian beaches in the race to crest the ‘Blue Flag’ challenge
The Union Environment Ministry has selected 12 beaches in India to compete for the ‘Blue Flag’ certification. The 12 beaches include: Shivrajpur (Gujarat), Bhogave (Maharashtra), Ghoghla (Diu), Miramar (Goa), Kasarkod …
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