Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) Marking a new beginning in its engagement and outreach with the senior citizens of Tricity, the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF) has rolled out ‘Project Sewa’, a one-of-its-kind initiative to address their emotional, mental, social, and physical needs besides extending assistance in medical exigencies. The CCF launched the initiative on a pilot basis in Sector 27 D, Chandigarh, and roped in Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), partner welfare associations, and …
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Jammu, April 25 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday spearheaded an anti-drug campaign in Samba district. Leading the campaign in the district, the L-G said: “I assure citizens that we will strike hard against drug networks. Yet this fight cannot be won by law alone; it must be won within society through awareness, cooperation and collective effort. We are building a Jammu and Kashmir where drugs have no place.”He said the 100-day ‘drug-free J&K’ movement will…
Jammu, April 11 (IANS) The Indian Army’s White Knight Corps on Saturday launched a 100‑day anti‑drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, in alignment with the UT administration’s efforts under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’.Defence ministry spokesperson Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal said in a statement that in alignment with the efforts of State functionaries under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Chief of Staff (COS) White Knight Corps launched a three-month-long series of high-impact activit…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Thursday, reviewed mobility and digital traffic management issues with senior officials, stressing on the need to scale up use of AI and community participation for congestion-free roads. During his interaction with the Delhi Traffic Police personnel, the L-G underlined their critical role of in positioning the city as a global hub for investment and tourism-seamless mobility, a statement said.In a post on social…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has called upon all affiliated State and Union Territory Olympic Associations to organise a tree plantation drive, planting 2036 trees each as part of this year’s Olympic Day celebrations. Olympic Day is a global celebration of sport and getting active. It takes place on June 23 every year to commemorate the day the International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894, the birth of the modern Olympic Games. The first Olympic Day was …
Guwahati, Feb 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the state’s significant achievements in wildlife conservation, noting that Assam’s tiger population has risen from just 70 in 2006 to 227 in 2022, reflecting what he described as strong political commitment and sustained collective action.In a post on X, CM Sarma said Assam today stands among the safest habitats in the country, not only for the one-horned rhinoceros but also for a wide range of wildlife s…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India is advancing towards an equitable society with no gender discrimination and equal opportunities for girls, said the government.Initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), the day serves as a platform to raise awareness about gender discrimination, promote equal opportunities, and foster an environment where girls can thrive as empowered citizens.The day also aligns effectively with India’s vision of women-led development and Viksit Bhar…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED) through inter-state collaboration, the government of Odisha and the government of Meghalaya on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at mutual learning, capacity building, and the exchange of best practices in Early Childhood Development (ECD). According to an official statement, the MoU envisages collaboration between the two states to strengthen holi…
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Amid the recent tension and violence for two days last week at Beldanga in Murshidabad district of West Bengal reportedly over the alleged murder of a local migrant worker hailing from the same district in Jharkhand, the state’s Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, on Tuesday, issued a security advisory for the Mamata Banerjee-led state government to prevent violence and its escalation in the future. According to a statement issued from the Governor’s office, the experiences in the …
Itanagar, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian Army continues to showcase its latest weapons systems and operational capabilities across various border states in the Northeast, highlighting its preparedness, technological strength, and commitment to safeguarding the region’s security and territorial integrity. Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said on Sunday that as part of the pineapple festival celebrations at Bagra in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district, local military authorities o…