Gandhinagar, March 13 (IANS) More than 2.75 lakh water conservation works have been undertaken across Gujarat under the first and second phases of the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ campaign, Water Supply Minister Ishwarsinh Patel told the state Legislative Assembly on Friday.Responding to a question raised by a legislator in the House, Patel said the large number of works reflects the state’s efforts to address irregular rainfall and rising water demand through structured water conservation …
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New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Delhi’s Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Thursday that the state government is working with NGOs to help individuals engaged in begging by offering counselling, skill training and employment opportunities, enabling them to become self-reliant. At a review meeting of the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) Scheme attended by social organisations, Minister Singh noted that important steps are being taken to enro…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Calling it a landmark victory for the common man, Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Saturday that the Delhi High Court’s latest order to stay school fee hikes till March 12 is a “testament to the strong political will” of the Rekha Gupta government.The Minister hailed the court’s decision to stay fee hikes until March 12 as a definitive shield for the people of Delhi against the exploitative “fee-mafia.””This is not just a legal win; it is a victory of the stron…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday warned of action against imposters and NGOs that have got themselves registered under names deceptively similar to it and directed all states to crack down on them, an official said.The NHRC sought action-taken reports from all states within two weeks, the official said in a statement.Recently, the Commission came across an NGO registered as ‘National Human Rights Council (NHRC)’, reportedly registered with the Gove…
Somnath, Feb 17 (IANS) Gir Somnath district in Gujarat has emerged as a key focus area in the state government’s intensified campaign to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), with health teams carrying out door-to-door screening and expanding diagnostic facilities across talukas. The initiative is being implemented under the state government’s ‘Bhagirath Abhiyan’, supported by the Centre, as part of the wider national goal of a TB-free India.Officials said teams of health workers, ASHA work…
Lucknow, Feb 12 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched two premises in Uttar Pradesh and seized records of 17 immovable properties valued Rs 20 crore and linked to a former primary teacher in a Madrasa, who acquired UK citizenship in 2013, an official said on Thursday. The ED’s Lucknow Zonal Office, conducted search operations on Wednesday under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a fraud case against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan and o…
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Even weeks after the Supreme Court’s eight-week deadline to clear stray dogs from public spaces expired, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is yet to put a full relocation system in place, with a severe shortage of shelters slowing the process. The court, in November 2025, directed civic bodies to remove stray dogs from public areas to address growing public safety concerns.In response, the GCC announced financial incentives in December, offering Rs 50 per dog per day…
Guwahati, Feb 9 (IANS) Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi on Monday sought to clarify controversies surrounding his past visit to Pakistan while launching a sharp attack on the Assam government, alleging systematic misuse of officials and Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to serve Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s political agenda.Speaking to IANS, Gogoi said his Pakistan visit was purely personal and linked to his wife’s professional commitments soon…
Srinagar, Feb 7 (IANS) In order to help employability of youth in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces, NGOs and academic institutions have joined hands in a collaborative effort. Rising to their responsibilities of not only ensuring security in Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces are now discharging social and civic responsibilities in the Valley as the ground situation improves.Joining hands with civil institutions, the security forces are nurturing skills, promoting self-reliance and strengt…
Agartala, Feb 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a crucial role in shaping the future generation into responsible and socially conscious citizens, and stressed that meaningful social work can be carried out without engaging in politics. The Chief Minister, while presiding over a meeting with representatives of Janajati (tribals) NGOs in Agartala, said that voluntary organisations working at the grassroots level are contributi…