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…
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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…
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the administration to undertake a massive programme to plant 300 crore trees between 2026 and 2031. This initiative aims to increase Maharashtra’s green cover based on the three pillars of environmental conservation, combating climate change, and rural employment generation.Along with experts and NGOs, the Chief Minister emphasised the inclusion of startups in this mission. The directives were given during a r…
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…
Dhaka/New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The killing of Hindu minorities across Bangladesh is part of a long, painful history shaped by political unrest, shifting alliances and the fragile promise of minority protection, a report has detailed. It added that understanding the present crisis necessitates examining the history of displacement, the current geopolitical realignment and the lawful, non-violent strategies to defend human rights ahead of the February polls in the country. “When 32‑year‑old …
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Bangladesh’s proposed ‘Microfinance Bank Ordinance 2025’, to convert the country’s microcredit system into fully regulated microfinance banks under supervision of Bangladesh Bank, could marginalise hundreds of smaller NGOs and poor households from accessing credit, a report has said.New microfinance banking rules has drawn sharp criticism from 17 leading Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Bangladesh, including BRAC (Building Resources Across Communities), ASA (Associa…