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Kutch is the largest district in India. It is, in fact, larger than some of the smaller states of the country. The region is mostly arid, with a major part of it covered by the salt desert. The world knew about Kutch because of the natural disasters it has to bear ever so often....

Experts and researchers at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, in collaboration with other related institutions, developed an early warning system for Dengue. The system can predict potential outbreaks more than two months in advance using observed temperature, rainfall, and humidity patterns. This will be done by analysing all potential climate based...

Verdict has finally been announced in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital junior doctor rape and murder case after a long wait of five months. The Additional District and Sessions Court in Kolkata’s Sealdah on Saturday convicted the main accused Sanjoy Roy as guilty in the case. Sanjoy Roy, who was a civic...

In an attempt to make travel experience more convenient and comfortable for Government employees across all strata, the Ministry of Railways has announced that they can now travel in premium trains like Vande Bharat, Tejas and Humsafar express, while availing their Leave Travel Concession or LTC. The number of trains available for Leave Travel...

Year 2024 has just ended and we welcome 2025 with open arms. However, for some people, the new year does not ring a bell of happiness and joy as much as it does for the rest of us. They continue to suffer, they continue to starve, they continue to shiver in rain and cold...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability is the new space where businesses compete with one another. They are no longer merely voluntary activities that companies perform on the side, but are effective business tools that organisations use to gain favour from the market and their shareholders. CSR has become an integral part of every...

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), the Singrauli-based wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited has launched a CSR initiative named ‘Charak’. The Community Health initiative is aimed to benefit residents of coal mine areas of NCL’s headquarter Singrauli, serving as a ray of hope for people suffering from life threatening ailments. The health-centric scheme launched on...

In a latest development, Artificial Intelligence or AI is being made a part of the curriculum to transform Government school education in India. Two Indian states – Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan are planning to introduce AI-based learning at school level. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be made part of the curriculum for secondary school students...

In a shocking development, more than 1.17 million children across India have been identified as out-of-school in the first eight months of FY 2024-25 as per Government data. Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of out-of-school Children at 784,228, followed by Jharkhand at number two with 65,070 and Assam at number three with 63,848. Remarkably,...

While Haryana Police is taking stern measures to combat the menace of drug addiction and smuggling in the state, Uttar Pradesh Police’s "Ek Pahal" initiative, launched to encourage citizens to report emergencies and promote community policing has tasted success in its initial phase. Panchkula Police’s initiative to combat drug addiction With an aim to combat the...

At a time when aviation was looked upon as a strictly male dominated domain, Indian ladies clad in sarees showed the world what they are capable of! These women fought sexism, gender bias, defied societal norms and soared into the sky! According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), 15% of India’s pilots are...

Life is not easy if you are differently abled. Our lives are filled with daily tasks, activities, and responsibilities. For those of us with a disability, these tasks might be more difficult to complete. Persons with disabilities die earlier, have poorer health, and experience more limitations in everyday functioning than the rest of the...