Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal Inaugurates New Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Dehradun, Highlights Empowerment Initiatives for Divyangjans

Dehradun: In a significant step towards empowering persons with disabilities, Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), inaugurated a new Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) in Dehradun today. The Kendra, operated by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation…

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Cyclone Dana Inflicts Rs 600 Crore Damage in Odisha, Affects Over 41 Lakh Residents

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana and the subsequent flooding have caused extensive damage across Odisha, with preliminary assessments estimating losses at approximately Rs 600 crore. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari disclosed these figures on Monday, highlighting the cyclone’s significant impact on both infrastructure and livelihoods. Addressing reporters, Minister Pujari noted that the severe weather affected…

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TDSAT Seminar Calls for Greater Awareness of Adjudicating Officers for Cybercrime Victims

Goa: A seminar organized by the Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) in Arpora, North Goa, on September 28, 2024, emphasized the need for increased public awareness about the availability of Adjudicating Officers (AOs) in every state for cybercrime victims. Despite the rising number of cybercrime complaints lodged with the police, many victims remain…

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Indian Women’s Hockey Triumph: Vandana Katariya’s Goal Secures 1-0 Victory Against Australia in FIH Pro League

Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team secured a remarkable 1-0 victory against Australia in the Women’s FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Forward Vandana Katariya’s splendid goal in the third quarter proved to be the deciding factor, earning India their second win in the tournament. In the…

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Sanctions Rs. 1014.59 Crore for Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi: In a significant development, Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, has given the green signal for an investment of Rs. 1014.59 crore for the construction of the pivotal Kharsang-Miao-Vijaynagar – Gandhigram section of NH-913, widely recognized as the Frontier Highway, in Arunachal Pradesh. Highlighting the project’s transformative potential, Gadkari…

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MoPR Launches “Sashakt Panchayat Netri Abhiyan” with TVF’s ‘Asli Pradhan Kaun?’ to Strengthen Women’s Leadership in Rural Governance

New Delhi: In a significant push to eliminate proxy representation and empower women leaders in grassroots governance, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has launched the “Sashakt Panchayat Netri Abhiyan” (सशक्त पंचायत-नेत्री अभियान). The initiative, aimed at ensuring genuine leadership by elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions, was inaugurated alongside the premiere of Asli…

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