New Delhi, March 5 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta laid the foundation stone for a pedestrian overpass near Ladakh Budh Vihar on the Outer Ring Road, Kashmere Gate, on Thursday.The project aims to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity in the area.Speaking at the event, Gupta said the...
Chennai, February 28 The MTC on Saturday invited tenders for the procurement and operation of 220 electric, low-floor, air-conditioned buses to provide dedicated first and last-mile connectivity for commuters of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited.The proposed fleet consists of 150 buses measuring...
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Gandhinagar, February 27 – The Gujarat government has announced an allocation of ₹20 crore in the 2026-27 state budget for developing theme-based Namo Gaurav Park projects in municipal corporation areas, officials said on Friday.The total proposed outlay of ₹100 crore is to create modern...
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Google have signed an agreement to display authorized Aadhaar centers on Google Maps. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that this move will enhance accessibility and convenience for residents across the country...
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UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 25: Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai inaugurated a newly constructed entrance gate at the DC Office Complex in Udhampur. The project, built by the PWD R&B Division under the District Capex Budget for 2025-26, cost ₹22.57 lakh.The DC highlighted that the new gate enhances the...
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Hyderabad, February 23 Olectra Greentech Ltd announced on Monday that it has secured a Letter of Intent from the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) through Evey Trans Pvt Ltd for 1,085 electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE initiative.The Olectra electric buses will be deployed...
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A training and sensitization program for judges and public prosecutors on persons with disabilities was held at the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy (APJA) in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, today. The program was inaugurated by Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari. He spoke about the role of judges and...
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Guwahati, February 21 Ahead of the Assembly elections in Assam, people with disabilities (PwDs) on Saturday sought reservation at all levels of government, timely and effective implementation of rights legislation at the state level, and clear budgetary allocations for inclusive education...
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New Delhi, February 19 India's progress in artificial intelligence was highlighted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the AI Impact Summit here on Thursday, which was broadcast live in 11 languages, along with AI-enabled sign language interpretation.The AI-enabled sign language...
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Chandigarh, February 19 In response to the deadly swing collapse incident and "systemic deficiencies" observed at the recently concluded Surajkund International Crafts Mela, the Haryana Human Rights Commission has recommended that the state government and all relevant authorities adopt a...
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Mumbai, February 17 The Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone Limited (AMTZ), a medical technology park, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a five-year agreement with the non-profit organization, Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS), to expand the development and production of affordable, high-quality...
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New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court on Monday granted the UPSC a week to file its compliance affidavit on the proposed plan of action, timeline, and modalities for the deployment and use of screen-reader software for visually-impaired candidates in examinations conducted by the commission...
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Chandigarh, February 14 – Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela here on Saturday.On the occasion, he said, “This is not merely an exhibition; it is a celebration of dignity, self-reliance, and empowerment.”He described...
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Kolkata, February 10 Authorities have begun installing ramps at all police stations in the city to facilitate easy access for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, officials said on Tuesday.The initiative, undertaken at the direction of Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar, aims to...