awareness campaign

The Udhampur district administration has invited citizens to participate in an idea campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Udhampur" initiative, aimed at combating drug abuse and promoting a healthier society.Participants are being asked to share innovative ideas and practical suggestions to help...

POONCH, April 1, 2026: The Health Department observed "Prevention of Blindness Week" from April 1 to April 7 at the Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital in Poonch. The aim was to raise awareness among the general public about preventing visual impairment.

Bhubaneswar, March 31 The Odisha Assembly passed a resolution on Tuesday to observe Odia Pakhya, a 14-day cultural festival, across the state starting from April 1.The initiative aims to reconnect people with Odisha's rich cultural heritage and traditions during the fortnight, said Suryabanshi...

Itanagar, March 27 Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik appealed to the people of the state to actively participate in Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 28.As we mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, let us create "The...

Jaipur, March 23 The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) will appoint chairpersons for all newly constituted Gram Panchayats, while the process of appointing ward presidents in all urban local bodies has already begun. Starting April 1, 2026, the RPCC will launch a statewide campaign...

Gorakhpur, March 21 Gorakhpur Mayor Manglesh Kumar Srivastava said that children from the district and surrounding areas, diagnosed with cancer, can now receive treatment at the BRD Medical College as part of the Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to improve access to early treatment, an...

Quetta, March 20 – The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a human rights body, held a seminar in the Surab district of Balochistan, highlighting the systemic challenges and repression faced by communities across the province, accusing Pakistani authorities of using legal mechanisms to silence...

Shillong, March 19 Meghalaya Police handed out nearly 400 helmets to violators on Thursday instead of fining them for riding with children without helmets in the East Khasi Hills district, an official said.The helmets were distributed during a special enforcement drive conducted by the...

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organized a drug de-addiction awareness camp at the Government Higher Secondary School, Garhi Udhampur, as part of its Civic Action Programme today.The 137th Battalion of the CRPF conducted the event to educate students about the harmful effects of...

Quetta, March 18 – The Baloch Yakjehti Committee, a human rights organization, held a seminar in Karachi, highlighting the dire human rights situation across Balochistan and the "arbitrary detention" of its chief organizer, Mahrang Baloch, and other leaders.According to the rights body, the...

New Delhi, March 13 A private hospital chain here has partnered with the advocacy platform 'Sitar for Mental Health', led by neo-classical musician and sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, to introduce a music-based mental health initiative for patients.According to an official statement by Fortis...

As part of the "Nasha Mukt Abhiyan" (Drug-Free Campaign), a motorcycle rally was organized in the Kishtwar district to raise awareness among residents about the harmful effects of drug abuse.The rally began from the headquarters of the PDC Colony in Bhoop Nagar, Kishtwar, and passed through...

New Delhi, March 7 A two-day awareness campaign on menstrual health and hygiene was underway at two newly inaugurated stations of the Namo Bharat corridor to mark International Women's Day.A series of interactive activities related to menstrual hygiene have been set up at the Anand Vihar Namo...

Ranchi, March 2 Two individuals were allegedly assaulted in the districts of Deoghar and Koderma in Jharkhand on Monday, after rumors spread among locals suspecting them to be child kidnappers, police said.In the Deoghar district, an unidentified 35-year-old man was reportedly apprehended by a...

A retired Oil India officer's anti-drug campaign reaches PathsalaWith the aim of creating a drug-free Assam and keeping the younger generation away from substance abuse, retired Oil India Limited officer Binod Patgiri reached Pathsala on Friday evening as part of his long-distance run from...

Mumbai, February 27 The Maharashtra government will launch an awareness campaign starting from the next academic year to help people identify genuine textbooks published by 'Balbharati', its official agency. A state minister told the state assembly on Friday.In a written reply during the...

Bengaluru, February 26 – Karnataka School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa said on Thursday that the state government is considering regulating or banning social media for children under the age of 16, with a final decision to be made after consulting students, parents, and...

Kathua, February 24: The Kathua District Legal Services Authority, under the leadership of Chairman and District & Sessions Judge Jatinder Singh Jamwal and Secretary Urbaahi Raina, organized an awareness campaign on the Lokpal Act.Senior Advocate Arvind Gupta explained the benefits of the Act...

Quetta, February 24 – The Human Rights body, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has called for justice, accountability, and resistance to mark the one-year anniversary of the "forced detention" of its chief organizer, Mahrang Baloch, and other leaders.The BYC launched a global, month-long...

Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, launched a nationwide awareness campaign called "Grow Together, Join Here" yesterday. The campaign aims to accelerate India's digital skills development initiative.On this occasion, Mr. Chaudhary stated that transformative...