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    Kerala Polling: Mother’s Struggle to Exercise Voting Rights

    Thrissur (Kerala), April 9 A young mother in this central district, initially denied the right to vote due to an injured left index finger, finally cast her ballot towards the end of the polling after a long wait.She showed her bandaged finger, now marked with blue ink, and said she was able...
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    Digital Census: Speaker Om Birla Leads the Way

    April 03, New Delhi – The Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Om Birla, completed his self-enumeration for the census on Friday at his residence in New Delhi.The Speaker urged citizens to actively participate in the exercise and contribute to the vision of "Jan-gan-na Se...
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    Census Launches with Digital Registration – Citizens Urged to Participate

    New Delhi, April 3 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla participated in the 2027 Census on Friday by completing his self-enumeration registration at his residence, stating that the process is highly secure, accurate, and user-friendly.After completing the process in the presence of Registrar General of...
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    Census 2027: Speaker Birla Promotes Digital Registration

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla completed his self-enumeration registration for the 2027 Census today. In a social media post, Mr. Birla stated that this national census marks the beginning of a new era. He emphasized that for the first time, the entire process is being conducted digitally, thereby...
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    India's Century Ahead: Youth Power and Development Goals

    Bhopal, March 31 – The two-day conference organized by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (India Region, Zone-6) for young legislators from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan concluded here on Tuesday at the Madhya Pradesh Assembly. The conference concluded with a declaration...
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    Boosting GST Transparency: A New Commission Recommendation

    New Delhi, March 26 The Central Information Commission (CIC) has advised the GST Policy Wing of the Central Board of Excise and Customs to "examine the feasibility of developing appropriate mechanisms, guidelines, or public advisories" to enhance transparency and public awareness in GST...
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    India's Water Future: Patil Calls for Collective Responsibility

    New Delhi, March 23 Union Jal Shakti (Water and Power) Minister C R Patil emphasized the urgent need for water conservation and active citizen participation to ensure India's future water security on Monday.Addressing the World Water Day Conclave at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Patil...
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    Road Strengthening Projects Now Include Public Feedback Channels

    New Delhi, March 21 In a move aimed at citizen participation, the Public Works Department (PWD) has introduced QR code-enabled display boards on roads undergoing strengthening, officials said on Saturday.PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the initiative aims to transform how people engage...
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    Mumbai Clean League: A Civic Initiative Driven by Competition

    Mumbai, March 17 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who currently hosts the reality game show ‘Wheel of Fortune India’, has shared the core idea behind Mumbai Clean League.The actor shared that the league drew its core idea from the Indian Premier League. It combines the elements of a highly...
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    Eco-Friendly Elections: Kerala Focuses on Sustainability

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 16 Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U Khelkar on Monday outlined a comprehensive plan for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, emphasizing a target of 85 per cent voter turnout.Adopting the official slogan "Our Vote, Our Pride," the CEO...
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    Visakhapatnam Recognized for Citizen-Driven Climate Solutions

    Visakhapatnam, February 26 – Visakhapatnam secured a major global honour, winning a $1 million grant in the prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge for its innovative climate resilience initiative, Vizag–Prajamukhi Urban Living Lab (V-PULL).According to a government...
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    Visakhapatnam's V-PULL Wins Mayors Challenge for Citizen-Driven Solutions

    Amaravati, February 26 Visakhapatnam, the largest city in Andhra Pradesh, has received a USD 1 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies for its 2025-26 "Mayors Challenge" for innovative climate resilience initiatives.The coastal city won the award on February 25 for its initiative...
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    Delhi Govt Launches 'Rah-Veer' Scheme to Reward Road Accident Assistance

    New Delhi, February 23 The Delhi government will implement the Centre's 'Rah-Veer' scheme to encourage citizens to assist seriously injured road accident victims, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.Under this financial scheme, any person who provides immediate assistance to a seriously...
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    DDA's Palaash Mahotsav Celebrates Sustainable Urban Development

    New Delhi, February 21 – Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) "Palaash Mahotsav" on Saturday, highlighting the importance of green public spaces and citizen participation in environmental conservation.Speaking to reporters, the...
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