senior citizens

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government will launch the "Vayo Anand" scheme for senior citizens and construct an integrated complex for children in juvenile reform homes, and has allocated Rs 25 crore and Rs 18 crore, respectively, for the initiatives, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in the...

Hamirpur, March 24 Deputy Commissioner of Hamirpur, Gandharva Rathore, launched a 100-day tuberculosis (TB) screening drive in the district on World TB Day on Tuesday.Speaking on the occasion, Rathore said that under the 'TB-Free Hamirpur' campaign, health department teams will screen...

Hyderabad, March 23 The Telangana Cabinet on Monday decided to appoint a ministerial subcommittee to draft the framework for the 'Rohith Vemula Act', aimed at addressing caste discrimination in educational institutions, sources said.In a move to ensure social security for senior citizens, the...

The Kathua District Administration is planning to organize "Anubhavon Ki Shaam" – a special evening of devotional songs and cultural performances – dedicated to senior citizens on March 24, 2026.The event will take place from 6:00 PM onwards at Kathua Waterfront, with free entry for everyone...

Chennai, March 21 – Following the announcement of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a special doorstep voting facility to ensure greater accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process.The initiative is aimed at enabling senior...

Chennai, March 19 – As Tamil Nadu prepares for the assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing voter convenience and strengthening transparency in the polling process.These initiatives focus on improving...

Chandigarh, March 17 Around 37,000 elderly citizens were registered at state-level health check-up camps held under the "Sade Buzurg, Sada Maan" initiative, Punjab Minister Baljit Kaur said on Tuesday.She said the camps were organized under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, with...

New Delhi, March 17 Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has urged Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to install audio traffic signals to help vulnerable pedestrians, such as senior citizens and people with disabilities.In a letter dated March 16, Gupta expressed concern over the daily...

New Delhi, March 17 As of February 28, a total of 11.69 crore hospital admissions across the country, amounting to Rs 1.73 lakh crore, have been authorized under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha...

New Delhi, March 17 – Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats, and senior advocates, voiced their concerns on Tuesday regarding the alleged conduct and behavior of Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of the Congress party and the Leader of...

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens today. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with the States and UTs, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for Social Defence, the Anugraha-Regional Resource...

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens tomorrow, allowing them to visit the garden. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with States and Union Territories, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for...

Bengaluru, March 16: BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, launched a sharp attack on the Congress government on Monday, alleging that corruption has become widespread under its rule.In a statement, Ashoka said that when the entire government, starting...

Chennai, March 15 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Sunday the schedule for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, highlighting the participation of 7,617 registered third-gender voters among the state's 5.67 crore voters.Polling for all 234 Assembly constituencies...

A health and awareness camp for senior citizens was organized at the Ahata Waqar Day Care Recreational Centre in Srinagar to promote the well-being and awareness of elderly people regarding welfare schemes.March 11, Srinagar: A health, recreational, and awareness camp for senior citizens was...

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, today interacted with representatives from various Pensioners' Associations and praised the continued engagement of senior citizens in nation-building. He stated this while chairing the 35th Meeting of the Standing...

Panaji, March 10 – In a major step towards social security and financial empowerment, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced on Tuesday that ₹45.26 crore has been directly credited to the bank accounts of over 2.24 lakh beneficiaries across the state.The disbursement covers both...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday unveiled a set of five welfare "guarantees" for Kerala, promising expanded social protection and employment support if the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returns to power in the state...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced five guarantee schemes on Saturday that would be implemented if the UDF comes to power in Kerala. He said free bus travel would be provided for all women and a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 would be given to college-going female...

Mamallapuram, March 7 – Actor-turned-politician and president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, announced a series of welfare promises aimed at women, children, and senior citizens while addressing a large gathering at a Women’s Day celebration organized by the party in Mamallapuram...