New Delhi, March 20 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with members of the transgender community on Friday and sought their suggestions for the upcoming annual budget, which will be presented in the assembly next week.In a post on X, Gupta said she had a meaningful discussion with members of...
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New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government has approved a proposal to include transgender passengers in its free bus travel scheme, an official statement from the Chief Minister's office said on Monday.Over 1 lakh "Saheli Pink" cards have been issued since the scheme was launched earlier this...
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New Delhi, March 16 – Reinforcing inclusive governance, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved a proposal to include transgender passengers in the free bus travel scheme on all routes operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and buses run by the transport department, an official said...
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New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government has approved a proposal to include transgender passengers in its free bus travel scheme, according to a statement from the chief minister's office, released on Monday.The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta...
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President Droupadi Murmu stated today that people with disabilities play a crucial role in the development of a country. Addressing the Purple Fest in New Delhi, the President said that the festival highlights the abilities of people with disabilities. She also emphasized that people with...
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New Delhi, March 10 Academic Partha Biswas assumed office as a member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Tuesday.Biswas holds a PhD in Defence and Strategic Studies and has pursued higher education in defence studies, human resources, and human rights from institutions...
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Mumbai, March 2 – With just four days remaining for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, the conflict in the Middle East threatens to disrupt the quadrennial event due to its impact on air travel through the region, as many teams have yet to reach...
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Dehradun, February 22 – Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, B.L. Verma, said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and various welfare schemes have laid a strong foundation for integrating...
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Ramgarh, February 18 In a pioneering initiative in Jharkhand, a cafe has been established in the Ramgarh district that will be exclusively run by members of the transgender community.Deputy Commissioner (DC) Faiz Aq Ahmed Mumtaz inaugurated the 'TransCafe' at the district collectorate park on...
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Lucknow, February 16 The Uttar Pradesh government introduced two amendment bills in the assembly on Monday aimed at removing the term "Kushthashram" (leprosy asylum) from municipal laws. This move is intended to end discrimination against leprosy patients and ensure that they have a dignified...
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Ranchi, February 16 In a pioneering initiative in Jharkhand, a cafe exclusively run by members of the transgender community is set to open in the Ramgarh district, an official said on Monday.Named 'TransCafe', the outlet will operate from the district collectorate park and be managed by a...
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Ramgarh (Jharkhand), February 14 Three exclusive public toilets for transgender individuals have been opened in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, in an effort to prevent discrimination and provide a safe space for members of the community, an official said on Saturday.The toilets were...
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