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Highways Department takes up repairs to footpaths in Chennai
Footpaths along arterial roads, which were dug up for cable-laying work, are being anchored using cement concrete; Steel handrails are being set right and re-installed. Storm-water drains are being repaired and constructed at a cost of ₹3.5 crore
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Green corridor saves a life in Hyderabad, heart transported via road and metro in 36 minutes
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Work to restore two rivers in Vaniyambadi town commences
Restoration of the rivers will help to discharge excess rainwater as the water flow in the rivers will be steady. The entire work will be completed by the end of 2025, says Assistant Engineer
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No fresh recruitment in MEA’s interpreter cadre in a decade raises concern
More rigorous language training options being provided to Indian Foreign Service (IFS-A) recruits
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Centre asks gig workers to register on e-Shram portal to avail health insurance
The AB-PMJAY scheme offers a cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation across over 31,000 public and private empanelled hospitals
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One lakh women farmers get training on managing zoonotic diseases
The Ministry said in a release that the virtual programme was to spread awareness of zoonotic diseases through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network
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Six inspiring women take over PM Modi’s social media accounts on International Women’s Day
These women hailing from all corners of the country share their remarkable journeys, and challenges with the country; they represent various diverse spheres including sports, rural entrepreneurship, science and technology
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Emergency procurement to the rescue to meet Army’s requirement of very short range air defence missiles
VSHORAD missiles are soldier’s last line of defence against enemy aircraft; three unsuccessful attempts to close deals for different missile systems since 2020; fifth use of emergency procurement since 2016
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Following DRI inputs, CBI registers case to probe gold smuggling racket with international links
The two agencies have collaborated on multiple occasions to investigate various aspects of gold-smuggling cases; Kannada actor Ranya Rao was recently arrested by the DRI, with gold weighing 14.8 kg was allegedly found in her possession
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After 82-year old passenger falls due to wheelchair delays, Air India says she arrived late at Delhi airport
Airline says passenger rejected additional medical aid at Delhi airport, insisted on continuing travel; family says claim is false; disability activist says airline should stop victim-blaming, recognise diverse mobility needs
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Maharashtra Congress chief calls Santosh Deshmukh ‘martyr’ at launch of Sadbhavana Yatra
Referring to the murder of Mr. Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, Harshwardhan Sapkal said, “Are we learning anything from his sacrifice? We should take responsibility so that such cruelty does not happen again.” Investigations revealed that Mr. Deshmukh attempted to stop an extortion bid targeting a wind energy company in the district. State Minister and Beed MLA Dhananjay Munde recently resigned over the matter.
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Tejashwi promises educational benefits for girls, if RJD seizes power in Bihar
The former Bihar Deputy CM made the announcement during a function organised by the RJD on the occasion of International Women’s Day in Patna
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