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Yogi government grants pension to over 12,000 persons having disability due to leprosy

Lucknow, 2 August , 2024 : In Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government provides financial assistance to individuals disabled due to leprosy. Over 12,000 individuals receive a monthly pension of Rs 3000 from the state government. Additionally, under the National Leprosy Eradication Program of the National Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh offers Rs 12,000 to cover ‘loss…

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High Court Grants UIDAI Permission to Release Aadhaar Data in Special Habeas Corpus Cases

New Delhi, August 2, 2024: The Delhi High Court has permitted the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to disclose Aadhaar information in exceptional habeas corpus cases without prior hearing. This ruling prioritizes individual safety in urgent situations. Justices Prathiba Singh and Amit Sharma clarified that while Aadhaar Act Sections 28 and 33 generally require…

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Himachal Pradesh, 50 people are reported missing; IMD has issued a flash flood warning and a ‘red alert’ for the…

Heavy rains have battered parts of Himachal Pradesh since late Wednesday, resulting in multiple incidents of cloudbursts that have caused significant devastation. On Thursday, cloudbursts in the Mandi, Shimla, and Kullu districts left around 50 people missing, while two bodies have been recovered so far. Tragically, a total of 5 people have lost their lives…

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Haryana athletes making India proud globally: Chief Minister

Chandigarh, August 1 , 2024 : Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that it is a matter of pride for Haryana that its athletes have made India proud globally. As a result of the present state government’s sports policy, two athletes from Haryana won medals at the Paris Olympics, making a mark on…

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Odisha CM Majhi and Ex-CM Patnaik Spar Over State Budget

Bhubaneswar August 1, 2024: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik have clashed over the state budget, marking a notable disagreement between the two leaders despite their generally positive rapport. Patnaik, the leader of the opposition, criticized the budget presented by Majhi’s government, labeling it a “name changer” rather than…

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Raghav Chadha Calls for Lowering Election Age to 21 to Boost Youth Participation

New Delhi August 1, 2024:  Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has proposed reducing the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections from 25 to 21 years. In a passionate appeal to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Chadha argued that this change would encourage greater youth involvement in politics, reflecting India’s…

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CM Mann led Punjab Govt plans to establish world class museum in Nangal

Chandigarh August 1, 2024: Nangal, the first modern city developed in Independent India, will soon be restored to its former glory. Cabinet Minister of Punjab Harjot Singh Bains expressed this in a press statement issued here today. He said that Nangal city, which was developed by National Fertilizer Limited (NFL) and Bhakra Beas Management Board,…

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Manipur’s Displaced Rally for Resettlement, Face Police Crackdown

Manipur August 1, 2024: On Thursday, a rally organized by internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Manipur’s Akampat relief camp faced police action as they demanded resettlement. Displaced by ethnic violence since May 3 of last year, the protestors aimed to march to the chief minister’s bungalow at Babupara in Imphal but were stopped by state…

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Supreme Court Allows Sub-Classification of SC/ST for Quotas

New Delhi, August 1, 2024: In a significant ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court decided that states can create sub-categories within the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) groups. This means that states can allocate specific quotas for different sub-groups within these communities for jobs and educational opportunities. The decision, made by a 6:1…

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Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurates Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra at Maharani Hospital

Raipur 01 August 2024 – Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra in the Maharani Hospital premises on Thursday. This new center will provide patients with access to affordable generic medicines directly at the hospital, alleviating the financial burden of costly medications. Following the inauguration, Chief Minister Shri…

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