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Lucknow Becomes Uttar Pradesh’s First City to Scientifically Process 100% Fresh Waste

Lucknow Becomes Uttar Pradesh’s First City to Scientifically Process 100% Fresh Waste

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is growing very fast. With around 40 lakh people and nearly 7.5 lakh shops, offices, and establishments, managing daily waste is a big challenge. To handle this responsibly, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has adopted a modern and scientific waste management system that focuses on cleanliness, recycling, and environmental …

GoI Approves Wage Revision and Pension Revision for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI

GoI Approves Wage Revision and Pension Revision for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI

The Central Government has approved wage revision and pension revision for employees and pensioners in key financial institutions, including Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs), NABARD, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This move is being seen as a significant step towards boosting employee morale, ensuring improved retirement security, and strengthening social welfare measures in …

Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026 Honour Namita Gokhale, Mahadev Toppo and Peggy Mohan

Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026 Honour Namita Gokhale, Mahadev Toppo and Peggy Mohan

The Banaras Literature Festival has announced the winners of the 2nd Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026. These awards celebrate excellent writing in English, Hindi and other Indian languages. Well-known authors, poets and translators were honoured for their outstanding literary work. The awards also recognised lifetime contributions and young literary talent. The winners will be …

Tamil Nadu Launches ‘Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu’: A New National-Level Literary Award for Indian Languages

Tamil Nadu Launches ‘Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu’: A New National-Level Literary Award for Indian Languages

Tamil Nadu has taken a major step in strengthening India’s multilingual literary culture by announcing a new annual state-sponsored literary honour that will recognise outstanding books in leading Indian languages other than Hindi. The initiative was unveiled by Chief Minister M K Stalin during the valedictory ceremony of the Chennai International Book Fair, placing the …

Odisha Imposes Complete Ban on Gutkha, Pan Masala, and Tobacco Products

Odisha Imposes Complete Ban on Gutkha, Pan Masala, and Tobacco Products

The Odisha State Health Department has announced a strict ban on gutkha, pan masala, and all products containing tobacco or nicotine. This new notification aims to prevent misuse of these products and ensure public health safety. The ban covers manufacturing, sale, storage, transportation, and distribution of these items, including both packaged and unpackaged forms, making …

Karnataka-Born Environmentalist Kirtida Mekani Dies at 66 in Singapore

Karnataka-Born Environmentalist Kirtida Mekani Dies at 66 in Singapore

Kirtida Mekani, an India-born environmental leader who made Singapore her home, passed away on January 19 at the age of 66 after a sudden heart attack. Widely known as the “Tree Lady,” she spent more than three decades working quietly but powerfully for nature conservation, community well-being and cultural growth. Her work touched schools, gardens, …

Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026: India’s Largest International Theatre Festival Across 40 Locations

Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026: India’s Largest International Theatre Festival Across 40 Locations

The National School of Drama (NSD) is all set to host the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026, the largest international theatre festival in the world. Scheduled from 27 January to 20 February 2026, this edition promises to be the most inclusive and expansive celebration of theatre in India’s history. Nationwide Celebration of …

Tata Communications Appoints Former Airtel Executive Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as CEO-Designate

Tata Communications Appoints Former Airtel Executive Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as CEO-Designate

Tata Communications, the telecom and digital services arm of the Tata Group, has announced a major leadership change along with solid financial results for the third quarter. The company has named Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as its new Managing Director and CEO-designate, while also reporting a sharp rise in profit. The performance highlights the firm’s focus on …

Government Clears Pay and Pension Hike for Insurance Staff, NABARD, and RBI Retirees

Government Clears Pay and Pension Hike for Insurance Staff, NABARD, and RBI Retirees

The Central Government has finally approved the long-awaited wage and pension revision for employees and retirees of public sector insurance companies, NABARD, and the Reserve Bank of India. This decision will bring financial relief to thousands of serving staff, pensioners, and family pensioners across these key institutions. Big Reliefs for Public Sector General Insurance Employees …

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India Sends 7.5 Tonnes of Life-Saving Cancer Medicines to Kabul

Humanitarian cooperation between India and Afghanistan has received renewed attention with the delivery of critical medical aid. To support patients facing severe health challenges, India has supplied a large consignment of cancer medicines to Kabul. The assistance highlights India’s continued focus on people-centric support, especially in the health sector, during times of humanitarian need. Why …