New Delhi: India’s cultural heritage and linguistic diversity shape its social identity and shared knowledge systems. From manuscripts, monuments, performing arts and crafts to oral traditions, folklore and indigenous knowledge, culture in India is created and passed on through many languages, scripts and spoken forms. According to Census 2011, India’s linguistic landscape includes 22 Scheduled […]
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New Delhi: India observes National Voters’ Day on January 25 each year. It celebrates democracy and empowers every citizen to take part in the electoral process. The day marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which was established on January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. The ECI is […]
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New Delhi: Indian Railways, once powered largely by diesel, are now rapidly shifting to electric trains. This marks a major leap towards a modern and sustainable future. With wires spreading across the network under Mission 100% Electrification, the rail system is becoming faster and more efficient. This transformation represents India’s strong commitment to reducing pollution. […]
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New Delhi: India’s labour landscape has undergone a historic transformation with the consolidation of 29 labour laws into 4 simplified and modern Labour Codes viz. the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 and the Code on Social Security, 2020. By unifying definitions, […]
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New Delhi: National Consumer Day is observed in India on 24 December each year to highlight the significance of consumer rights and the broader framework of consumer protection. It was on this day that the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, received the President’s assent, establishing a comprehensive set of rights for consumers. These include the right […]
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As winter sets in and daylight fades earlier across the city, a growing concern is emerging behind closed doors in many households — the increasing loneliness of senior citizens who are left to live by themselves. The impact of migration, shrinking joint families, and the after- effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to […]
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New Delhi: Lok Adalats is a friendly and informal forum where disputes are resolved by consensus, not contest. From National to Taluk-level authorities, they ensure timely and locally accessible dispute resolution across India. National and E-Lok Adalats settle millions of cases annually, offering fast, cost-effective resolutions and reducing court backlogs. Permanent Lok Adalats handle essential […]
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New Delhi: Reflecting the central government’s decisive defence strategy against Left Wing Extremism, significant progress has been made in reducing Naxal-affected regions across the country. With decisive interventions, the Naxal-most-affected districts have been brought down from 36 (2014) to only 3 (2025) and total LWE-affected districts from 126 to just 11 by 2025.The Government has […]
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Kolkata: On the 10th day of the Sebaashray 2 camp, teachers from Akra Shaktigarh Rabindra Vidyapith brought their young footballers to the health camp in Gitanjani Manch (Camp Code – MB – 08) in Metiaburuz AC to receive comprehensive, free medical check-ups. The initiative, under the leadership of Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee, ensured that […]
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Kolkata: The first seven days of Sebaashray 2 have powerfully demonstrated how MP Abhishek Banerjee’s commitment to accessible and efficient healthcare is transforming lives across Bengal. What began as a promise to ensure that no citizen is denied medical care has quickly taken the shape of a model initiative delivering tangible results on the ground […]
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