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Himachal to levy orphan and widow cess on petrol and diesel, CM tables bill in AssemblyHimachal Pradesh is on the brink of implementing a groundbreaking cess on fuel, particularly petrol and diesel, designed to provide crucial...
China to give cash handouts to the poorChina will provide one-off cash handouts to people in extreme poverty before National Day. The aid, announced just after a new economic sti...
Asiatic black bear cub released back into the wild in Arunachal PradeshAn 8-month-old orphaned Asiatic black bear cub was successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild by the Department of Environment a...
Rajnath Singh appeals people to contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day FundDefence Minister Rajnath Singh urged wholehearted donations to the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Fund, emphasizing citizens' role in support...
Thousands of orphans will get opportunity to study at DU free of cost: VCVice Chancellor Singh said, "The initiative will help thousands of children every year. We are coming out of Covid. Many children lost thei...
Rajnath Singh approves hike in financial aid to orphaned children of ex-servicemen"Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the enhancement of the financial aid to the orphaned children of ex-servicemen from Rs 1,000 p...
SC directs appointment of nodal officer to facilitate payment of COVID ex gratia to familiesThe top court reiterated that applications seeking compensation should not be rejected on technical grounds and if any technical glitch is ...
845 kids orphaned during pandemic approved for benefits of PM-CARES for Children scheme: OfficialThe ministry has come out with guidelines for the scheme in which responsibilities at all the levels have been fixed. Ministry of Women and...
Take action against those indulging in illegal adoption of children orphaned during pandemic: SCSC has directed States & UTs to take strict actions against any body or individual indulging in illegal adoption of children orphaned durin...
Over 30,000 children orphaned, lost a parent or abandoned due to COVID-19, NCPCR tells SCThe commission further said that the state-wise data received regarding children who have lost either their mother or father or both parent...
SC gives Centre more time to apprise about scheme for children orphaned by COVIDThe National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said West Bengal and Delhi have not been cooperating and have not provided la...
PM Modi announces benefits for children orphaned by CovidThis corpus will be used to give a monthly financial support or stipend from 18 years of age for the next five years to take care of his or...
SOP for states soon to help kids orphaned due to CovidThe body, that comes under the ministry for women and child development, is preparing an SOP which is likely to be shared with states to br...
Need to step up measures for well-being, protection of children during COVID-19 second wave: SC judgeSC judge made the remarks during a review meeting held by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Supreme Court to take stock of actions take...
Japan to help four humanitarian projects in IndiaThe projects include expansion of vocational training centre for persons with disabilities in Delhi, construction of shelter homes in Amroh...
Hand-reared rhino has a baby, a first for IndiaForest officials in India have notched up a proud first. Nine years after she was rescued from the swirling flood waters of the Brahmaputra...
Spending in the name of welfare: A look at many forms of freebie and subsidy politicsNarendra Modi announces 50 lakh affordable houses if voted back to power. A look at the many forms of freebie and subsidy politics.
- SBI expects 16-18 pc credit growth in FY13
Nayar said the downgrading will have no impact as the agency has only brought the rating on par with the sovereign rating.
Two rhinos translocated to Manas National ParkMaju and Raja, two rescued rhinos, have found a new home at Manas National Park.
- Three "orphan" bears released in Manas sanctuary
Three orphaned Asiatic black bears, hand-raised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India, were recently release...