Banasree Sarkar

The labour ministry starts a special platform and gig workers registration drive

The Government of India’s Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced a statewide initiative to hold Special Registration Camps for platform and gig workers nationwide from April 7–17, 2025. This strategy aims to bring non-traditional workers inside the purview of official social programs. People who use internet platforms to provide services or address certain issues…

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LPG cylinder prices for both subsidized and non-subsidized customers increases by Rs 50

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri revealed on Monday, April 7, that the price of LPG cylinders has been raised by Rs 50 for both subsidized and non-subsidized consumers, which is a significant blow to the general public. Both Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) participants and non-beneficiaries are affected by the rise. On April 8,…

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World Health Day 2025: Important initiatives celebrate maternal and child health advancements

In keeping with WHO’s theme for World Health Day 2025, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” India is strengthening its healthcare systems through programs like the National Health Mission and Ayushman Bharat, making notable strides in boosting public health infrastructure, expanding access to digital healthcare, and improving maternal and child health. Every year on April 7, we…

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The Ministry of Rural Development sanctions significant infrastructure projects

The Ministry of Rural Development has authorized a number of noteworthy projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III) for the states of Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand in an attempt to improve rural infrastructure and foster economic development. At an estimated cost of Rs. 225.15 crore, the government of Manipur has authorized…

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The Dalai Lama receives the 2025 Gold Mercury Award for peace and sustainability

The Dalai Lama received the Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability 2025 in recognition of his decades-long commitment to environmental advocacy, human rights, and world peace. Gold Mercury International President and Secretary General Nicolas De Santis gave the award at his home in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. The Tibetan spiritual leader’s steadfast dedication to ecological…

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