Category: India

Special Awareness Programme Marks World Day Against Child Labour 141 Child Labour Hotspots Across 15 Districts Declared Child Labour-Free Lucknow: A special public awareness programme was organized at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, reaffirming the Uttar Pradesh Government’s commitment to eliminating child labour and ensuring every child’s right to education, protection, and holistic development. Organized by the Labour and Employment Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, the event aimed to raise public awareness about child labour eradication, encourage community participation, and highlight…

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Innovative Initiative by Labour and Employment Department Aims to Benefit Over 10 Crore Workers Lucknow: In a major step towards promoting employment generation, worker empowerment, and digital governance, the Uttar Pradesh Government has launched the Digital Labour Chowk (DLC) mobile application. The innovative platform was dedicated to the public on June 12, 2026, coinciding with World Day Against Child Labour. Developed by the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour and Employment Department, the app is designed to bring workers and employers onto a single…

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Singrauli: India’s Miniratna public sector enterprise, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), is playing a pivotal role in promoting inclusive and sustainable development across Singrauli, Sonbhadra, and surrounding areas through its extensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Over the past 12 years, the company has significantly expanded its social welfare efforts, increasing its annual CSR expenditure from ₹39 crore in 2013-14 to ₹146 crore in 2025-26. During this period, NCL has invested approximately ₹1,370 crore in sustainable development projects, positively impacting nearly one million people across the coalfield region. Working under the…

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Bareilly: A major step towards improving rural connectivity was taken on Saturday as Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation and District In-Charge Minister of Bareilly, J.P.S. Rathore, formally inaugurated the construction of a bridge over the canal at Narharpur Gauri Kheda village in Nawabganj tehsil through a traditional foundation-laying ceremony. Addressing local residents and officials on the occasion, Rathore said that the state government remains committed to strengthening infrastructure and improving basic amenities in rural areas. He noted that the proposed bridge would significantly ease transportation for…

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Sonebhadra: The 15-day personality development workshop organized by NTPC Rihand for the women and children of the township concluded with a grand ceremony at the Indradhanush Auditorium, Movie Club. The program was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by Mr. Sanjay Asati, Executive Director and Project Head (Rihand), and Mrs. Neelu Asati, President, Vartika Mahila Mandal Committee. The workshop aimed to promote self-confidence, effective communication skills, creativity, and overall personality development among the participants. The workshop provided an excellent platform for learning, showcasing their talents, and self-expression. At the closing ceremony,…

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Itarsi (Narmadapuram), Madhya Pradesh: A state-level talent felicitation and honour ceremony organized by the Chauria Kurmi Samaj Mahasangh in Itarsi witnessed a strong call for social unity, youth empowerment, and political awareness, bringing together prominent leaders, community representatives, and distinguished guests. The event was held to recognise outstanding contributions of intellectuals, journalists, sportspersons, and meritorious students from the community. The programme, chaired by social worker Naveen Chaure, aimed at strengthening community cohesion and encouraging youth participation in socio-political development. Among the key dignitaries present was R. B. Singh Patel, who…

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Ravindra Kesari Vindhyanagar: NTPC Vindhyachal has been honored with the prestigious Platinum Award at the 2nd Green Enviro Environment Excellence Awards in recognition of its outstanding contributions to environmental conservation and sustainable energy generation. The award reflects NTPC Vindhyachal’s unwavering commitment to environmental management, green initiatives, and sustainable development practices. The recognition highlights the station’s continuous efforts to minimize environmental impact while ensuring efficient and responsible power generation. The award was received by Sanjay Prakash Yadav, Additional General Manager (EMG), on behalf of NTPC Vindhyachal during a ceremony held in…

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Skill Development Reforms Must Be Linked to Better Opportunities for Youth, Says Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary New Delhi/Lucknow: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, convened the first meeting of the SARATHI (Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant step towards modernizing Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, and brought together…

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Lucknow: The much-publicised Lucknow leg of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) nationwide agitation against alleged examination irregularities failed to generate the momentum its organisers had anticipated, with a modest turnout at ManyawarKanshiram Ji Green Eco Garden exposing the gap between the movement’s online popularity and its on-ground mobilization. The youth-led satirical movement, which has gained significant visibility on social media through memes, videos and anti-paper leak campaigns, had announced a major protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations such as NEET-UG, CBSE…

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