Three social welfare dept employees caught in bribery trap Chennai: Three employees of the social welfare department attached to the Thiruporur panchayat development office (PDO) in Chengalpet district were caught by officials of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) while accepting a bribe of ₹1,000 from a woman who approached them seeking welfare assistance…
Sharad ChandraDhanbad: In a step towards ensuring dignity, safety and empowerment of the transgender community, a Garima Grih (shelter home) was inaugurated in Dhanbad on Tuesday. The shelter home is being operated by non-profit organisation Manthan Sanstha under the direction of DC Aditya Ranjan.The inauguration was carried out by district social welfare officer Sneh Kashyap,…
Kalaburagi: The Karnataka State Information Commission’s Kalaburagi Bench has penalised two deputy directors of the social welfare department for failing to furnish information sought under the Right to Information (RTI) Act and for not complying with the Commission’s orders.The action came during the hearing of an appeal filed by Rangalinganagouda of Raichur, who alleged that…
GCC plans special needs centres Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is planning to establish dedicated centres at its schools to offer specialised education and therapy for children with intellectual disabilities.The facility will include dedicated rooms for physiotherapy and therapy sessions, along with specialised equipment. Officials said the centres will follow a structured timetable that support…
The Sarang helicopter display team of the IAF performed an air show on Friday at the ATS premises in Sambra Belagavi: The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ‘Sarang’ helicopter display team put up a spectacular airshow on Friday at the Airmen Training School (ATS) premises in Sambra as part of the passing-out parade of the first…
Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Monday directed that payments under all social security pension schemes must be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts on the 10th of every month without fail. Chairing a review meeting of the social welfare department, he stressed strict adherence to timelines so beneficiaries receive support on time.The CM also ordered close,…
Ranchi: Nearly one in four women aged between 18 and 49 years in the state face spousal violence, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. While the state average was 27%, higher than the national figure of 22.3%, it reflected a marginal improvement from the 31.4% reported in NFHS-5.The spousal violence rate, however, decline…
Dimapur: In a major relief to three families, Nagaland governor Nand Kishore Yadav’s intervention ensured prompt issuance of Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards to three persons with disabilities.Taking note of a news report highlighting delays in the issuance of UDID cards to three persons with disabilities in Peren district, Yadav intervened and directed the departments…
Mangaluru: Pre-university colleges in Mangaluru reopened a few days ago, but principals, especially from govt and aided institutions, say attendance remains low and admissions are moving slowly as govt-run hostels are yet to open and allot seats.Students from SC/ST and other backward community categories who plan to pursue PU education in Mangaluru, and are arriving…
Deputy commissioner Kumara directed officials to immediately shift the students to a spacious and well-equipped building Mandya: Taking serious note of the poor living conditions at the social welfare department’s post-matric girls’ hostel in Bandigowda Layout, deputy commissioner Kumara has directed officials to immediately shift the students to a spacious and well-equipped building within a…
