Karnataka Survey Finds 10,365 Transgender Persons
A comprehensive baseline survey in Karnataka has identified 10,365 transgender persons across 31 districts, with Vijayapura reporting the highest numbers. The report recommends welfare measures.
Category : Public Policy
Telangana Stray Dog Deaths: Activists, Celebrities Demand Action
Nearly 1,000 stray dog deaths in Telangana districts including Jagtial and Kamareddy have triggered outrage. Activists and celebrities criticize systemic failures in animal welfare, calling for humane management and accountability.
Calangute Food Carts Operate Without FDA Permissions
Former MLA Agnelo Fernandes criticizes Calangute panchayat for allowing unlicensed food carts while closing restaurants early, alleging ulterior motives and hafta payments.
Karnataka Survey Finds 10,365 Sexual Minorities, Suggests 1% Job Quota
A Karnataka government survey reveals 10,365 sexual minorities, with 33% facing educational violence, 36% discrimination, and 25% dropping out, recommending a 1% job quota in private sector.
Telangana Stray Dog Culling Toll Hits 900, Activists Claim
Animal rights activists report that stray dog culling in Telangana villages has resulted in 900 deaths, with a recent incident in Pegadapally involving 300 dogs allegedly killed by poisonous injections on January 22.
Satyarthi Calls for Social Media Regulation to Reduce Negative Impact
Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi has expressed strong support for regulating social media platforms to mitigate their adverse effects on society, particularly concerning children and mental health.
Cubbon Park Walkers' Association Gets Police Notice for Pinkathon 2026 Opposition
The Cubbon Park Walkers' Association in Bengaluru has received a police notice for opposing the Pinkathon 2026 women's run, citing concerns over commercial use of the park without conservation efforts.
Ghazipur Drain Danger Remains After Mother-Son Drowning
Over a year after a mother and son drowned in an open drain in east Delhi's Ghazipur, the unbarricaded hazard continues to overflow, threatening residents, especially schoolchildren, with civic negligence exposed by recent winter rains.
Boy Dies in Open Drain in Ghaziabad, Second Tragedy This Month
An 11-year-old boy named Aahil died after falling into an open drain in Ghaziabad's Masuri area. This incident marks the second such death in the locality this month, highlighting severe civic negligence and safety lapses in public infrastructure.
Mumbai's Girl Singhams Transform Slums Through Vigilance
In Mumbai's Cheetah Camp and Sathe Nagar, over 1,200 adolescent girls known as 'Girl Singhams' are leading community change, preventing child marriages, reclaiming public spaces, and confronting social issues with CRY's support.
Karnataka Boosts Forest Security After Leopard Attack
Following a fatal leopard attack on a pilgrim at Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka's forest department deploys drones and additional personnel to enhance safety during festivals.
MoEF Dilutes Land Acquisition Rules for Environment Clearance
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has revised environmental clearance regulations, removing mandatory land acquisition as a prerequisite, potentially reducing transparency in project impact assessment.
Education Key to End Child Marriage in India
India sees a significant drop in child marriages from 47.4% in 2005-06 to 23.3% in 2019-21, with education playing a crucial role in this positive trend.
Maharashtra Women's Commission Chairperson Urges Mindset Change
Maharashtra State Women's Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar emphasized that meaningful social change requires men to transform their outlook towards women and women to support each other during a workshop in Kolhapur.
Mohali MC Targets Bigwigs in Anti-Encroachment Drive
Mohali Municipal Corporation's anti-encroachment drive enters day four, targeting influential individuals including a former Punjab Police officer. Commissioner warns of FIRs, cost recovery, and property cancellation for obstruction.
AP Plans Online Safety Rules for Children Under 16
Andhra Pradesh government considers strict regulations to protect children under 16 from inappropriate online content, similar to Australian measures, with a GoM formed to address misinformation.
Nagpur HC Takes Suo Motu PIL on Maharashtra Tiger Deaths
The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench has registered a suo motu PIL following alarming reports of tiger fatalities in Maharashtra, citing human-wildlife conflict and enforcement failures as key concerns.
725km Oran Bachao Foot March from Jaisalmer to Jaipur Begins
A 725km foot march from Jaisalmer to Jaipur demands registration of Oran grazing lands in government revenue records. The march began from Tanot Mata temple and expects to reach Jaipur in 30 days with growing public support.
Chandigarh School Head Alleges Fund Irregularities
Sonia Sharma, president of GMSSS Sector 46-D school committee, alleges unauthorized signatory changes and improper handling of Samagra Shiksha scheme funds in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh May Study State Policies for Outsourced Job Security
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria indicates Chandigarh may examine other states' policies to strengthen job security for outsourced employees, following BMS delegation concerns over recent terminations.
Kanpur MLA Distributes Tricycles to 30 Disabled Persons
Ghatampur MLA Saroj Kureel distributed tricycles to 30 disabled individuals under the Artificial Limb and Assistive Devices scheme in Kanpur. She urged them to become self-reliant through government welfare initiatives.
Ludhiana MC Starts Door-to-Door Cow Dung Collection
The Municipal Corporation in Ludhiana has initiated door-to-door cow dung collection at Haibowal dairy complex to prevent pollution in Buddha Dariya, with a three-year tender awarded for waste management.
Karnataka Commission Chairman Meets Civic Workers in Mysuru
Karnataka State Commission for Safai Karmachari chairman P Raghu held an interactive meeting with pourakarmikas in Mysuru, addressing grievances including wages, healthcare, and mechanization of sanitation work.
BSWC Chairperson Stresses Women's Sensitization for POSH Act
Bihar State Women Commission chairperson Apsara Mishra emphasized sensitizing women for better POSH Act implementation at a CUSB workshop, highlighting workplace safety initiatives.
Karnataka Special School Staff Protest Over Funding Issues
Special school teachers and non-teaching staff in Karnataka will protest at Freedom Park, Bengaluru on January 28, demanding resolution of funding delays and pay disparities affecting schools for children with disabilities.
Time Limits Set for MM Hills Pilgrimage After Leopard Attack
Following a fatal leopard attack, Chamarajanagar district restricts trekking to Male Mahadeshwara Hills shrine, imposing time limits and alternative transport arrangements for devotees' safety.
60kg Pangolin Scales Seized in Multi-State Wildlife Bust
Palamu Tiger Reserve officials seize 60kg pangolin scales and other wildlife trophies in coordinated operation across three states. Authorities call for stronger pre-emptive measures against wildlife crime networks.
Gujarat CM Orders Visitor Policy for Protected Forests
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has instructed officials to create a comprehensive visitor policy for protected forest areas in Gujarat, aiming to balance tourism with conservation.
India's National Harmony Institution Quietly Retreats
An opinion piece examines the quiet retreat of the National Foundation for Communal Harmony, questioning its current role and effectiveness in promoting unity in India.
Mysuru's Bogadi Road Pedestrian Revival Workshop
MSA students presented mapping studies and design proposals at AIISH campus workshop to improve pedestrian accessibility on Bogadi Road for disabled individuals, students, and senior citizens in Mysuru.
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