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Social Justice department brainstorms issues affecting beggars, homeless
New Delhi, April 26: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) has hosted a seminar to understand and deliberate on strategies and share knowledge regarding rehabilitating beggars, the homeless, and the destitute in the country.
IPL 2025: Umran Malik joins KKR for rehab and return to cricket programme
New Delhi, April 25: Tearaway pacer Umran Malik, who was ruled out of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, has joined the franchise for a rehab and return to cricket programme, which will continue for the remainder of the season.
40 individuals to get Indian citizenship certificates in Gujarat's Patan under CAA
Gandhinagar, April 22: In a step under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 40 eligible individuals will be granted Indian citizenship certificates at a special ceremony scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Odhav Nagar in Gujarat's Patan district.
Murshidabad violence: Calcutta HC forms 3-member panel for rehabilitation of displaced people
Kolkata, April 18: The Calcutta High Court has directed the formation of a three-member committee for the identification and rehabilitation of people displaced by the violence which took place during the protests over the Waqf Act in Murshidabad district.
Won't let Wayanad township work begin till payment of dues: Elstone Estate workers
Wayanad, April 12: Workers of Elstone Estate in Wayanad on Saturday said that they will not allow the township work to begin until their dues are paid.
Twenty-two Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, April 8: At least twenty-two Maoists surrendered on Tuesday in the Bijapur area of Chhattisgarh.
Maha Cabinet clears amendments to the Act to accelerate slum-free Maharashtra scheme
Mumbai, April 8: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the amendments to the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971 to speed up slum rehabilitation in the state and make Maharashtra slum-free.
Centre provides Rs 217 crore for relief, rehabilitation of violence-hit displaced people in Manipur
Imphal, April 6: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has provided Rs 217 crore as financial support in the last fiscal year (2024-25) for relief and rehabilitation measures for those people displaced due to the ethnic violence in Manipur since May 3, 2023, officials said here on Sunday.
Maha govt to set up help desks for rehabilitation of juvenile offenders
Mumbai, April 5: The Maharashtra government will set up help desks in Observation Homes across the state to ensure the rights and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday has approved a proposal for the establishment of Help Desks in Observation Homes across the state.
We will free the country from Naxalism by March: Amit Shah
Dantewada, April 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Naxalism will be completely eradicated from the country by next year. He said that Naxalism is on the verge of ending in Bastar and that the BJP government is committed to freeing India from the grip of "Laal Aatank" by March 2026.
There is no war-like situation in Chhattisgarh, govt do not want to fire single bullet: Deputy CM Vijay Sharma
Raipur, April 2: After the purported letter issued in the name of banned outlawed organisation Community Party of India (Maoist) central committee expressing peace talk and ceasefire, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the portfolio of Home Department, said that neither the state government nor the government at centre want to fire a single bullet, but how discussion would be possible using terminology 'ceasefire' as there is no war-like situation in the state.
5,520 drug users received treatment, 612 recovered: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, April 2: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday informed the Assembly that as of January 2025, a total of 5,520 injection drug users have received treatment from Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) centers. Of these, 612 have completed treatment and returned to the mainstream of healthy, normal lives.
L-G Sinha says Central govt committed to ensure Kashmiri Pandits return to Kashmir
Jammu, March 31: Reiterating Central government's commitment to ensure the dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha has said that the efforts are being made to create a conducive environment for the return of the community.
Central government wants Kashmiri Pandits to return to Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, March 30: Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the central government is committed to facilitating the return of Kashmiri Pandits to Kashmir and is continuously working to create an environment conducive to their return.
Ahead of PM Modi's visit, 50 Maoists lay down arms in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, March 30: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 50 Maoists have renounced their insurgent activities and chosen to reintegrate into society, marking a significant triumph for the ongoing anti-naxal drive and "Lon Varratu (Come Back Home)" campaign by Central and state governments.
Chhattisgarh: 15 Maoists surrender in Dantewada
Bhopal, March 29: Fifteen Maoists surrendered on Saturday before security forces in the Naxal-affected district of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh, pledging to join the mainstream of society.
Water from Polavaram will be released only after completion of displaced rehabilitation: Andhra CM
Polavaram, March 27: Reaffirming that the Polavaram project is the state's lifeline, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that the state government totally has the responsibility of doing justice to the displaced who sacrificed everything for the project.
CM Vijayan, Priyanka Gandhi criticise Centre for not supporting Wayanad rehabilitation
Wayanad (Kerala), March 27: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, participating in the foundation stone laying for the Wayanad Model Township at Kalpetta for victims of the devastating July 2024 landslide on Thursday, criticised the Centre for not providing any grant for the rehabilitation of the hapless people who lost everything.
Polavaram project is Andhra Pradesh's lifeline: CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravathi, March 27: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday emphasised that the Polavaram project is the lifeline of the state.
Maha: MoU signed between Mahapreet and NBCC for redevelopment of housing complexes in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 27: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday between Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (Mahapreet) and NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna company of the Union government under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, for the implementation of various infrastructure projects.
Dharavi project survey crosses earlier benchmark
Mumbai, March 25: The Dharavi survey for the proposed redevelopment project has crossed the earlier benchmark. The ongoing survey has surpassed the scope of the last survey done in 2007-08 to map and document Dharavi’s residential and commercial structures.
Gujarat: Employment training program launched for prisoners in Chhota Udepur
Ahmedabad, March 24: In an initiative aimed at rehabilitating prisoners, District Collector Gargi Jain inaugurated a 13-day self-employment training program at the Chhota Udepur Sub Jail in Gujarat on Monday.
Cost of war: Israel faces 100,000 disabled veterans by 2030
Tel Aviv, March 23: Israel reported a sharp increase in the number of wounded security personnel on Sunday morning, ahead of its first international rehabilitation conference on Tuesday.
After return to Earth, Sunita Williams undergoes rehabilitation
Washington, March 19: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have begun a 45-day rehabilitation program to help them adapt to Earth's gravity after spending nine months in space.
Peace returning to Manipur, 7,000 houses approved: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 18: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha about the steps taken to restore normalcy in violence-hit Manipur.
MBK chief vows to use personal assets to support ailing Homeplus suppliers
Seoul, March 16: Private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd., which owns Homeplus, said on Sunday its chief will use his personal assets to support suppliers of the major discount store chain affected by the court-led rehabilitation process.
BJP seeks rehabilitation of shopkeepers displaced in Jammu
Jammu, March 15: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs on Saturday sought the rehabilitation of 39 displaced shopkeepers in Jammu city.
Homeplus apologises for rehabilitation, vows full debt payment
Seoul, March 14: The president of Homeplus, a major discount store chain in South Korea, offered a public apology on Friday to retailers and investors affected by the company's court-led rehabilitation process.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai urges people to celebrate Holi with peace and brotherhood
Raipur, March 13: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended his greetings to everyone in the state on the occasion of Holi and urged people to celebrate it with peace and brotherhood.
State pension fund retrieves half of $423.5 million investment in Homeplus
Seoul, March 8: South Korea's state pension fund has said it recovered about half of its total investment of 612.1 billion won ($423.5 million) in major retailer Homeplus Co., which recently entered a court-led rehabilitation process amid liquidity worries.
Siddaramaiah announces Rs 10 crore Maoists' rehabilitation package
Bengaluru, March 7: The Karnataka government, headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Friday announced the formulation of a Rs 10 crore Maoists' rehabilitation package.
SC refuses to put brake on Dharavi Redevelopment Project
New Delhi, March 7: Declining to interfere with the Bombay High Court's 'justified' decision, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to put a brake on the ongoing construction work for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) in Mumbai by the Adani Group.
People have forgotten, but we can't PM Modi on rehabilitation of evacuated villages during 1962 war
Uttarkashi, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the government has launched a campaign to rehabilitate the villages evacuated during the India-China war of 1962.
Rajasthan: Official emphasises on quality rehabilitation to make Jaipur beggar-free
Jaipur, March 5: Every possible effort will be made to ensure the quality rehabilitation of individuals involved in begging to preserve Jaipur's glorious tradition and image, said District Collector Jitendra Kumar Soni on Wednesday.
Vantara wildlife centre vibrant example of centuries-old ethos to protect those we share planet with: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Vantara, the world's largest wildlife research centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar and praised the wildlife conservation initiative, calling it a vibrant example of India's centuries-old ethos of protecting all living beings.
PM Modi visits Vantara - wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his three-day visit to Gujarat, visited Vantara – a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre in Jamnagar.
Don't take provocative steps against Wayanad landslide bank defaulters: Kerala HC
Kochi, March 3: The Kerala High Court on Monday ordered the Kerala government to direct the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) not to take any provocative steps against any Wayanad landslide victim who has defaulted on bank loans, till the matter of loan waiver is decided by the Central government.
All political parties must join hands to tackle drug menace: Punjab minister
Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Saturday gave a clarion call to all political parties, social and religious organisations and NGOs to join hands with the government to form a united front and make the state a drug-free state.
Maharashtra govt regulates TDR market for Dharavi Redevelopment Project
Mumbai, February 28: The Maharashtra government has introduced several measures to regulate the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) market for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), said a press statement on Friday.
Housing for all is our policy, says Dharavi Redevelopment Project CEO
Mumbai, Feb 27: Dharavi Redevelopment Project CEO, SVR Srinivas, on Thursday re-emphasised that all those residents who have missed out on the eligibility survey must come forward and submit their documents else they may miss out on the redevelopment benefits.