Himachal Village Toru Rejects Costly Traditions
Toru village in Himachal's Sirmaur district unanimously adopts resolution banning extravagant weddings, liquor, and reforming rituals to ease economic burden on families.
Toru village in Himachal's Sirmaur district unanimously adopts resolution banning extravagant weddings, liquor, and reforming rituals to ease economic burden on families.
MP High School in Buxar celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanti with a youth awareness program and quiz competition, attended by DDC Niharika Chhavi as chief guest.
Discover Sainji, a Himalayan village in Tehri Garhwal where corn drying is an ancient art. Explore its sustainable farming, strong community, and why it's an offbeat travel gem. Plan your visit.
Goa Police warns parents about online dangers as fake friend requests and job offers lead to forced labour and exploitation. Learn how to protect your children on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences urges I&B Ministry to mandate anti-drug videos before films. Also plans screenings on Bengaluru's Namma Metro & buses. Details inside.
Discover why Mana, a Himalayan village in Uttarakhand, has been symbolically rebranded from 'India's Last Village' to 'India's First Village'. Explore its culture, treks, and sacred sites.
Charaideo district launches a unique student-driven campaign to prevent child marriage. Over 500 youths learn to spot signs and report cases. Join the movement for a #ChildMarriageFreeIndia.
Gumla DC Prerna Dixit visited the remote Karamdon-Asurtoli village, addressing long-pending road connectivity and welfare schemes for PVTG communities. A DPR for a bridge and an Aadhaar camp were ordered. Read more.
The IRS has discontinued its Direct File service for the 2026 tax season. Discover alternative free filing options like Free File, VITA, and MilTax for eligible taxpayers.
A mysterious pot dug up in a Rajasthan village, sparking a treasure frenzy, turned out to be a hoax. Police arrested two locals for cheating. Details inside.
Discover Babojola, a model village in Mayurbhanj where cleanliness is a way of life, enforced by CCTV and celebrated with a unique festival on Feb 15-16. Read its inspiring story.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras held nationwide awareness programs on Jan 3-4 to inform farmers and youth about the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G scheme's employment and livelihood benefits. Learn how this initiative aims to empower rural India.
Explore the haunting story of Martoli, a once-thriving trade village in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, abandoned after the 1962 war. Discover its history and fragile future. Read more.
Panic grips Pipraul village in UP's Badaun after a buffalo, bitten by a stray dog, dies. Over 200 villagers who consumed its milk in raita rush for anti-rabies vaccines. Health officials urge calm.
Jungle Teenkoniya Number Teen in Gorakhpur is now UP's first Jal Arpan village under Har Ghar Jal. Every home has 24x7 tap water. Read about this sustainable water model.
Over 2,000 people expected at Mandya's Food Safety Day on Jan 9. Event aims to raise awareness through 14 departmental stalls. Chairman H Krishna urges collective effort.
Mount Carmel School in Zirakpur organized a crucial drug awareness session for students, led by a police inspector. The initiative aimed to educate youth on substance abuse dangers and build a drug-free society. Read more about this vital school program.
Mount Carmel School, Chandigarh, organized a crucial drug abuse awareness session for students in collaboration with the State Legal Services Authority. Learn about the initiative's impact and key messages.
Delhi Police is creatively using viral Instagram reels and popular film scenes like 'Dhurandhar' to raise awareness about phone scams and drug abuse, making safety messages relatable. Learn how they're adapting to modern information consumption.
A multidisciplinary team in Ranchi provides free mental health awareness in schools, focusing on youth anxiety. Over 10,000 sessions conducted since 2014. Learn how they help.
Over 300 students & police in Mohali's anti-drug cycle rally. SSP Sandeep Garg leads initiative, stressing community action against substance abuse. Read more.
Gudem village in Mancherial boycotts elections for 40+ years over ST seat reservations, leading to severe water scarcity, land devaluation, and job losses. Read how a political standstill cripples development.
Jalandhar's Mass Media Wing launches a major campaign to create tobacco-free youth. Learn about the awareness drive, health risks, and community action.
Simkot village in Pithoragarh introduces strict community penalties, including Rs 50,000 fines and social boycott, to fight rising alcohol consumption and smuggling, aiming to protect youth and families.
Maharashtra govt scales up its Smart & Intelligent Village scheme to 75 villages in Nagpur, Amravati, Hingoli, Sindhudurg, and Pune. The project aims for tech-enabled, service-driven rural transformation.
Three days after five women were gang-raped in Kochang village while performing a street play, police detain three school staff. Rs 50,000 reward offered for suspect identification.
In Rajasthan's Berwai village, 110 women from the Kalbelia community attend night school learning literacy, health, and empowerment. Discover how education transforms lives.
Over 100 students in Jalandhar participated in a poster-making contest under Project CHETNA to raise awareness about drug abuse. The initiative aims to empower youth against substance addiction.
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
Himachal Pradesh students participate in legal literacy program, learning constitutional rights and fundamental duties. Initiative aims to create informed citizens.