Category : Public Policy


India's First Spider Museum Disappears in Bureaucratic Tangles

India's pioneering national spider museum in Chikhaldara, established in 2018 to boost tourism and research, has vanished. The hall is now a classroom, and rare preserved spider species are missing, sparking criticism over bureaucratic neglect.

Menstrual Leave Debate: Supreme Court Defers to Policy Makers

The Supreme Court of India declined to mandate menstrual leave nationwide, citing concerns about potential hiring discrimination against women. The debate highlights workplace challenges for women with conditions like PCOS and cultural stigma around menst

Noida Botanical Garden Revamp: Entry Closed for Two Years

The Botanical Garden of Indian Republic in Noida's Sector 38A is undergoing a ₹490-crore upgrade, with visitor entry closed since January 2025. The revamp includes new zones, gardens, and an interpretation centre, set to complete in about two years.

Rudrapur Bans Meat Sales During Navratri, Fines Food Outlets

Rudrapur Municipal Corporation in Uttarakhand has imposed a complete ban on raw and cooked meat sales from March 19 to 27 during Navratri, coinciding with Eid-Al-Fitr. Major food outlets like KFC and Burger King have been fined for non-compliance, sparkin

MPs Aim for Child Marriage-Free India by 2030

Over 20 MPs from various parties collaborate under 'MPs for Children' to eliminate child marriage by 2030, emphasizing parliamentary action and social media restrictions for child protection.

Delhi's Ram Chowk Market: A Fire Hazard Nightmare

The bustling Ram Chowk market in southwest Delhi, with its 450+ shops and dense layout, faces severe fire risks due to combustible materials, dangling wires, and narrow lanes that hinder emergency access.

Karnataka Water Crisis: Quality Demands Urgent Reforms

Water contamination in Karnataka highlights that mere access to water is insufficient. This editorial calls for quality-focused reforms, stringent monitoring, and systemic changes to ensure safe drinking water for all residents.

Jharkhand Orders Pet Shops to Register Within 15 Days

Jharkhand Animal Welfare Board mandates all pet shops and dog breeding centers to register within 15 days to combat animal cruelty and prevent zoonotic diseases. Only six centers are currently registered statewide.

Chandigarh's Master Plan 2031: New Convention & Concert Centers

Chandigarh administration pushes forward key projects under Master Plan 2031, including an International Convention Centre in Sector 17, a Concert Centre in Sarangpur, and a permanent exhibition centre to boost MICE tourism and preserve Le Corbusier's arc

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