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YSRCP condemns 'scrapping' of pension to disabled; Vows to "fight against
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
YSR Congress has derided the coalition government for scrapping pensions to disabled persons and meekly allowing the privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), alleging that no tangible action was initiated against those leaders facing serious charges, said a press statement from YSRC
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"Delhi govt will be first in India to provide substantial assistance to pe
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
After the AAP government decided to provide Rs 5,000 monthly assistance to disabled persons, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday credited former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's 'treasury of honesty' as the vision behind the scheme and said that the Delhi government will be the
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DGCA fines Air India Rs 30 lakh for violating rules for disabled persons,
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
DGCA imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on Air India in connection with the incident of not providing wheelchair assistance to an 80-year-old passenger who collapsed and died after walking from the plane to the terminal in Mumbai airport.
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Delhi HC seeks response from Rapido in plea seeking direction to address i
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court recently sought a response from cab aggregator Rapido in a plea seeking direction to address issues faced by disabled people while using their services.
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Calling All Innovators, Visionaries, and Trailblazers: Nominate Now for th
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11: National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled Persons (NCPEDP) is calling innovators to submit their nominations for the prestigious 14th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards. These awards aim to acknowledge and honor ground-breaking initiatives that
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: PM Modi says government fo
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I laud the fortitude and accomplishments of our Divyang sisters and brothers. Our Government has undertaken numerous initiatives which have created opportunities for persons with disabilities and enabled them to shine, said PM Modi
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Telangana govt aids poorest of poor by giving them Aasara Pensions
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 23 (ANI): Aasara pension scheme was launched by the Telangana government on November 8, 2014, in Kothur in the Mahboobnagar district to provide pensions to old people, widows, patients suffering from elephantiasis, AIDS, physically disabled persons, beedi
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Supreme Court grants interim relief to physically disabled persons in UPSC
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI): In an interim order, the Supreme Court on Friday allowed physically disabled persons who have cleared the civil services exam, to provisionally apply to the Union Public Service Commission for selection in various categories including the Indian Police S
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Punjab: Cabinet approves Rs 1,000 as one time grant for widows, dependent
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], January 6 (ANI): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has decided to grant Rs 1,000 as one time grant per beneficiary over and above the monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 being given to old, widow, destitute women, dependent chil
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SC to hear plea seeking doorstep COVID vaccination for disabled on October
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on October 29 will hear a PIL seeking prioritised COVID vaccination for persons with disabilities at their place of residence since they face a higher risk of being impacted by the disease.
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SC notice to Centre on plea for door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination for disa
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Central government on a PIL seeking priority for COVID-19 vaccination for persons with disabilities at their place of residence since they face a higher risk of being impacted by COVID.
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TN: Visually challenged people attempt world record by weaving 50 chairs i
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 3 (ANI): As many as 50 visually challenged persons from Chennai on Wednesday attempted the UNICO Book Of World Records by weaving 50 chairs in six hours, ahead of International Day of Disabled Persons on Thursday.
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