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  1. For God's sake, make State Advisory Board for Persons with Disabilities functional within a month: HC

    For God's sake, make State Advisory Board for Persons with Disabilities functional within a month: HC

    Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to operationalize the state advisory council for policies related to disabled persons within a month."For God's sake, do it by then," the HC said.A division bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice...
  2. ASSOCHAM event highlights important role of assistive technology in empowering persons with disabilities

    ASSOCHAM event highlights important role of assistive technology in empowering persons with disabilities

    With this year's theme "Innovation and sustainable solutions for equal opportunities", the conference highlighted the importance of information and communication technologies (ICT), accessible physical infrastructure and transport, promotion of employment opportunities through political...
  3. HC pulls up Maharashtra government over vacant posts in advisory board for persons with disabilities

    HC pulls up Maharashtra government over vacant posts in advisory board for persons with disabilities

    Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Maharashtra government for its "apathy" in filling vacancies in the state advisory council for policies related to disabled people, making it non-functional for four years.A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit...
  4. HC asks Maharashtra government about steps taken for telecast of educational programs for disabled students

    HC asks Maharashtra government about steps taken for telecast of educational programs for disabled students

    Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra government for the measures it has taken to implement its decision to strengthen the education of disabled people by disseminating programs with sign language interpreters.A division bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and...
  5. IIT Bombay signs agreement for collaboration on developing ship trajectory prediction tools

    IIT Bombay signs agreement for collaboration on developing ship trajectory prediction tools

    Mumbai, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) on Friday said it has signed an agreement with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) to develop a ship trajectory prediction tool aimed at improving maritime safety.As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two...
  6. Work underway to increase social security pension to Rs 3,000: Odisha minister

    Work underway to increase social security pension to Rs 3,000: Odisha minister

    Bhubaneswar, Odisha government is working to increase the social security pension given to disabled persons, widows and senior citizens to Rs 3,000 per month, minister Nityananda Gond said on Tuesday.Gond, Minister of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, said work is...
  7. Rapist caught by cognitively challenged, non-verbal girl; gets life imprisonment

    Rapist caught by cognitively challenged, non-verbal girl; gets life imprisonment

    Palghar, Maharashtra: A statement given using sign language by an intellectually disabled 16-year-old girl, who cannot speak, has led to the conviction of her rapist.A special court in Vasai, which hears cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, on Friday...
  8. Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India organizes 'Wheelchair Basketball Coaching Camp'

    Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India organizes 'Wheelchair Basketball Coaching Camp'

    Rudrapur (Uttarakhand)[India], A three-day special wheelchair basketball training camp at Stone Ridge International Public School, Rudrapur began on Friday and will conclude on Sunday.The camp is being jointly organized by the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India and Disabled Sporting...
  9. Around 2.6 lakh voters are eligible to vote in Himachal by-election

    Around 2.6 lakh voters are eligible to vote in Himachal by-election

    Shimla: Around 2.6 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in the by-elections to be held in three assembly constituencies on July 10, the election department said on Friday.A total of 2,59,340 voters, including 3,923 service voters, can exercise their franchise in the by-elections in the...
  10. Disabled man approaches Kerala High Court for permission to take driving license test

    Disabled man approaches Kerala High Court for permission to take driving license test

    After turning 18, the 40 per cent disabled person, who had a difference in his right arm and hand, applied for permission from the transport authorities at the request of a driving school.His application along with a medical fitness certificate, stating that he was eligible if proper...
  11. Nagarjuna meets specially-abled fan who was pushed by his bodyguard in viral video

    Nagarjuna meets specially-abled fan who was pushed by his bodyguard in viral video

    New Delhi: Nagarjuna on Wednesday met a disabled fan, two days after he criticized the way the Telugu superstar's bodyguard misbehaved with the man.In a new video shared by celebrity photographer Viral Bhayani's officialNagarjuna is seen hugging the man, who apologizes to him but the actor...
  12. Nagarjuna has apologized after a video of his security personnel pushing a disabled fan surfaced online.

    Nagarjuna has apologized after a video of his security personnel pushing a disabled fan surfaced online.

    New Delhi, Telugu superstar Nagarjuna has apologized after a video of one of his bodyguards pushing a disabled fan went viral on social media, saying the incident should not have happened."This just came to my attention... this should not have happened!! I apologize to the gentleman and will...
  13. Businessman's body found in a room in Delhi

    Businessman's body found in a room in Delhi

    New Delhi [India]: The body of a businessman was found in a room in Delhi's Sri Nagar, police said on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Lal Rishi Kumar Singh.According to Delhi Police, on June 16, at around 18:37 pm, Subhash Place police station in Sri Nagar, Delhi received information...
  14. Khandu approves Rs 100 crore under Chief Minister Social Security Scheme in Arunachal

    Khandu approves Rs 100 crore under Chief Minister Social Security Scheme in Arunachal

    Itanagar, Hours after taking oath, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday signed her first official document, approving the release of Rs 100 crore under the Chief Minister Social Security Scheme (CMSSS), providing relief to farmers across the state. Around 80,000 people will...
  15. 4 films for disabled people to be screened at Mumbai International Film Festival

    4 films for disabled people to be screened at Mumbai International Film Festival

    All four films will be screened in the disabled categories. The audience will get a chance to delve into the world of animation with the episodes 'Little Krishna: The Horror Cave' and 'Little Krishna: Challenge of the Brute' and 'Jai Jagannath'.Additionally, Methyl Davik's short film, 'Cross...
  16. Lancet study shows heatwave disproportionately affects people with disabilities

    Lancet study shows heatwave disproportionately affects people with disabilities

    New Delhi: Heat waves have a greater toll on disabled people than people with disabilities, according to a new research that has found an increase in the number of people hospitalized due to exposure to extreme heat. .Researchers at Pusan ​​National University, South Korea, examined how...
  17. Rajasthan man allegedly cuts off his genitals while in police custody due to fear of arrest in molestation case

    Rajasthan man allegedly cuts off his genitals while in police custody due to fear of arrest in molestation case

    Jaipur: A disabled man, fearing arrest for molesting and abusing some women in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, allegedly cut off his private parts while in police custody. Police gave this information on Monday.He said that 35-year-old Abdul Washid was detained on Sunday night.Additional...
  18. "First quarter pension should reach the accounts of all the beneficiaries by June 30": CM Yogi

    "First quarter pension should reach the accounts of all the beneficiaries by June 30": CM Yogi

    Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that the funds for the first quarter of the upcoming financial year should be sent to the pension of senior citizens, destitute women, disabled persons and persons affected by leprosy. Bank accounts of...
  19. Trinity Infratech launches CSR initiative with Earth Saviors Foundation to help the old age and disabled.

    Trinity Infratech launches CSR initiative with Earth Saviors Foundation to help the old age and disabled.

    Leading real estate company Trinity Infratech proudly announces its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in partnership with Earth Saviors Foundation. This collaborative effort is dedicated to supporting the elderly and the disabled – Trinity Infratech's unwavering commitment towards...
  20. Trinity Infratech launches CSR initiative with Earth Saviors Foundation to help old age and disabled

    Trinity Infratech launches CSR initiative with Earth Saviors Foundation to help old age and disabled

    ht syndicationNew Delhi [India], June 6: Trinity Infratech, a leading real estate company, proudly launched a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in partnership with Earth Saviors. Initiative has been announced. foundation. This collaborative effort is dedicated to supporting the...
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