Railway News: Indian Railways has launched a free e-wheelchair service to assist the elderly, differently-abled and needy passengers at the railway station. The service is free of cost and can be booked online through IRCTC’s official website. With the aim of ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers, the Indian Railways has introduced an e-wheelchair …
HIGHLIGHTS Special Olympics saw encouraging participation among differently-abled persons A number of competitions were held to bring out their talent Commissioner of Police appreciated JCI Vizag for its efforts in providing the platform. Visakhapatnam City Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi exhorted people to contribute to the development of specially-abled persons. Flagging off the 21st edition of …
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Retired teacher Ratnam, who contracted polio at the age of two and a half and lost her left leg, continues to inspire women suffering from cancer, at the age of 68. Ratnam makes artificial breasts (prosthesis/knockers) at a low cost for those who have had their breasts removed due to cancer. Many people face problems …
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The ‘Chief Minister’s Thayumanavar Scheme’ will be launched by Stalin here, wherein ration items including rice and sugar will be delivered to the intended beneficiaries at their doorsteps, an official release said. Chief Minister M K Stalin will launch a scheme on Tuesday to deliver ration items to the doors of over 21 lakh beneficiaries—senior …
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The scheme brought out by the social justice department will provide financial assistance to transgender persons for both purchase of land and construction of house. Often facing ostracism and exclusion, transgender persons have long struggled to find safe and affordable housing in Kerala. However, a new initiative by the state government is set to change …
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