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Jharkhand's Industries Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav urged corporates to invest csr funds within the state, emphasizing an ethical obligation to host communities. He announced a new monitoring cell to ensure transparency in corporate profits and CSR allocations, aiming to bridge the gap between company initiatives and local needs.

India's Anu-sandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is urging global industries and philanthropists to invest in R&D using csr funds. This marks the first time a government agency has officially sought private collaboration for high-impact, translational research projects, aiming to drive innovation into real-world applications.

Academics Suffer Due To Administrative Disruptions

In a bold move against climate change, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister has unveiled the new Green Climate Fund, aimed at enhancing the state's greenery. This fund will be supported through cesses on various state activities, mining operations, and vehicle registrations (with EVs excluded), alongside voluntary and CSR donations.

Calls grow for transparent transfer counselling

Event in Shivamogga; schools to cost ₹3.5 crore each; toppers to be felicitated

Two years after Trichy corporation allocated funds for redeveloping vacant spaces under major road overbridges, projects have failed to meet objectives. Instead of play areas or green spaces, these areas are encroached upon, used for parking, or become dumping grounds, with some facilities remaining underutilized or closed.

A high-level health team investigated a suspected food poisoning outbreak in Odisha's Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts after two deaths in Nuadihi village and two in nearby areas. Fifty-four people fell ill following a post-funeral feast. Samples were collected, and affected villagers are receiving treatment. Officials advised against using pond water and initiated disinfection efforts.

Spanning approximately 3,000 square feet on the building’s fourth floor, the MCCC houses a central LED video wall, flanked by two additional LED screens. This setup provides operators with real-time visual feeds from across the district.

A new technology platform, Scribe Bank, has launched to connect visually impaired students with verified volunteer scribes, ensuring they can take exams without being turned away. This initiative by Save the Quest, supported by Indian Oil, aims to bridge a critical gap in accessibility.

Bengaluru's upcoming Blue Line Metro could run entirely on solar power, a study by IISc's Sustainable Transportation Lab reveals. Land owned by BMRCL is sufficient for solar panel installation across stations, viaducts, and depots. This initiative promises significant annual savings, with a payback period of under two years, making it a financially sound infrastructure investment.

Justice Ananda Sen of the Jharkhand High Court laid the foundation stone for the new Bokaro District Bar Association building on Sunday. The event, attended by judicial officers and advocates, highlighted the importance of coordination for justice delivery. Approved csr funds will support development works including a solar power plant and e-library.

Rajya Sabha member Kamal Haasan has urged the Tamil Nadu government to launch a state-owned OTT platform for Tamil content at subsidized rates. He also proposed a mandatory 8-week OTT window for films, abolition of local body entertainment tax, and a dedicated anti-piracy team to support the film industry.