Reportage
Amid rising Omicron cases, India’s unemployment rate four-month high
India has recorded a high unemployment rate in the past four months amid the pandemic. Last month in December, the unemployment rate was highest in Haryana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir.
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From studying telecom engineering to organising Bastar’s tribal women into an FPO, here’s an inspiring journey
Along with 337 tribal women of Bastar, Deena Nath Rajput has formed an FPO – Bhumgadi – to market and sell their forest and agri produce. The FPO now includes 6,100 farmers. Bhumgadi FPO also runs the Bastar Café in Jagdalpur.
Puja Bhattacharjee
Here’s what it took for an alcoholic to realise that his family has had enough and it’s time to quit
Gaon Connection has collaborated with the World Health Organization for an awareness campaign that seeks to inform people about the harmful effects of alcohol. As part of the series, here’s the story of Yash, who lives his life by adhering to healthy habits but he also has a dark past to talk about. Read on to know more.
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Assured with early NEET counselling, quashing of FIR — doctors call off strike
After 15-days of striking to protest against the delay in the NEET counselling, the resident doctors finally called it off after being assured of early resolution of the admission process and quashing of the FIR registered against them. Details here.
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COVID19 vaccine registration for children to begin from Jan 1 — here’s how to register
All those aged 15 years or more will be able to register on CoWIN from January 1 onwards. Children can book a slot using their parents’ existing CoWIN accounts. They can also walk in to get their shots. Details here.
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Environment ministry downplays reports of highest tiger deaths ever recorded in a year
As per the official website of National Tiger Conservation Authority, a total of 126 tigers died this year — highest since it began collecting the data in 2012. But the Union Environment Ministry has termed the news reports as ‘lopsided’.
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A small eatery, run by four migrant brothers, is keeping the taste of north Karnataka alive in Bengaluru
Sri Siddeshwara, a restaurant run by four brothers from Ainapur village in Belagavi, serves traditional and nutritious north Karnataka cuisine that includes jolada rotti, avalakki, girmit, and holige.
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Top 10 Conversations of 2021 on Gaon Cafe
Gaon Connection’s live show on rural matters – Gaon Cafe – invited experts in various fields, including villagers from remote parts of the land, to share their views and concerns on issues ranging from the impact of the pandemic on farming and flash floods to crimes against women and mining.
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Won’t delay Uttar Pradesh elections as all political parties against postponing: Election Commission
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra also informed that it shall be ensured that people above 80 years of age, people with disabilities and those ‘affected by COVID19’ will be able to vote from home.
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Fishing communities in Maharashtra oppose environment ministry’s draft CRZ notification
The draft notification proposes amendments which include exempting prior clearance for development projects, allowing removal of sand bars, and creating ‘permanent’ beach shacks. Local communities and experts fear these amendments will put the coastal ecology and vulnerable communities at risk.