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New currency notes a problem for visually impaired |
Demonetisation has created a new demon for the city's visually impaired, who are struggling to identify the new notes on the basis of length and width
For the sighted among us, the inconveniences of... |
General, Policy News |
23/Dec/2016 |
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Bangalore University denied hostel admission: Disabled students |
BENGALURU: Bangalore University has allegedly denied admission to some differently-abled students at its free hostels on the Jnana Bharati campus. According to a complaint filed by six students, in... |
General |
22/Dec/2016 |
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‘Project Umeed’ to provide job avenues to disabled |
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, December 20
The Pehal Resource Centre will collaborate with the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre Ludhiana to set up a nodal centre for employment and skill development... |
General |
21/Dec/2016 |
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Visually impaired players stranded in Guwahati |
A team of visually impaired players who are returning back to Manipur from Delhi after participating in the 20th All India National Blind Sports Meet is reported to be stuck at Guwahati as all... |
General, Adventure and Sports |
20/Dec/2016 |
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STATE DIVYANG COMMISSION WOULD START FROM NEXT YEAR: CM |
State Divyang Commission has been formed this year and it would start functioning from January, next year, said Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat while addressing the gathering at Uttarakhand... |
General, Policy News |
16/Dec/2016 |
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RS PASSES DISABILITIES BILL; DISCRIMINATION TO EARN 2-YR JAIL |
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, stipulating up to two-year jail term and a maximum fine of `5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled... |
General, Policy News |
16/Dec/2016 |
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RPWD Bill slated to empower a large number of disabled people |
HYDERABAD: With the Rajya Sabha passing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Bill, 2014 on Wednesday reactions came pouring in from groups as well as individuals working for safeguarding the... |
General, Policy News |
16/Dec/2016 |
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Studio for recording talking books comes up in city |
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, December 9
A studio for recording talking books in the digital format was opened at the Drishti Technology Centre here today. The centre is run by an NGO, Saksham... |
General, Education and Employment |
16/Dec/2016 |
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Rajya Sabha clears Disabilities Bill, 2014: Here are the key highlights |
Rajya Sabha clears Disabilities Bill, 2014: Here are the key highlights.
Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed The Right of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 with amendments. The bill will now go back... |
General |
14/Dec/2016 |
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Minister honours visually impaired for social work |
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, December 13
Visually impaired Ankit Kapoor (33), with six others, was honoured with the state award for social work during a function to commemorate International Day... |
General |
14/Dec/2016 |
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