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Delhi Launches CM Jan Sunwai Portal to Digitise Public Grievance Redressal

February 26, 2026

Rekha Gupta Unveils Unified Complaint System and Upgraded e-District Services

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has introduced the CM Jan Sunwai Portal along with a dedicated mobile application, marking a significant expansion of the Capital’s digital governance framework. The initiative enables residents to file complaints online and strengthens institutional accountability through a technology-enabled grievance redressal mechanism. Simultaneously, the government rolled out enhanced e-District services and a redesigned admission system for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Disadvantaged Groups (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN).

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West Bengal Launches ₹1,500 Allowance Scheme for Educated Job Seekers

February 26, 2026

Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026: West Bengal’s Monthly Aid for Unemployed Youth

The West Bengal government has announced the Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026, a new welfare initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to unemployed youth in the state. The scheme was unveiled by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the presentation of the interim Budget. Under the programme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly allowance of ₹1,500. The scheme will officially come into effect on 1 April 2026, ahead of its originally proposed August rollout.

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Kaziranga Emerges as Key Stronghold for Vulnerable Fishing Cat

February 26, 2026

First Scientific Assessment Reveals Healthy Fishing Cat Population

The first dedicated scientific assessment of the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) has established Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve as a major habitat for the globally vulnerable species. Drawing on camera-trap images from the all-India tiger estimation exercise, researchers documented 57 distinct individuals across more than 450 sq. km of the reserve. The findings were released on 22 February, commemorated as Fishing Cat Day.

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Suspected Marine Neurotoxin Poisoning Probed in Kerala

February 26, 2026

Tetrodotoxin Under Investigation After Vizhinjam Incident

Food safety authorities in Thiruvananthapuram have initiated an investigation into a suspected case of marine neurotoxin poisoning following multiple instances of severe illness linked to seafood consumption at a restaurant in Vizhinjam. The episode began on the night of 16 February, when three members of a six-member family developed acute symptoms. Two individuals succumbed within hours. In the following days, six additional cases of critical illness were reported, all associated with the same establishment and date.

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India-Japan Joint Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2026 Begins

February 25, 2026

Ladakh Scouts and JGSDF Conduct DHARMA GUARDIAN in Uttarakhand

The 7th edition of the India–Japan Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN commenced on 24 February 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. Scheduled to run until 9 March 2026, the exercise continues to serve as a vital platform for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Conducted annually, the training engagement alternates between India and Japan, reflecting the expanding strategic partnership between the two nations.

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