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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.