Physically Challenged

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In the twin-city however, such schemes are lying crippled owing to the sheer apathy and insensitive approach of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC).

MBMC razing stalls run by disabled locals

One such scheme being awarding them permission to set up stalls or kiosks through local self-governing bodies.

04 Oct 2018 2:03 AM

Coaches for specially-abled to get lift up

He further claimed that despite complaints, the railway failed to take any action against such unauthorised passengers.

08 Aug 2018 2:28 AM

The existing design scheme of coaches for the differently-abled.

CR to change design and colour of reserved coach

“The same instructions will also be followed by the Western Railway too,” Mr Tanna said.

18 Jun 2018 2:19 AM

Sonawane said, 'These elderly people are generally the ones who have been abandoned by their families and have no option but to beg. I not only do their check up but also give them free medicines which I carry with me. I do this from 10 am to 3 pm from Monday to Saturday.' (Photo: ANI)

Keeping humanity above all: This Pune doctor treats beggars for free

Dr Sonawane starts his day by visiting religious places and treating elderly and physically challenged homeless people, who beg to survive.

27 May 2018 6:03 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Disabled-friendly India plan in limbo

Modi asked them to ensure that adequate unisex accessible toilets for the physically challenged are also constructed.

15 Oct 2017 4:21 AM

Kerala paralympic champion ‘humiliated’ at Cochin airport

Mathew made to wait in taxi for 45 mins.

18 Aug 2017 1:13 AM

Delhi Election Commission to make voting easier for divyangs

The election commission is also planning to felicitate a few senior citizens who will come to cast their vote.

23 Apr 2017 1:45 AM

Three departments -- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Engineering and Hospital Administration -- have been asked to identify the gaps and draw out the modalities to make the building disabled friendly. (Photo: File)

AIIMS lacks facilities allowing smooth access to physically challenged: audit

Currently elevators, installed in the hospital areas have an operator to guide the patients with special needs.

01 Mar 2017 8:18 PM

Patil, a trained vocalist and piano player, molested the girl under the pretext of teaching her how to play the keyboard.

Disabled man booked for molesting minor

The minor had recently joined the same academy to learn singing and keyboard playing.

15 Dec 2016 6:41 AM

The circular has warned cops of strict disciplinary measures. (Representational image)

Mumbai Police told not to travel in bogies for the disabled

The circular came in the wake of reports that eight policemen were recently caught travelling in bogeys meant for physically-challenged.

28 Nov 2016 2:06 AM

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