Divyang

Divya Kala Mela 2022 starts TODAY; Divyang artisans, entrepreneurs to showcase craftsmanship at Kartavya Path

Divya Kala Mela 2022 will be open to public from December 2-7 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; visitors will witness a series of cultural activities, including performances by Divyang artists, reports ANI. 

Dec 02, 2022, 10:57 AM IST

Supreme Court upholds Kerala HC order, says disabled people can't be denied quota in job promotions

The top court said that the 1995 Act does not make a distinction between a person who may have entered service on account of disability and one who may have acquired disability after having entered the service.

Jun 29, 2021, 10:42 AM IST

Mann ki Baat: Make lives of 'divyangs' easier by using Artificial Intelligence, PM Modi urges scientists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also urged scientists to make use of artificial intelligence for early detection of natural calamities.

Feb 25, 2018, 12:21 PM IST

Railways replaces 'viklang' with 'divyang' in concession forms

Almost two years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested to address persons with disabilities as 'divyang' (divine bodies), the Railways has decided to make changes in this regard in the concession certificates issued to such people.

Jan 27, 2018, 12:37 PM IST

Govt launches video of national anthem in sign language

Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey on Thursday launched a video of the National Anthem in sign language.

Aug 10, 2017, 18:49 PM IST

Centre renames disability department; 'viklang' to be called as 'divyang'

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will now be known as 'Divyangjan' Sashaktikaran Vibhag in Hindi, dropping the word 'viklangjan' from its previous nomenclature.

May 25, 2016, 17:00 PM IST

UP: Boy without hands from Mainpuri secured 71.8% marks in 10th Board Exams

Boy without hands from Mainpuri U.P. secured 71.8% marks in 10th Board Exams. Watch complete news story of Aaj Ka Special for getting detailed updates!

May 22, 2016, 16:20 PM IST