Lok Pahal Jan Manch

13/12/2025

13/12/2025

The Delhi government has enforced a new law to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools. Education Minister Ashish Sood announced that the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fee Fixation and Regulation) Act, 2025 has come into effect immediately. The law mandates scrutiny of fee proposals, approvals, reporting, and strict monitoring by the Education Department. Sood said the issue was ignored for 27 years by previous governments, while the current government implemented this reform within days. He reiterated that “education is a right, not a business,” adding that the law will address parents’ long-standing concerns and improve transparency. Key provisions include mandatory parent participation in fee decisions, public disclosure of school finances, a strong grievance redressal system, and prior government approval for any fee hike.
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13/12/2025

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced that the second anniversary of the Ram Temple’s Pran Pratishtha will be observed on December 31. As part of the celebrations, flags will be hoisted atop the spires of seven sub-shrines within the temple complex. The trust said the anniversary will be celebrated as Pratishtha Dwadashi. The final outline of the program will be decided in a meeting scheduled for Saturday. Trust officials also stated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath may attend the ceremony as chief guests and could jointly hoist the flags on all seven sub-shrines.
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12/12/2025

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Pakistan has, for the first time since independence, introduced Sanskrit as part of its regular academic curriculum, a move being seen as a historic shift in the country’s linguistic and cultural studies. The initiative began as a weekend workshop, which saw participation from students, researchers, professionals, and members of the public. Following an encouraging response, it was expanded into a four-credit university course, with plans to develop it further into a diploma or extended academic program in the future. The Sanskrit program is being led by Dr. Shahid Rashid, Associate Professor of Sociology at Forman Christian College, who learned Sanskrit through online platforms and is now teaching the course at LUMS. According to Dr. Rashid, Sanskrit is a shared classical and cultural language, and studying it helps in gaining a deeper understanding of regional history, philosophy, and literature. While students initially found the language challenging, many developed interest as they became familiar with its logical and structured grammar. The university is also considering launching separate courses and research programs on texts such as the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, with the aim of producing scholars of Sanskrit and classical literature in Pakistan over the next 10 to 15 years.
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12/12/2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18 to strengthen India’s key partnerships in the Middle East and Africa. The visit will begin with Jordan on December 15–16, at the invitation of King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, where talks will be held on bilateral ties and regional developments. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of India–Jordan diplomatic relations. Prime Minister Modi will then travel to Ethiopia on December 16–17 at the invitation of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali. The final leg of the visit will be to Oman on December 17–18, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations, and will focus on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
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11/12/2025

Delhi has taken a major step to curb rising air pollution. The government has announced a fine of up to ₹5,000 for anyone found burning garbage in the open. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared the information through a post on her X handle, stating that strict instructions have been issued to the Environment Department to ensure a complete ban on open burning. She added that district administration and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi have been empowered to impose fines on violators. Appealing to citizens, she urged people not to burn waste in the open, noting that even small contributions can bring big change. The Chief Minister also said that the government is working on a war footing to control pollution and has launched an extensive cleanliness drive, with both pollution control and sanitation efforts running in mission mode.
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11/12/2025

The sacred festival of lights, Diwali, which illuminates the world, has now received global recognition. UNESCO has included Diwali in its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, proving that Indian traditions are not just celebrations but invaluable treasures of human civilization. Diwali has always symbolized light, hope, spiritual energy, and prosperity in every home. UNESCO’s decision shows that Indian culture is far more influential than the boundaries of time, language, and geography. This achievement has elevated Indian spirituality and family traditions to new heights. After this historic decision, Prime Minister Modi expressed his happiness on X, writing that people in India and across the world are extremely delighted. For us, Diwali is deeply connected to our culture and life values. It is the soul of our civilization — a symbol of light, knowledge, and righteousness. The inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list will further enhance the global recognition of this festival.
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