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India announces Padma Awards for 2026
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Ahead of Republic Day, the Indian government announced the Padma Awards for 2026, honouring contributors from diverse fields. Bollywood legend Dharmendra received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while neonatologist Dr Armida Fernandez was awarded the Padma Shri. These awards recognize excellence in social service, arts, science, and public affairs.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has directed all government ministries, departments and agencies to ensure citizen-facing services are available at the country's 59 Huduma Centres.
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The National Transport and Safety Authority has imposed a two-year moratorium on licensing new public service vehicle operators and a one-year freeze on new routes.
The SIM Keliling service continues on Sunday, February 1, 2026, albeit limited to two points in DKI Jakarta and one in South Tangerang. This service facilitates driver's license renewal without visiting a Satpas office, operating from 08:00 to 12:00 WIB.
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has ordered all government ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure their communication channels are active and accessible to the public. Speaking during an inspection of government offices in Kisumu on January 29, 2026, he stressed that Kenyans are entitled to timely services and clear communication. He warned civil servants against unresponsiveness, including lateness at work.
Two experts diverge on PEC 38/2025, a proposed administrative reform under consideration in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies. One supports it for promoting efficiency and cost reduction, while the other warns of risks to public service precarization and loss of server rights.
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Sverigedemokraterne har skarpt kritiseret SVT i programmet Agenda og søgt at få kringkasterens ledelse for kulturudvalget på grund af mistænkt bias. SVT-direktør Anne Lagercrantz afviser kritikken som problematisk og fremhæver virksomhedens upartiskhed. Forslaget om en udvalgshøring blev nedstemt af de øvrige partier.
Mobile SIM service resumes after 1 Muharram holiday
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