Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Chairs Meeting to Assess Expansion of Project SARATHI Across Healthcare Institutions

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the scope for expanding Project SARATHI across hospitals and medical institutions in the country. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, was also present during the meeting. The meeting reviewed the implementation and impact of Project SARATHI at PGIMER, Chandigarh, an...


Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Reviews Preparedness for NEET-PG 2026; Student-Centric Reforms to Ensure Smooth, Secure and Transparent Examination

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda today reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026 to ensure the smooth, secure, transparent and technology-enabled conduct of the examination, scheduled to be held on 30th August 2026. During the review, the Minister assessed the preparedness of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NB...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah approves advance release of Rs.2,117.85 crore to flood-affected States under SDRF

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has approved the advance release of Rs.2,117.85 crore from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support the States affected by floods during the ongoing southwest monsoon of 2026. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government remains committed to extending all necessary assistance to States for effective relief, resc...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah presents the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval in Pune, Maharashtra

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval in Pune, Maharashtra. On the occasion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde and Smt. Sunetra Pawar, Union Minister of State for Cooperation Shri Murlidhar Mohol, along with several other dignitaries, were present. In ...


Union Minister Manohar Lal Inspects Bhalswa Dumpsite; Reviews Progress of Legacy Waste Remediation

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, today visited the Bhalswa Dumpsite to review the ongoing legacy waste remediation work being carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), underscoring the government's continued focus on accelerating the remediation and monitoring the progress of clearing legacy waste. The inspection was conducted in presence of the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Del...


Catch the Rain in Odisha: From Awareness to Groundwater Recharge

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call in the 135th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 28 June 2026 to conserve every drop of rainwater, Odisha has intensified its efforts under the Catch the Rain 2026 campaign, translating public awareness into tangible water conservation outcomes, promoting rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, restoration of traditional water bodies, and citizen participation. Odisha has adopted a multi-pro...


Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' - National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of Rs.84,084 crore

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SL COMPONENT AMOUNT 1 Offshore data acquisition 28,534 1A 2D seismic data acquisition for basin-wide coverage 12,000 1B 3D seismic data acquisition (and other techniques) 12,534 1C NDR data re-processing and AI tools implementation 4,000 2 Offshore exploration and infrastructure-led production 55,200 2A Offshore exploration acceleration 43,200 2B Infrastructure-led deepwater production and exploration 10,000 ...


Indian Railways Recommends Premature Retirement of Five Group 'A' Officers

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Review Committees of the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways have recommended premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers in public interest under Rule 1802(a) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume II, which is equivalent to Rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules. The Review Committees have recommended premature retirement of two SAG officers of IRHS, one JAG officer of IRSE in Northern Railway, one officer of IRSEE in ...


Indian Railways Approves New Daily Express Service Between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Sawantwadi Road

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dadar Thane Panvel Pen Roha Mangaon Veer Khed Chiplun Savarda Aravali Road Sangameshwar Road Ratnagiri Adavali Valivade Rajapur Road Vaibhavwadi Road Nandgaon Road Kankavli Sindhudurg Kudal Sawantwadi Road In a major boost to passenger connectivity in Maharashtra and the Konkan region, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a new daily Express train service between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus...


Indian Railways Approves Extension of Daily Ludhiana-Jakhal Passenger Train up to Jind to Strengthen Regional Rail Connectivity

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards improving regional rail connectivity, Indian Railways has approved the extension of Train No. 54053/54054 Ludhiana-Jakhal Daily Passenger up to Jind station under Northern Railway. The decision will provide direct rail connectivity between Ludhiana and Jind, benefiting daily commuters, students, office-goers, traders and passengers travelling between Punjab and Haryana. Direct Ludhiana-Jind Passenger C...