India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Track renewed ~ 54600 Km No. of stations in Name of the stations in Aspirational Districts 157 Abu Road, Anugraha Narayan Road, Araku, Arariaya Court, Bahraich, Balangir, Balrampur, Period Number of Bio-Toilet fitted 2004-2014 9,587 2014- Till February 2026 3,66,250 Year Consequential Accidents 2014-15 135 2025-26 (upto 25.03.2026) 15 (89% lesser) Year Accident Index 2014-15 0.11 2024-25 0.03 (73% lesser) 20...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, has termed the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha today as a watershed moment in the journey of Andhra Pradesh. By conferring legal sanctity on Amaravati as the sole capital, the Bill removes a long-pending structural uncertainty that has impacted governance, investment, and growth. He...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa, today. Shri Modi remarked that Odisha is a state that stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultural as well as spiritual greatness. Odia music, art and literature have enriched India in countless ways. "The people of Odisha, known for their determination, simplicity and warmth, have made remarkable contributions across fields. May Odisha k...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri. Jual Oram today laid a statement on the Table of Rajya Sabha that in the Union Budget 2018-19, the Government announced a significant expansion of the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Scheme with the objective of providing quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) children from classes VI to XII in their own socio-cultural environment. Accordingly, it was envisaged to establish an...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah extended his greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day. In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "Greetings to the sisters and brothers of Odisha on Odisha Day. Blessed with a rich cultural heritage and divine blessings of Prabhu Jagannath, Odisha shines as India's pride. May the state touch new heights of progress and prosperity in the journey towar...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Currently 07 (seven) Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) are existing in the country and are located at Chandigarh, Delhi, Kamrup (Assam), Kolkata (West Bengal), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Pune (Maharashtra), and Hyderabad (Telangana). Under the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) establishment of 07 new CFSLs have been approved in Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and R...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Year Name of publications/ Reports released 1. 2021 2. 2022 3. 2023 4. 2024 5. 2025  The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, regularly releases publications on social and environmental indicators.  The details of these publications released over the last five years are given in Annexure. MoSPI maintains a centralized digital mechanism for public access to i...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Cooperation is committed to empowering cooperatives as instruments of employment generation, social security and grassroots economic participation. Bharat Taxi is envisaged as a transformative intervention in the mobility sector by placing drivers-referred to as Sarathis-at the centre of ownership, governance, and value creation, thereby offering a sustainable and dignified alternative to aggregator-driven models. "...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Scientists have uncovered key genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying seed-lessness in grapes, a trait highly valued by consumers and the grape industry worldwide. Grapes are among the most important horticultural crops globally, with a large share of production consumed as fresh fruit or dried products such as raisins. Consumer preference strongly favours seedless grapes with thin skin, sweet taste, and good texture, makin...
India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 4th February 2026 between Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) and Delhi Traffic Police to establish a collaborative framework for the management and digital integration of 34 pre-paid taxi booths across 21 locations in Delhi. The MoU provides for a clear operational framework wherein: The agreement is aimed at enhancing safety, transparency, commuter convenience, and driver ea...