UNION MINISTER SINGH INAUGURATES INDIA'S FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STATE-OF-THE-ART ANIMAL STEM CELL BIOBANK AND LABORATORY AT NIAB, HYDERABAD

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Animal Stem Cell Laboratory at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad. The Minister also laid the foundation stone of a new hostel...


GOOD NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO AVAIL 5 WEEK BREAK FROM WORK WITH FAMILY DURING DIWALI AND CHHATH VACATIONS

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In order to avoid rush, ensure hassle free booking as well as to facilitate passengers and redistribute the peak traffic for larger range during peak festival seasons and ensure both side utilization of trains including special trains, it has been decided to formulate an experimental scheme named as Round Trip Package for festival rush on discounted fare. This scheme will be applicable for those passengers who chooses t...


DARPG COLLABORATION WITH RIGHT TO SERVICES (RTS) COMMISSIONERS OF STATES/UTS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF E- SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENT IN E-SERVICE DELIVERY ACROSS STATES AND UTS UNDER NESDA WAY FORWARD

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: To further strengthen the public service delivery framework under the NeSDA Way Forward in collaboration with the RTS Commissioners, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), held a meeting with the RTS Commissions of States/UTs. Eight RTS Commissioners representing Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Haryana, and Maharashtra participated in the meeting chaired by Sh...


DARPG NOTIFIES THE SCHEME FOR NATIONAL AWARDS FOR E-GOVERNANCE 2026

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The DARPG issued the scheme guidelines for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026. Nominations for the National Awards for e-Governance can be submitted on the web portal (http://www.nceg.gov.in) from 1st September, 2025. Last date for the submission of application will be 15th October, 2025. The National Awards for e-Governance are presented annually to honor and encourage excellence in implementing e-G...


SECRETARY EXPENDITURE SHRI V. VUALNAM PRESIDES OVER THE FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATION OF INDIAN COST ACCOUNTS SERVICE (ICOAS) DAY IN NEW DELHI TODAY

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Shri V. Vualnam, Secretary, Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance, presided over the Foundation Day of the Indian Cost Accounts Service under Department of Expenditure, in New Delhi, today. The theme for this year's celebration was 'ICoAS in The rest of the document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2154744 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


WORLD LION DAY TO BE CELEBRATED TOMORROW IN GUJARAT

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, will celebrate World Lion Day - 2025 on August 10, 2025, at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. The celebration will be graced by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav, alo...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA MURMU CELEBRATES RAKSHA BANDHAN WITH STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS ACROSS INDIA AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, met and interacted with students from diverse educational institutions, including government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) along with Children with Special Needs, representing various States and Union Territories at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today . The celebrati...


DEFENCE PRODUCTION SOARS TO AN ALL-TIME HIGH OF RS 1.51 LAKH CRORE IN FY 2024-25

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The annual defence production has soared to an all-time high figure of Rs 1,50,590 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25. The milestone represents a robust 18% growth over the previous fiscal's output of Rs 1.27 lakh crore, and a staggering 90% increase since FY 2019-20, when the figure was Rs 79,071 crore. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has lauded the collective efforts of the Department of Defence Production and...


16TH EDITION OF AIR CHIEF MARSHAL LM KATRE MEMORIAL LECTURE AT HAL, BENGALURU

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The 16th edition of the Air Chief Marshal LM Katre Memorial Lecture was held on 09 Aug 25, at the HAL Management Academy Auditorium, Bengaluru. The event was organised by the Air Force Association, Karnataka Branch, in collaboration with HAL Bengaluru to reflect on the enduring legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre and his lasting impact on Indian aviation. The gathering comprised of veterans and personnel from Indian Ai...


INS SANDHAYAK IN CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Indian Naval Ship Sandhayak, the first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL) with state of the art hydrography capability entered Singapore on the momentous occasion of its National Day 09 Aug 25 for a three-day visit. The visit reaffirms India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral hydrographic ties between the Indian Navy and Singapore's maritime agencies. ...