India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step to safeguard the health and safety of young children, the Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating a clear warning that these medicines shall not be used in children below four years of age. Earlier, vide notification dated 15 April 2025 [S.O. 1717(E)], the ...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah undertook a review of the security of Siliguri corridor, which was attended by senior officials of central and state Ministries, including MHA, MoRTH, Army, BSF, SSB and RPF, apart from Chief Secretary and DGP West Bengal. During the meeting, which was also attended by CM, West Bengal, the Multi Agency Centre's (MAC)Standing Focus Group on Siliguri Corridor (SFG-SC) made presentation about progres...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A meeting was held in Siliguri today under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and in presence of Chief Minister West Bengal Shri Suvendu Adhikari with different stake holders and representatives of hill areas of West Bengal. Senior representatives of Govt. of India and State Government were also present. Political representatives, MP Raju Bista, MP Harshvardhan Singla, Minister for Hills Bishal Lama, GJM leader...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged establishments to utilize the Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2026 (EEC 2026) notified with effect from 29 June 2026, which provides a special one-time opportunity to enrol eligible employees who remained outside EPF coverage during the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2026. The Campaign will remain open up to 31 October 2026 and is aimed at facilitating voluntary complianc...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, made an official visit to the Republic of Mauritius from 20-21 August 2026. On August 20, Minister called on His Excellency Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius. In their presence, India and Mauritius exchanged a Government-to-Government (G2G) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in Oil and Gas sector, alongside a long-term Sales...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development, chaired by the Secretary (Rural Development), Shri Rohit Kansal, today considered proposals under the Non-Farm Livelihoods (NFL) component of DAY-NRLM to strengthen and scale up women-led rural enterprises and create a pathway for small-scale SHG enterprises to graduate into higher-order, growth-oriented businesses. Shri Amit Shukla, Joint Secretary (Rural Livelihoods),...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) today organised a Platinum Jubilee Ceremony to mark 75 years of its popular Hindi science magazine, 'Vigyan Pragati'. Launched in 1952, 'Vigyan Pragati' has played a significant role over the past 75 years in disseminating scientific information among the public in simple and accessible language, promoting scientific temper and awareness, and communi...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In the closing session of the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meet chaired by India, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh announced the unanimous adoption of 'Chennai Declaration', reaffirming BRICS commitment to build effective, resilient and future- ready framework in science, techno...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting appropriate technologies, ensuring operational preparedness and scaling up mechanised sanitation services across cities in the country, a National Workshop on "Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work" was organised at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar in Odisha today. The workshop was graced by Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Mini...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting appropriate technologies, ensuring operational preparedness and scaling up mechanised sanitation services across cities in the country, a National Workshop on "Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work" was organised at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar in Odisha today. The workshop was graced by Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Mini...