India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During FY 2025-26, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have continued to strengthen their role in promoting rural economic development and financial inclusion by expanding credit delivery and maintaining a strong focus on Priority Sector Lending (PSL). While gross loans outstanding of RRBs increased by 10.3%, from Rs.5,24,163 crore in FY 2024-25 to Rs.5,78,349 crore in FY 2025-26, the performance of RRBs under the Reserve Bank of India's ...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raichur in Karnataka, has transformed the 35-acre Yakalaspura dumpsite into a green asset through scientific legacy waste remediation under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0). ~ 62,252 MT of waste has been processed and nearly 22 acres of valuable urban land, has been reclaimed so far. The restored site now supports sustainable land use, including a vibrant Miyawaki forest, demonstrating how former dumpsites can be con...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A significant wage-related dispute concerning 423 contract workers engaged at Ordnance Factory, Kanpur, under Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) has been successfully resolved through the timely intervention and sustained conciliation efforts of the Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Kanpur, under the aegis of the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government o...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that AI, Quantum, Cybersecurity and Digital tools are rapidly transforming governance and emphasised the need for continuous learning and adaptation among civil servants as governance processes and technology evolve rapidly. Addressing participants of th...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has today approved the an Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections, a major initiative aimed at bringing clean, safe and affordable piped cooking gas to households across the country. Effective from 1 September 2026, the Scheme is designed to fast-track the expansion of active PNG connections ensuring that more families can start using piped natural gas in their kitchens at the earliest. H...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Section Length Opened for Passenger Traffic 1 Birlanagar - Rayaru 11 Km May 2023 2 Rayaru - Sumaoli 22 Km Aug 2023 3 Sumaoli - Joura 14 Km Nov 2023 4 Joura - Kailaras 14 Km Feb 2024 5 Kailaras - Sabalgarh 29 Km 2025 6 Sabalgarh - Birpur 27 Km 2026 Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Shri Jyotiraditya M....
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the Government of India's vision of Digital India and its commitment to enhancing Ease of Living for the citizens, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has extended the facility of online FASTag 'Local Passes' to 121 toll plazas across the country. The Online Local Pass enables eligible commuters to subscribe the monthly Local pass online through the Rajmargyatra Mobile App, eliminating the need for physical vis...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Drawing enthusiastic participation from thousands of aspiring youths, the Kaushal Mahotsav in Balurghat emerged as a major platform connecting job seekers from Dakshin Dinajpur and neighbouring regions with employment opportunities. Organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC),...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Name of the Sportsperson Discipline 1. Shri Tejaswin Shankar Athletics 2. Shri Muhammed Ajmal V Athletics 3. Ms. Priyanka Goswami Athletics 4. Ms.Treesa Jolly Badminton 5. Ms Pullela Gayatri Gopichand Badminton 6. Shri Narender Boxing 7. Shri Vidit Santosh Gujarathi Chess 8. Ms. Divya Jitendra Deshmukh Chess 9. Shri Dhanush Srikanth Deaf shooting 10. Ms. Lalremsiami Hockey 11. Shri Rajkumar...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: BEFORE AFTER Mining was taxed differently in every State. A single, Centre-directed tax framework will apply under New Section 9D. New levies could be introduced even after mining operations started. States cannot impose new levies except under conditions set by the Central Government. Retrospective tax demands could be raised at any time. All pending retrospective dues are now declared invalid. The maximum burden fell on s...