India hosts 8th Annual Contractors Meeting 2025 of International Seabed Authority at NIO Goa

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Goa, 24 September 2025 Ministry of Earth Science hosted the 8th Annual Contractors' Meeting of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) which was locally organised by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, during 18-20 September, 2025. The event commenced on the 18th September bringing together leading experts and delegates form exploration contractors to discuss the future of deep-sea exploration and resource manag...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah expresses gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the Cabinet's approval for highway expansion and doubling of railway lines in Bihar

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the Cabinet's approval for highway expansion and doubling of railway lines in Bihar. In a post on 'X', Shri Amit Shah said that today the Modi government gave Bihar road-rail related gifts worth Rs.6,014.31 crore today. Bihar, which had been deprived of basic infrastructure like rail and road for decade...


Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign - Comprehensive Cleanliness Drive in Departmental Canteen, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, successfully conducted a comprehensive cleanliness drive on 24th September 2025 at its Departmental Canteen. This initiative focused on deep cleaning, sanitization, and organizing the canteen to ensure hygienic food and a welcoming environment for all employees and visitors. The cleanliness drive was conducted under the supervision and guidance of the Shri R.K Pattanayak, A...


Launch of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan National Competition

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, is proud to announce the launch of a three-tier national competition under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) to commemorate its 5th anniversary. This initiative, aimed at fostering a drug-free India, will engage youth, students, and community members in raising awareness about the ill effects of substance abuse. The competition will culminate in a high-level ...


PM invites citizens to participate in online auction of gifts received during Official Engagements

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced the commencement of an online auction featuring a curated collection of gifts received during various official programmes and engagements. Shri Modi encouraged citizens to actively participate in the auction, noting that the proceeds will contribute to the Namami Gange initiative-India's flagship programme for the conservation and rejuvenation of the River Ganga. In a post on X, he ...


Cabinet approves Construction of 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah section of the NH-139W in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a total project length of 78.942 km worth Rs.3,822.31 crore

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the Construction of 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah section of the NH-139W in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a total project length of 78.942 km and total capital cost of Rs.3,822.31 crore. The proposed four-lane greenfield project is to improve connectivity between the State Capital Patna with Bettiah connecting...


Ministry of Labour & Employment signs MoU with Zepto in presence of Union Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Ministry of Labour & Employment and Zepto for enhancing employment opportunities as well as youth employability on the National Career Service (NCS) Portal. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi today. In his address, Dr. Mandaviya said, "The National Career Service (NCS) pla...


Early Childhood Care and Education Initiatives in Manipur

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The ICDS Projects in Bishnupur, Manipur, recently celebrated ECCE Day with engaging activities focused on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Additionally, a creative toy-making session was organized at the Kamjong ICDS Project, Manipur, highlighting innovative approaches to early childhood learning and development. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT) Hosts Analytical Skills Development Course (ASDC) in Collaboration with Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC)

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, an autonomous institute under DCPC, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers inaugurated the Analytical Skills Development Course (ASDC) today. The programme is being organized from 22nd September to 3rd October 2025, in collaboration with OPCW, The Netherlands. The inaugural event commenced with the lighting of the lamp and the launch of the Training Manual. The session ...


Cabinet approves Productivity Linked Bonus for 78 days to railway employees

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In recognition of the excellent performance by the railway staff, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved payment ofProductivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days for Rs.1865.68 crore to 10,91,146 railway employees. Payment of PLB to eligible railway employee is made each year before the Durga Puja / Dussehra holidays. This year also, PLB amount equivalent to 78 days' wages is being paid to a...