KOPILI RIVER (NW 57) OPERATIONALISED; MAIDEN CARGO OF 300 MT OF CEMENT FLAGGED OFF FROM CHANDRAPUR TO HATSINGIMARI IN ASSAM

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In a historic step towards the revival of Assam's river-based trade and sustainable logistics, National Waterway-57 (River Kopili) was operationalised today with the first-ever cargo trial run from the Govardhan Bridge in Chandrapur, Kamrup to Hatsingimari in South Samara. The movement marks the resumption of intra-state waterborne freight transport in Assam after more than a decade. The Union Minister of Ports, Shippin...


UNION MINISTER SONOWAL CALLS ON EMINENT SCHOLAR, LITTERATEUR DR. NAGEN SAIKIA IN DIBRUGARH

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal called on eminent scholar, litterateur and thinker Dr. Nagen Saikia at his residence in Dibrugarh to enquire about his well-being and engage in a conversation on various topics. Wishing Dr. Saikia good health and a long life, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, "The philosophy and invaluable contributions of Dr. Nagen Saikia have enriched national ...


UNION MINISTER SONOWAL VISITS NOTED SINGER SYED SADULLAH AT HIS RESIDENCE IN DIBRUGARH

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal called on noted Assamese singer and former All India Radio (AIR) announcer Shri Syed Sadullah at his residence in Dibrugarh today. The visit was to inquire about Sadullah's health following a recent illness. During the interaction, the Union Minister spent some light-hearted moments with the veteran artist, exchanging conversations and r...


UNION MINISTER SHRI NITIN GADKARI INAUGURATED AND LAID THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR 29 NATIONAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS COVERING 272 KM, WITH INVESTMENT OF OVER rs 5,233 CRORE, ALONG WITH ANDHRA PRADESH CM CHANDRABABU NAIDU IN MANGALAGIRI, ANDHRA PRADESH

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 29 National Highway projects covering 272 km, with an investment of over rs 5,233 crore, along with Andhra Pradesh CM Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Shri Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma, Deputy CM, Shri Pawan Kalyan, Union MoS Shri Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, MPs, MLAs, and senior officials in Mangalagi...


CAT GUWAHATI GETS ITS OWN COMPLEX AFTER AS LONG AS 40 YEARS: JITENDRA SINGH CALLS IT A SYMBOL OF NORTH EAST'S RAPID TRANSFORMATION UNDER PM MODI

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Inaugurating the new Court-cum-Office Complex of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Guwahati today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh described the development as a reflection of the remarkable transformation witness...


EMPOWERING NORTHEAST INDIA: NFDC OFFERS FREE RESIDENTIAL VFX AND ANIMATION TRAINING FOR YOUTH

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, launches a fully residential training program in 3D Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) exclusively for aspiring professionals from the North Eastern region of India. The program is open to individuals from any of the eight North Eastern states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manip...


UNION HEALTH MINISTER NADDA ADDRESSES THE 15TH INDIAN ORGAN DONATION DAY CEREMONY

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: "Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the government of India is continuously streamlining organ donation and transplant so that more and more citizens can benefit from it. We are committed to improving the infrastructure and availability of trained manpower to ensure timely and smooth movement of organs between cities and stated and successful organ transplants", this was stat...


UNION MINISTER FOR FISHERIES URGES WEST BENGAL TO FAST-TRACK NFDP REGISTRATIONS, FOCUS ON PROCESSING AND INLAND FISH EXPORTS

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, alias Lalan Singh, today stressed on the necessity of West Bengal to bridge gaps in implementation of fisheries schemes, particularly the low registration of fish farmers with the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP). At the Regional Review Meeting of the Department of Fisheries, held in Kolkata, the Union Minister pointed out th...


UNION MINISTERS LAL AND YADAV PRESIDE OVER THE LAUNCH OF 'MATRI VAN' INITIATIVE IN GURUGRAM - A THEME-BASED URBAN FOREST SPREAD OVER 750 ACRES IN THE ARAVALLI HILL AREA

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs; and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, presided over the ceremonial launch of the 'Matri Van' initiative - a green legacy symbolizing ecological preservation and community participation - under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Programme of Government of India. The event was organized by the Forest Depa...


NIELIT AND DGR COLLABORATE TO FACILITATE SECOND CAREERS FOR VETERANS THROUGH SKILLING AND PLACEMENT

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Delhi, Ropar, and Jammu in collaboration with Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) successfully organized the DGR Job Fair 2025 on 2nd August 2025 at NIELIT Delhi - Janakpuri Centre. The job fair was held for facilitating placement opportunities for DGR candidates trained at NIELIT Delhi, Jammu and Ropar. 14 companies shortlisted candidates aga...