MCL drives Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 with Cleanliness, Awareness and Community Engagement Activities

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is observing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 from September 17 to October 2, 2026, with a series of cleanliness drives, awareness programmes, student engagement activities and community initiatives across its Headquarters and operational areas. The campaign aims to reinforce the message of Swachhata as a collective responsibility while promoting responsible waste management, environmental awareness and su...


DARE-ICAR Promotes Swachhata Awareness Among School Children During Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), along with its institutes and branches across the country, are undertaking various initiatives to promote cleanliness, sanitation and environmental awareness as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign. The initiatives aim to strengthen public participation in Swachhata and encourage citizens, particularly school children...


ICAR-CMFRI Advises Consumers Not to Avoid Tuna Over Parasite Reports from Specific Region

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Kochi, has advised consumers not to avoid tuna or other commercially available fish solely on the basis of reports of parasitic infections detected in fish from a specific geographical region. The Institute stated that fish examined along the Indian coast, including tuna, have not shown external manifestations of harmful parasitic infestation and that such findings...


National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh Celebrates 11th Ayurveda Day

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, celebrated the 11th Ayurveda Day at its New Academic Building, Saboo Thang, Leh, on September 23, 2026. The programme was organised under the theme "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow" under the chairmanship of Dr Padma Gurmet, Director, NISR. The celebration brought together participants, practitioners, scholars and stakeholders from different parts of Ladakh and the Himalayan reg...


Sowa Rigpa Has Significant Potential in Education, Research and Healthcare: Ayush Secretary, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, has called for greater focus on education, research, healthcare, documentation and standardisation to further strengthen Sowa Rigpa and expand its recognition at the national and international levels. He was addressing the valedictory function of the three-day National Workshop on the "Scope and Challenges of Sowa Rigpa Post-Recognition", organised by the National Institute of ...


11th Ayurveda Day 2026: Ayush Institutions Undertake Nationwide Awareness, Wellness and Community Outreach Activities

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 was observed across the country through a range of public awareness, community outreach, academic, wellness and student engagement activities organised by Ayush institutions. Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Jhansi The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Jhansi, conducted Ayurveda pledge and yoga camps, educational visits, cleanliness and medicinal plant drives, "Run for Ayurveda", w...


Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the importance of truthful, pleasant, and benevolent speech

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, highlighting the importance of speaking words that are truthful, pleasant, and beneficial, and practicing discipline in speech to foster peace and harmony across society. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं...


Prime Minister congratulates Satnam Singh and Salman Khan on winning Bronze medal in Men's Double Sculls

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Satnam Singh and Salman Khan on their fine performance in the Men's Double Sculls, which earned India a well-deserved Bronze medal. The Prime Minister stated that their composure and coordination stood out. He further expressed his hope that this achievement will inspire them to scale even greater heights in the years ahead. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared:...


Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in bus fire tragedy in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed distress over the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy on a bus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. He extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. S...


Prime Minister congratulates Naorem Roshibina Devi on winning Silver Medal in Women's Sanda 60kg event

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Naorem Roshibina Devi on winning the Silver Medal in the Women's Sanda 60kg event. The Prime Minister stated that winning medals in three consecutive Asian Games is a noteworthy achievement. He noted that her consistency, courage, and determination are truly commendable. Shri Modi further extended his best wishes to her for all future endeavours. In a post on X, the Prime Min...