India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, today hosted a delegation of civil servants from Sri Lanka visiting India under an exposure programme coordinated by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG). The interaction was held under the chairpersonship of Shri P. Narahari, Joint Secretary, Department of Land Resources, and focused on India's experience in digitising and modernising land records, ...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Scientists have captured, for the first time, the moment of bacteria succumbing to preservative attack. Using advanced imaging and chemical analysis, the team revealed how preservatives disrupt bacterial cells from within. The breakthrough opens the door to designing smarter and safer preservation technologies across home and personal care categories. Both Sodium benzoate (SB) and Phenoxyethanol (POE) are effective preservatives....
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's push to build a globally competitive, private-sector-led deep-tech ecosystem is gaining momentum with the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, approving Rs.285 crore financial support to Ubifly Technologies Private Limited, Chennai under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund for advancing its indigenous ePlane Advanced Air Mobility Solution. With a...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Competition began today at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, with Team India's largest-ever contingent of 70 young competitors taking to the competition floor across 63 skill categories. The four-day competition follows the Opening Ceremony held yesterday evening, where Team India participated in the Parade of Nations alongside contingents from across the world. The Opening Ceremony at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center brought tog...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is providing senior citizens with access to information, guidance, emotional support and assistance through ELDERLINE 14567, the National Helpline for Senior Citizens (NHSC). The toll-free helpline is a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). Joint Secretary Senior Citizen Division in the Ministry Shri Sajeesh Kumar N said that ELDERLINE is operational in 32 States and Un...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The substance use profoundly affect a person's well-being, relationships and daily life. With timely treatment and continued family support, recovery from substance use can help a person regain stability and take steps towards a healthier future. Rajveer (name changed), a 28-year-old graduate from Darbhanga district, Bihar, received treatment and rehabilitation support at ROSHANI IRCA after substance use affected his behaviour, e...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For small business owners, access to affordable credit can create opportunities to expand their work and improve their families' livelihoods. Mrs. Sheela Mondal's experience in Bankura district, West Bengal, shows how financial assistance supported the growth of an existing enterprise. Mrs. Sheela Mondal, 39, of Bankadaha village in Bankura district, expanded her cable operator business with a loan of Rs. 4.40 lakh under NSFDC's ...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For Sagar Kodi, a 30-year-old scholar belonging to the Scheduled Caste community, pursuing higher education was not merely a personal ambition. It was a path towards supporting his family and contributing to his community. Coming from a village, Sagar faced financial and geographical barriers in accessing quality higher education. After completing his master's degree, he attempted to qualify for the UGC-NET Junior Research Fellow...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: overnight trip It refers to the movement to a main destination- for a duration of not less than twelve hours (including 12:00 midnight to 5:00 A.M.) in two consecutive calendar days (i.e. crossing midnight or 00:00 hours) and of not more than 180 days - by one or more household members outside their usual environment (which included their usual place of residence (UPR)) and return to the same UPR (a round trip), irresp...
India, Sept. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Textiles is celebrating the 'Swachhta Hi Seva'- 2026 Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at reinforcing the commitment to cleanliness and hygiene in everyday life. The campaign is celebrated across all organizations under the Ministry of Textiles. ​​​​​​​ The Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI)- Cotton Corporation of India Ltd.- Under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SH...