India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy launched the new uniform, Corporate Salary Package (CSP), and enhanced ex-gratia benefits for Coal India employees. These measures are aligned with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "Workers First" and "Workers' Welfare". Ex-gratia for mine accident fatalities has been increased from rs 15 lakh to rs 25 lakh under Coal India's "We Care" initiative. Corp...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, today addressed the inaugural session of the 11th Asia Pacific MedTech Forum (APACMed) 2025 through a video message from New Delhi. In his address, the Union Minister emphasized that the MedTech sector is a key pillar of health transformation in India. He highlighted the sector's broad scope encompassing diagnostics,...
GUWAHATI, India, Sept. 16 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Aug. 18: 1. Heard Ms. A. Begum, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. R.R. Gogoi, learned Standing counsel, PHE department. 2. By way of this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner, inter alia is seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus to direct the respondent No.1 i.e. the State of Assam represented by the Secretary to the Government of Assam, Public Heal...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As the Government of India now prepares for Special Campaign 5.0, scheduled from 2nd to 31st October 2025, DCPC reaffirms its commitment to efficient administration and clean governance. The Special Campaign 5.0 focuses on disposal of e-Waste as per E-Waste Management Rules 2022 of MoEFCC, space management, and enhancing workplace experience of field offices. The Special Campaign 4.0, held from 2nd October 2023 to 31...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, presented India's strategic vision to establish itself as a global leader in medical technology during his keynote address at the APACMed Medical Technology Forum (MTF) 2025 Leadership Dialogue on "Unlocking India for Global Leadership in MedTech." Highlighting India's distinct demographic advantage, sustained ec...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today announced at a press conference during the 'National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Abhiyan 2025' in Delhi that the Central government has set a production target of 362.50 million tonnes for 2025-26, up from 341.55 million tonnes last year. Addressing the media, Shri Chouhan said that the country's total foodgrai...
GUWAHATI, India, Sept. 16 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Aug. 18: 1. Heard Mr. A.K. Baruah, learned Advocate for the petitioner and Mr. S.K. Medhi, learned Central Government Counsel for all the respondents. 2. The challenge in this writ petition is to the order dated 12.02.2020 passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Guwahati Bench, Guwahati in Original Application No.040/00187/2016, whereby the punishment of removal from service imposed upon the petitioner in a d...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The two-day 'National Conference on Agriculture - Rabi Campaign 2025' concluded in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Agriculture Ministers and senior officials from various States participated in the conference and held in-depth deliberations across multiple sessions on strategies to advance agricultural development. ...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) must always serve humanity and should not be allowed to become a tool for controlling human beings. He stressed the need for AI to be rooted in spiritual wisdom and ethical responsibility, asserting that only then can it become a force for societal good. Shri Birla made these remarks while delivering the inaugural address at an international...
India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Anandkumar Velkumar for winning the Gold at the Senior Men's 1000m Sprint in the Speed Skating World Championships 2025."His grit, speed and spirit have made him India's first World Champion in skating. His accomplishment will inspire countless youngsters", Shri Modi stated. In a post on X today, the Prime Minister said: "Proud of Anandkumar Velkumar for winni...