Ministry of Heavy Industries successfully observes Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 from 16th to 31st August 2026

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) successfully observed Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 31st August 2026, as part of the Government of India's Swachh Bharat Mission. The mission promotes cleanliness, hygiene, and sustainability across the nation. The two-week campaign followed the Calendar of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 issued by the Government of India. This activity demonstrated MHI's commitment to make cleanliness a shared duty...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates new building of the Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the new building of the Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, Delhi. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said, "Inaugurated the new building of the Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, Delhi. The new facility marks another milestone in the hospital chain's 25-year journey of service to the people, in which it provided 3...


Union Home Secretary Reviews Preparedness of Himalayan States/UT for GLOF and Snow Avalanches

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan chaired a meeting in New Delhi today to review the preparedness of Himalayan States/UTs against the risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and Snow Avalanches. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretaries and State Disaster Management Authorities of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, along with senior officers of Ministry of Home Affairs (...


NFDC-NFAI and FTII to Organise Specialised Workshop on Moving Image Preservation, Archiving, Digitization and Restoration

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai/Pune, 3 September 2026 The NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI), in association with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, will organise a specialised workshop on "Moving Images: Preservation, Archiving, Digitization and Restoration" from October 5 to 15, 2026, excluding weekends, at the NFDC-NFAI and FTII campuses in Pune. The workshop is designed for students, aspiring professionals, researc...


EPFO urges eligible establishments to settle long-pending EPF damages disputes at substantially reduced rates under VISHWAS, 2026

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has launched VISHWAS, 2026, a one-time settlement scheme that allows employers to close long-pending disputes by paying a sharply reduced penalty amount.The Scheme will remain open until 28 December 2026. Employers are encouraged to apply within this period, as the closing date will not be extended. Under normal rules, the penalty for late PF deposit can be as high as 37% per year. Under VISHWAS, 2026, the ...


Ministry of Law and Justice Celebrates National Sports Day 2026 with Two Day Sports Meet

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marking National Sports Day 2026 and carrying forward the spirit of the Fit India Movement, the Legislative Department and the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, jointly organised a two day sports meet on 1 and 2 September 2026 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. The celebration brought together more than 300 officers and employees in a shared effort to promote fitness, active living, teamwork and a culture of w...


NTPC Electron Quiz 2026-27 to be Held in Mumbai on September 17

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai, 3 September 2026 NTPC Limited, India's largest integrated power utility, has invited students pursuing Engineering and Management programmes to participate in the Mumbai Regional Round of NTPC Electron Quiz 2026-27. The quiz is a national-level initiative aimed at encouraging knowledge, curiosity, analytical thinking and healthy competition among young students. The Mumbai Regional Round will be held on September 17, 2026...


Ashwini Vaishnaw Gives Directions for Improvement of Railway Safety, Technical and Maintenance-related Deficiencies

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today held a detailed safety review meeting at Rail Bhawan. The meeting was attended by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Railway Board; Members of the Railway Board, General Managers of Zonal Railways, Director Generals (DGs) and Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs). During the meeting, the Railway Minister gave directions to address technical deficiencies related to signall...


Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Flag Off New Train Service From CSMT, Mumbai to Sawantwadi Road

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw; Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal; Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Eknath Shinde, along with other dignitaries, flagged off the inaugural service of the new train between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Sawantwadi Road today, marking a significant step towards strengthening direct rail connectivity between Mumbai and the Konkan reg...


NHAI Announces Winners of the 'Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026'

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1st Prize Project: Six Laning of Chilakaluripet Bypass on NH 16 in Andhra Pradesh, Under RO-Vijayawada 2nd Prize Project: Eight Lane Vadodara - Kim Expressway, Padra to Vadodara Section of Vadodara - Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat 3rd Prize Project: Gagariya-Bakhasar section of NH-925 and Satta- Gandhav section of NH-925A, Under RO-Jaipur Consolation prize Project: Annual Maintenance including Incident Management of Trichy - K...