Prime Minister congratulates Indian Women's Football Team on winning the SAFF Women's Championship 2026

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated the Indian Women's Football Team on winning the SAFF Women's Championship 2026. The Prime Minister noted that they have played excellently through the tournament. Shri Modi observed that this will encourage more youngsters to play football in the coming times. The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the team for their future endeavours. The Prime Minister posted on X: "...


Prime Minister condoles the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji. The Prime Minister noted that over the course of a distinguished career, he made a mark with his versatility and memorable performances across a wide range of roles. Shri Modi conveyed that his thoughts are with the family and countless admirers of the veteran actor in this hour of grief. The Prime Minister posted ...


APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fresh Mangoes from Jharkhand to United Kingdom

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant development for agricultural exports from Jharkhand, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from the State to the United Kingdom. The flag-off ceremony was held in Kolkata on 4 June 2026. The consignment comprises 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes sourced f...


e-Jagriti Wins Silver Award at National Awards for e-Governance 2026

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sr. No Country Cases filed by NRIs 1 USA 234 2 UK 82 3 UAE 77 4 Canada 58 5 Germany 39 6 Australia 34 7 Others 227 The Department of Consumer Affairs' e-Jagriti platform has been awarded the Silver Award under Category I-Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation at the prestigious National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, presented by the Department of Administrativ...


MoS Environment, Forest and Climate Change Launches "NZP Saathi App" and Inaugurates Self-ticketing Kiosks at National Zoological Park

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh today launched the "NZP Saathi App", a smart digital zoo guide, and inaugurated Self-ticketing Kiosks at the National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, aimed at enhancing visitor experience through smart navigation and easing online ticket booking. The Minister visited an exhibition showcasing creative works prepared by students who particip...


National Workshop on Seafood Exports Held in Visakhapatnam to Strengthen Fisheries Value Chains and Enhance India's Global Seafood Competitiveness

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A National Workshop on Seafood Exports was convened by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with support from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, on 5th & 6th June 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The first day of the workshop was graced by Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh; Shri Piyush Goy...


West Bengal Set to Become the 36th State/UT to Implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marking a major milestone in India's journey towards universal health coverage, the Government of West Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) tomorrow, the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the scheme in the State will be signed between the National Health Authority (NHA), under the aegis of Ministry o...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah offers prayers at the Bhagwan Ayyappa Temple in New Delhi

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today offered prayers at the Bhagwan Ayyappa Temple in New Delhi and inaugurated the newly constructed SABAREESAM Complex in the temple premises. In a post on X, Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah said, "Fortunate to offer puja at Bhagwan Ayyappa temple, in R.K. Puram, New Delhi. Bhagwan Ayyappa is the bestower of bliss and the emodiment of the sacred values that unit...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah to launch Land Port Management System (LPMS) on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 in New Delhi

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji India's border and internal security have received a new impetus. In this direction a significant milestone is on the horizon with the launch of the Land Port Management System (LPMS) by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, on Tuesday, 9th June 2026, in New Delhi. This initiative underscores the Modi Government's commitment to sma...


Ministry of Panchayati Raj to organise outreach workshop on Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme at Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 9 June 2026

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, is organising an Outreach Workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme on 9 June 2026 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The workshop will be held in the presence of Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India; Smt. Mukta Shekhar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj; Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi, Principal Secretary, Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rur...