BORDER TOURISM INITIATIVE A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR HIMACHAL PRADESH: SPOKESPERSON

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, June 8 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Tourists from across the country will now have the opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of the border areas of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts along the Indo-China border. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is set to launch the Border Tourism initiative from Shipki-La, a prominent frontier village that will mark t...


PM'S REMARKS DURING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DISASTER RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE

India, June 7 -- Prime Minister of India issued the following speech: Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Dear friends, Namaskar. Welcome to the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025. This conference is being hosted in Europe for the very first time. I thank my friend, President Macron and the Government of France for their support. I also extend my wishes for the upcoming United Nations Oceans Conference. Friends, The theme of this conference is 'Shaping a R...


MOSPI ORGANIZED A NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON "USING ALTERNATE DATA SOURCES AND FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES FOR POLICY MAKING" DURING JUNE 5-6TH

India, June 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with NITI Aayog and the World Bank as knowledge partner, conducted a two-day National Workshop on 'Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi during 5-6 June, 2025. The National Workshop concluded with a Valedictory Session on 6 June, 2025. The Valedictory Session was graced by ...


UNION MINISTER SARBANANDA SONOWAL ADDRESSES BLUE MBA COHORT AT COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL (CBS) ON INDIA'S GROWTH AND GREEN VISION

India, June 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, interacted with students of the prestigious Blue MBA Executive Programme at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS), today. The session spotlighted India's robust economic trajectory, expanding investment opportunities, and the country's efforts to harmonise economic growth with ecological responsibility. Shri Sonowal also became the first Minist...


MINISTRY OF MINES PARTICIPATES IN 'EK PED MAA KE NAAM 2.0' PLANTATION DRIVE IN NEW DELHI

India, June 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Mines organised a plantation drive in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, as part of the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign. The event was led by the Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, and saw active participation from senior officials and staff of the Ministry. Currently in its second phase, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' blends e...


UNION HOME MINISTER SHAH MEETS OFFICERS INSTRUMENTAL IN ANTI-NAXAL OPERATIONS, CONGRATULATES THEM ON HISTORIC SUCCESS, IN NEW DELHI

India, June 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, met officers who played a key role in recent anti-Naxal operations in New Delhi today, congratulating them on the historic success of these operations. He said that the Modi government is committed to freeing India from the menace of Naxalism. In a post on X, Union Home Minister said, "Met the officers who played a crucial role in the recent anti-Naxal op...


UNION HEALTH MINISTER NADDA DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT FSSAI'S WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2025 EVENT, THEMED 'STOP OBESITY BY EATING SAFE AND HEALTHY' AT NIMHANS, BENGALURU

India, June 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, delivered the keynote address at a special programme themed "Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy" at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, today. Organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Gov...


RABI SANKAR APPOINTED AS PART-TIME MEMBER OF THE 16TH FINANCE COMMISSION (XVIFC)

India, June 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The President has appointed Shri T. Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC). He shall hold office from the date of assuming charge until the submission of the Commission's Report or 31st October, 2025, whichever is earlier. The appointment of Shri T. Rabi Sankar is consequent to the resignation of one of the full-time Members of the XVIFC, ...


CAQM SUB-COMMITTEE ON GRAP INVOKES 27-POINT ACTION PLAN AS PER STAGE-I OF GRAP IN THE ENTIRE NCR

India, June 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Today, Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) clocked 209 ('Poor' category), as per the daily AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). In view of the average/ overall air quality of Delhi recording 'Poor' air quality category ranging between 201-300, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP met today to take stock of the current air quality scenario of Delhi-NCR. While comprehensively reviewing ...


UNION MINISTER JITENDRA SINGH LEAVES FOR FRANCE TO LEAD HIGH-LEVEL INDIAN DELEGATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL MEET ON OCEANS

India, June 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh today left for France to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the "United Nations Ocean Conference" (UNOC3) is taking place from June 8 to 13. The high-level international gathering will bring together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civ...