MoEFCC Organises Mass Singing of 'Vande Mataram' to Mark 150 Years anniversary of the iconic National Song

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) today organised a mass singing of Vande Mataram as part of Phase-II of the Commemoration of 150 Years of Rashtriya Geet being observed from 19.01.2026 to 26.01.2026. Led by the Secretary of the Ministry Shri Tanmay Kumar, the event saw senior officials and staff members joining in the soulful rendition that echoed through the Ministry's premises at Indira Paryav...


Cabinet approves equity support to Small Industries Development Bank of India

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the equity support of Rs.5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The equity capital of Rs.5000 crore shall be infused into SIDBI by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in three tranches of Rs.3,000 crore in Financial year 2025-26 at the book value of Rs.568.65/- as on 31.03.2025 and Rs.1,000 crore each in Financial Ye...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends greetings to the States of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extended greetings to the States of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day. In a series of posts on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said "Statehood Day greetings to our sisters and brothers of Manipur. Blessed with a vibrant culture and talented people, Manipur has always been our pride. May the state reach new ...


Vice-President Highlights Role of Educational Institutions in Nation-Building atSilver Jubilee Celebrations of CMR Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today attended the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT), Bengaluru, as the Chief Guest, and congratulated the institution on completing 25 years of distinguished service in the field of technical education. The Vice-President described the Silver Jubilee as not merely a milestone in time, but a celebration of vision, perseverance and purpose. ...


SAMPANN pension portal developed by Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts integrates with DigiLocker: Pensioners gain anytime access to e-PPOs, gratuity sanction orders and other important documents through Digilocker accounts

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr CCA) Delhi has notified all pensioners under the Department of Telecommunications about the successful integration of the SAMPANN pension portal with the DigiLocker platform, in line with the Government of India's Digital India programme. This integration allows pensioners to effortlessly fetch key documents from SAMPANN-including Pension Payment Orders (e-PPOs),...


TWO-DAY ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OF DIRECTION ON LIVESTOCK STATISTICS TO BE HELD IN VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Technical Committee of Direction (TCD) for the Improvement of Livestock Statistics on 22nd and 23rd January, 2026 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The TCD is a pivotal technical body that guides the methodologies and implementation of the Integrated Sample Survey (ISS)...


Year End Review of Ministry of Civil Aviation

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Inauguration of new airports and terminal facilities at Navi Mumbai, Patna, Datia, Satna, Amravati, Tuticorin, Purnea and Guwahati Inauguration of New Terminal of Jayprakash International Airport, Patna An ultra-modern terminal was inaugurated at Patna airport, which has been developed at the cost of Rs.1,200 crore. The airport spans over 65,150 square meters and is designed to handle 3,000 passengers during peak hours and up to ...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah pays heartfelt tribute to the brave son of Mother India, Ras Behari Bose, on his death anniversary

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah paid heartfelt tribute to the brave son of Mother India, Ras Behari Bose, on his death anniversary. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that from the Ghadar Revolution to the establishment of the Azad Hind Fauj, Ras Behari Bose gave a new direction to the country's freedom struggle. He said that through the India...


Office of the Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) concluded today at Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Mandap. Addressing the valedictory session, Shri Harivansh, Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, expressed deep satisfaction over the productive discussions held during the Conference and underscored that the collective exchange of ideas among Presiding Officers from across the country had significantly enriched the discourse. Shri H...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the spirit of continuous effort and progress; also extends greetings on the Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura

India, Jan. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today extended his warm greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura as the three North Eastern states celebrate their Statehood Day. The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt wishes to all brothers and sisters of the region and expressed hope that, through their own efforts, they achieve success in every sphere of life. On the occasion, the Prime Minister also shared a Sanskrit...