India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To mark the beginning of Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 campaign, a coastal cleanup drive was organised today at Digha, East Midnapore, by Ministry of Earth Sciences and coordinated Nation wide by National Institute of Ocean Technology(NIOT), Chennai. The cleanup drive commenced with an inaugural ceremony at the Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre (MARC). Around 100 participants, including college students and officials from MAR...
India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lattice 2026, the annual business conclave of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), was held in Kolkata today under the theme 'The Capability Decade'. The conclave brought together students, industry leaders and professionals for discussions on artificial intelligence, technology, innovation, leadership and the capabilities required to create impact in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The conclave fe...
India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. Name of the district Name of the Facility Type of the facility 1 YSR Kadapa GMC Kadapa CCB 2 SPSR Nellore ACSR GMC Nellore CCB 3 Srikakulam GMC Srikakulam CCB 4 Visakhapatnam AMC, Visakhapatnam CCB 5 Prakasam GMC Ongole CCB 6 Anakapalli DH Anakapalli CCB 7 East Godavari GMC Rajamahendravaram CCB 8 Kurnool KMC Kurnool CCB 9 Sri Satya Sai DH Hindupur CCB 10 NTR SMC, Vijayawada CCB 11 ...
India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW), organised by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, in collaboration with Government of Maharashtra, concluded today in Mumbai. The conference, held on September 11-12, 2026, brought together representatives of the Central Government, State/UT Governments, BOCW Welfare Boards and other stakeholders to deliberate on issues concerni...
India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Steel Slag Road Technology can reduce road construction costs by around 40 per cent while delivering four times the strength of conventional roads, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, said today. He said the technology can also substantially extend the maintenance cycle, with maintenanc...
India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 'Designer Atelier' Exhibition-cum-Sale, showcasing designer creations that bring together India's rich textile heritage, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, is being held from September 12 to October 1, 2026, at the Central Cottage Industries Emporium, Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi. The exhibition will remain open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The exhibition was jointly inaugurated today by Shri Akhiles...
India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi met with Her Excellency Mrs. Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines, over a Luncheon meeting today, where she shared Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of women-led development and India's commitment to empowering women as leaders and equal partners in shaping a prosperous future. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication...
India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi welcomed Ms. Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, to the BRICS Bazaar at the National Crafts Museum, New Delhi. In a post on X, she said that she had the opportunity to show them around the Bazaar and share the rich traditions, art, crafts and cultural heritage showcased by BRICS member and partner nations. She further said that the ...
India, Sept. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A bamboo bag might seem like an ordinary find at a city market stall. But its journey tells a story that winds from a small village enterprise to a shift in national policy. At the SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 in Gurugram, one such story stood on display: bamboo bags crafted by Vishakha Didi from Assam. In 2014, she joined a Self-Help Group (SHG) and revitalised her father-in-law's bamboo craft enterprise with new designs. Government...
India, Sept. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For seven years, PM-KMY has helped small and marginal farmers look towards old age with greater financial security and dignity. Launched in 2019, the scheme offers a minimum assured pension of Rs.3,000 per month from the age of 60. By February 2026, over 24.96 lakh farmers have enrolled under the scheme across the country. Haryana leads with around 5.75 lakh enrolments, followed by Bihar with over 3.46 lakh. Since 2019, Rs.540.66 ...