India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call in the 135th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 28 June 2026 to conserve every drop of rainwater, Odisha has intensified its efforts under the Catch the Rain 2026 campaign, translating public awareness into tangible water conservation outcomes, promoting rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, restoration of traditional water bodies, and citizen participation. Odisha has adopted a multi-pro...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SL COMPONENT AMOUNT 1 Offshore data acquisition 28,534 1A 2D seismic data acquisition for basin-wide coverage 12,000 1B 3D seismic data acquisition (and other techniques) 12,534 1C NDR data re-processing and AI tools implementation 4,000 2 Offshore exploration and infrastructure-led production 55,200 2A Offshore exploration acceleration 43,200 2B Infrastructure-led deepwater production and exploration 10,000 ...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Review Committees of the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways have recommended premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers in public interest under Rule 1802(a) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume II, which is equivalent to Rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules. The Review Committees have recommended premature retirement of two SAG officers of IRHS, one JAG officer of IRSE in Northern Railway, one officer of IRSEE in ...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dadar Thane Panvel Pen Roha Mangaon Veer Khed Chiplun Savarda Aravali Road Sangameshwar Road Ratnagiri Adavali Valivade Rajapur Road Vaibhavwadi Road Nandgaon Road Kankavli Sindhudurg Kudal Sawantwadi Road In a major boost to passenger connectivity in Maharashtra and the Konkan region, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a new daily Express train service between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards improving regional rail connectivity, Indian Railways has approved the extension of Train No. 54053/54054 Ludhiana-Jakhal Daily Passenger up to Jind station under Northern Railway. The decision will provide direct rail connectivity between Ludhiana and Jind, benefiting daily commuters, students, office-goers, traders and passengers travelling between Punjab and Haryana. Direct Ludhiana-Jind Passenger C...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major boost to rail capacity in Bihar, Indian Railways has approved multitracking of the 29 km Danapur to Fatuha section of East Central Railway at a cost of Rs.976 crore. The project will decongest one of the busiest stretches on the Patna rail corridor and create room for a large increase in both passenger and freight services. The sanctioned work covers three components. Third and fourth lines will be laid between Danapur a...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to provide a faster, seamless and barrier-free travel experience, NHAI has successfully rolled out the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza on Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48 in Rajasthan. Earlier, NHAI had rolled out Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Daulatpura and Manoharpura Toll Plaza on the same corridor. Achieving a significant milestone towards transforming the busy Delhi - Jaipur ...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Determination, technological innovation and timely institutional support have enabled many entrepreneurs to establish globally competitive enterprises. One such inspiring example is Smart-Waves Technologies Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based electronics manufacturing company founded by Scheduled Caste entrepreneur Mr. Mallikharjuna Rao Yelisela, whose journey reflects the transformative impact of the Venture Capital Fund for Schedul...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Innovation, entrepreneurship and timely institutional support have empowered many aspiring entrepreneurs to establish businesses that contribute to India's economic growth and sustainable development. One such inspiring example is Smartgreen Aquaculture Private Limited, a company based in Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, founded by Scheduled Caste entrepreneur Mr. Aditya Rithvik Narra. His entrepreneurial journey reflects the transf...
India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, celebrated its 56th Foundation Day today at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh. The programme was attended by Shri Sanjay Shirsat, Minister of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra; Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles, Government...