India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the exposition of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha in Leh. On this occasion, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri V.K. Saxena and the Union Home Secretary along with many dignitaries were present. In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that today's Buddha Purnima marks a historic and truly golden occasion for the residents of Ladakh. He said that on this aus...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second and concluding day of the two-day National Summit on "Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India's Health Future" witnessed in-depth technical deliberations centred on the findings of the 17th Common Review Mission (CRM), a cornerstone mechanism for independent, evidence-based assessment under the National Health Mission (NHM). The first day of the Summit focused on the presentation and dissemination of best...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India has established a Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University (AU) in Visakhapatnam. Andhra University has allocated land on its campus for setting up an open-field meteorological observatory, enabling continuous and integrated observations and research collaborations. The Open-Fie...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), a CPSE under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), today formally unveiled Padma Doree, a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that brings together the Eri (Ahimsa) silk traditions of Northeast India with the rich Chanderi weaving heritage of Madhya Pradesh. The initiative was officially launched by Secretary, MDoNER, Sanjay Jaj...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Honorable President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt Droupadi Murmu visited Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla today. She was received by Shri Kavinder Gupta, Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, GOC-in-C, ARTRAC on her arrival at ARTRAC. The President was briefed by GOC-in-C on evolution of ARTRAC, the stellar role of ARTRAC in providing quality ...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed the charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on 1st May 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). An alumnus of St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi and a law graduate, he brings over three decades of extensive experience in Defence Finance and Pub...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Apr 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai. The delivery marks a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges i...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bringing over three decades of extensive experience in defence financial management and public service, Shri Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) , has assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) with effect from May 1, 2026. He is an alumnus of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and ICPE, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. During his illustrious career span he ...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published a number of standards for medical assistive technologies as a part of the NLEAP (National List of Essential Assistive Products) initiative brought about by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The NLEAP document aims to serve as a guideline for policymakers, healthcare providers, and the concerned stakeholders for provision of assistive products as well as support the developme...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated various dairy infrastructure and cooperative initiatives for the Union Territory in Leh, Ladakh. On this occasion, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri S. P. Singh Baghel and Shri George Kurian, and Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri V...