India Reaffirms Commitment to Biodiversity Conservation and Effective Implementation of Global Biodiversity Framework at CBD COP-17 at Yerevan, Armenia

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today delivered India's National Statement at the High-Level Segment of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-17) in Yerevan, Armenia. The Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to conserving biodiversity and strengthening collective efforts to live in harmony with nature. He appreciated the Government of...


'Opportunity for Shared Commitment to Improve Future of Our Cities': Shri Tokhan Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Opens ARISE Cities Forum 2026

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Launches on Day 1 of the ARISE Cities Forum The Inaugural and technical sessions on 27 October also featured the launch of the following: The second edition of the ARISE Cities Forum opened today at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi today. The two-day Forum is being organised by ICLEI South Asia, in collaboration with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), with support from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Go...


Union Minister Shri C. R. Paatil Reviews Key Initiatives, Projects and Programmes of DoWR, RD & GR

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil chaired a review meeting with HoDs in the presence of Minister of State of Jal Shakti Sh. Raj Bhushan Choudhary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation to assess the overall progress of projects, programmes, schemes and initiatives being undertaken by the Department and its various wings and organisations. During the meeting, Flood Management Win...


Shram Samvad - Two-Day State-Level Capacity-Building and Awareness Programme on Labour Codes, Labour Welfare and Social Protection Concludes in Lucknow

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A two-day State-Level Capacity-Building and Awareness Programme, "Shram Samvad", on Labour Codes, Labour Welfare and Social Protection was jointly organized by Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE), Government of India (GoI) and Labour Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) at Taj Hotel, Lucknow on 26th and 27th October, 2026. The programme was aimed at enhancing awareness among employers, HR, Legal and Finance profession...


Industrial Settlements Benefit Over 10,900 Bihar Gramin Bank Employees, Securing Financial Benefits Worth Nearly Rs.78 Crore

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Two industrial disputes involving the management of Bihar Gramin Bank and its employees' organisations were amicably resolved on October 22 and 23, 2026, through conciliation efforts of the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central), Patna, under the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The settlements are expected to extend financial benefits amounting to approxim...


Legislative Department Organises Medical Health Check-up Camp under 'Special Campaign 6' to Promote Preventive Healthcare and Employee Welfare

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the 'Special Campaign 6', the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, organised a Medical Health Check-up Camp on 27th October, 2026, on the 4th Floor, Kartavya Bhawan-II, New Delhi, under the guidance of Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Legislative Department, with the objective of promoting health awareness. Shri T.S. Muralidharan, JS&LC, attended the Medical Health Check-up Camp along with other senior officer...


PM Vishwakarma Artisans Showcase India's Traditional Crafts at BRICS Cultural Bazar

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Artisans and craftspeople under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises participated at the two-day Cultural Bazar organised during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi, on 26-27 October 2026. The Cultural Bazar provided a platform to showcase India's rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, artisan-made products and indigenous skills to national ...


Central Vigilance Commission observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2026

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 commenced today with the administering of the integrity pledge to the officers and staff of the Central Vigilance Commission by Shri A. S. Rajeev, Central Vigilance Commissioner and Shri Praveen Vashista, Vigilance Commissioner at 11 am at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi. This year, the Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 is being observed from 26th October to 1stNovember 2026 on the theme "सत&...


29th Energy Technology Meet Inaugurated in Goa, Highlights Innovation and India's Energy Security Priorities

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 29th Energy Technology Meet (ETM 2026) was inaugurated today at the ONGC Advanced Training Institute in Goa by Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri. The three-day event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, technology providers and energy experts to discuss innovations shaping India's energy future. Organised by the Centre for High Technology (CHT) under the aegis of the M...


MoPNG Makes Significant Progress under Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata and Disposal of Pending Matters

India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) alongwith its Central Public Sector Enterprises and Organisations, guided by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG2), has embarked on Special Campaign 6 with renewed focus on timely disposal of E-waste/Scrap and ensuring Swachhata across its offices and installations. All the organisations of MoPNG have been instructed to actively participate in the Ca...