India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has opened a new avenue of employment for graduate candidates with the commencement of online applications for Station Master recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026. The recruitment reflects Indian Railways' continued efforts to provide career opportunities to eligible candidates while strengthening its operational workforce. In an important recruitment-related decision, the Railway Board...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step to enhance 'Ease of Living' for citizens residing near National Highway Fee Plazas, the Government of India has introduced a 'Concessional Local Pass' for eligible non-commercial vehicle owners residing within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza. The rule will come into effect from 01st November 2026. The annual fee for the concessional Local Pass will be Rs.1,500 for fee plazas located outside municipal or local...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, organised a two-day Regional Rural Workshop under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) in Lucknow on 27-28 October 2026. Held as a Samvad, it brought together States and field functionaries to deliberate on implementation and reforms. Around 150 officials from Bihar, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and the host State...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has said that India's rich genetic diversity holds significant potential to make the country an important global resource for gene research, with other nations looking towards India for its unique genetic resources in the coming years. Addressing...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, held a series of meetings in Busan, South Korea, with South Korean maritime institutions, shipbuilders and shipping companies, and with Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Minister, as India works to build the supply chain, finance, technology and markets behind its shipbuilding ambitions. The talks covered shipbuilding investment, marine equipment manufacturing, mar...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, visited the Shilp Samagam Mela, at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati, the State Capital of Assam. The Secretary toured and inspected the participating artisans' stalls and the Ministry Pavilion. The ongoing Shilp Samagam Mela (SSM) 2026 in Guwahati continues to attract visitors, providing a vibrant platform for traditional artisans to showcase and sell their ...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme of Union Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment, a major programme for the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits and Ayushman Cards, was organised at Peeli Kothi Civil Lines area, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, today. The event was part of the ongoing flagship initiative aimed at strengthening the safety, health, and social security...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to timely healthcare makes a life-changing difference, particularly for workers facing economic hardship. The journey of Mohan Lal (name changed), a 65-year-old waste picker from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, highlights how social protection and healthcare support can help vulnerable workers overcome serious medical challenges and move towards a healthier life. Coming from a financially disadvantaged family, Mohan Lal spent most ...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, visited the construction site of the permanent premises of the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), CRC Jammu, at Village Chak Jawala, Vijaypur in District Samba of Jammu Province in Jammu & Kashmir, to review the progress of the ongoing construction work. Constructed at a...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The fortnight long Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will be organized at Dilli Haat, INA, in the National Capital, from November 1 to 15, 2026. The Mela is being organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment. Themed 'प्रकाश और परंपरा - ज्योति से ज्योति &#...