India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 and National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation prizes in New Delhi today (December 14, 2025) on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. Addressing the gathering, the President said that energy conservation is the most environmentally friendly and reliable source of energy. Energy conservation is not just an option...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has thwarted an attempt to illegally export restricted/prohibited red sanders valued at Rs.6.26 crore. A total of 15 MTs of red sanders was seized from various warehouses and four persons were arrested in the case. Red sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is an item listed in Appendix II of CITES and in Schedule-IV of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and prohibited/restricted for exports under...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Conveying profound grief over the tragic incident, Shri Modi extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of India to the families who lost their loved ones. He affirmed that India stands in full solidarity with th...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NEW DELHI, December 14:Union Minister of State in the PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a virtual meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Udhampur-Kathua-DodaLok Sabha constituency to review preparations for the culmination of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, scheduled on 25 December 2025. The meeting focused on seamless coordination across districts and Assembly segments to ensure the succe...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has registered steady progress in the production of Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, which are designed to provide improved safety, enhanced riding comfort and better operational performance for passengers. During the current financial year 2025-26 (up to November 2025), a total of more than 4,224 LHB coaches have been manufactured. This represents an 18% increase over the 3,590 coaches produced during the same p...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) deployed 19 teams for road-inspection drive on 12.12.2025. A total of 136 road stretches within the jurisdiction of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) were inspected across Delhi. It was done as part of the Commission's continuous monitoring and enforcement efforts under the statutory framework and provisions of the extant GRAP in force. This focused exerci...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) at the Vice-President's Enclave, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President appreciated the Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, for its continuous support to Tamil culture and language. He lauded initiat...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is organising a two-day Principals' Conclave on 16-17 December 2025 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi, as a major capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the academic, administrative, financial and leadership capabilities of Principals of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country. The conclave will bring together 499 ...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/ UT & National Level Painting Competition Group A (5th, 6th& 7th Standards) Group B (8th, 9th& 10th Standards) Prize* (In Each category) State/UT Level Prize National Level Prize Group 'A'/ Group 'B' Group 'A'/Group 'B' First Prize/Gold Medal (01 No.) Rs. 50,000/ Rs1,00,000/- Second Prize/Silver Medal (01No.) Rs. 30,000/- Rs 50,000/- Third Prize/Bronze Medal (01 No.) Rs 20,000/- Rs 30,000/- Appreciation Pr...
India, Dec. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, inaugurated a microforest comprising of Fruit Orchard and Pollinator Park developed under Special Campaign 5.0 at PM SHRI Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, on 14th December, 2025. This initiative has transformed over 3,200 sq. metres of barren land into a vibrant ecological learning space under the aegis of ...