Trucks-on-Trains: A Strategic Modal Shift Led by Indian Railways' Dedicated Freight Corridor

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As India's economy grows and consumption diversifies, freight movement has increased sharply, straining roads, fuel use, and air quality. To address this, Indian Railways, through its visionary Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) initiative, has introduced the innovative Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) service. Conceived as part of Indian Railways' long-term freight transformation strategy, the DFC network provides the backbone that enables ne...


Strengthening Groundwater Management for India's Water Future

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction Groundwater Management for Sustainability and Long-term Security Government Initiatives Strengthening Groundwater Management Developing sustainable groundwater management strategies State Improvement in Rate of Groundwater Decline (m/year) Area under Efficient Water Use (Ha) Digital Water Level Recorder (DWLR) Installed Digital / Analog Water Level Indicators Installed Gujarat 20 58,470.19 82...


Centre sanctions more than 10,000 km of road projects for Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim under PMGSY-IV

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A remarkable milestone has been achieved under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV. More than 10,000 km of road projects have been sanctioned to the States & UT of Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim, reinforcing the commitment of the Department of Rural Development for Viksit Bharat Spanning from remote hills to the heart of rural communities, these roads do not merely represent infr...


ECINET Digital Platform launched at IICDEM-2026

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


From Tradition to Technology: Ayush Republic Day Tableau Set to Showcase India's Holistic Health Vision

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ayush tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2026 is set to present a compelling narrative of India's timeless health knowledge seamlessly integrated with contemporary public healthcare, under the theme "Ayush ka Tantra, Swasthya ka Mantra." Rooted in the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the tableau highlights the National Ayush Mission's (NAM) role in strengthening traditional systems of medicine and embedding them within the nation...


TRAI Assesses Network Quality Across Katra and Udhampur Cities and Highway Route from Katra to Udhampur via Sen Brahmana & Nagrota, and Railway Route from Delhi to Katra

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Summary-Voice services Summary-Data services Call Setup Success Rate: Airtel, BSNL, RJIL and VIL have 97.28%, 82.65%, 98.39% and 93.11%, call setup success rate respectively in Auto-selection mode (5G/4G/3G/2G). Data Download performance (Overall): Average download speed of Airtel (5G/4G/2G) is 114.63 Mbps, BSNL (4G/3G/2G) is 4.70 Mbps, RJIL (5G/4G) is 216.24 Mbps and VIL (5G/4G/2G) is 17.00 Mbps. Call Setup Time: Airtel, BSNL,...


Ministry of Culture to Organize 'Parakram Diwas-2026' to Commemorate 129th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is organizing 'Parakram Diwas-2026' from 23rd to 25th January 2026 at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, along with celebrations at 13 other iconic locations across the country associated with the life and legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India's most revered freedom fighters. The event marks the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and aims to h...


Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) Organises 14th FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2025 at New Delhi

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) organised the 14th edition of the FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2025 in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on 22 January 2026 at Federation House, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, as the Chief Guest, and Ms. Nivedi...


Prime Minister condoles loss of lives of Army personnel in Doda mishap

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives of brave Army personnel in the tragic mishap in Doda. The Prime Minister said that he is deeply anguished by the mishap in Doda, in which we have lost our brave army personnel. Their service to the nation will be remembered forever. Shri Modi also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and said that all possible support is being provided to those affec...


CAQM revokes Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves

India, Jan. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked all Stage III actions across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect on 22.01.2026, in view of the improvement in air quality and forecast trends. The Sub-Committee had invoked Stage III of GRAP on 16.01.2026, following a deterioration in Delhi's average AQI. Subsequently, Delhi's air quality showed a downward trend. As ...