From Contractual Sanitation Work to Self-Employment: How Swachhta Udyami Yojana Supported Satish Kumar's Journey Towards Economic Empowerment

India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For sanitation workers engaged in contractual employment, limited income and lack of access to mechanized equipment can create significant barriers to improving their livelihoods. Timely financial assistance and access to mechanization can provide opportunities for sanitation workers to transition towards self-employment and achieve greater economic stability. Demonstrating how financial support under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (S...


PRESS NOTE ON PERIODIC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (PLFS) MONTHLY BULLETIN July, 2026

India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Female WPR in rural areas increased sharply to 37.2% in July, 2026 from 34.7% in the previous month The overall UR decreased to 5.1% in July, 2026 from 5.5% in June, 2026 The overall male and female UR declined in July, 2026 compared to June, 2026 At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total number of 3,71,021 persons surveyed. persons surveyed in rural areas persons ...


Department of Youth Affairs To Host the BRICS Youth Council Meeting, Youth Summit and Youth Ministers' Meeting as Part of India's BRICS Presidency 2026

India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has assumed the BRICS Presidency of 2026. India's Presidency is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", reflecting a 'people-centric' and 'humanity first' approach. Youth cooperation stands as one of the key pillars of the BRICS framework. To further this vision, the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, will host the BRICS Yo...


Tattva Wellness Spa expands to Chandigarh Tricity

India, Aug. 18 -- The newly opened Spa at The Aarlis Hotel, Vignette Collection by IHG, offers personalised massages, facials, beauty therapies, and grooming services, along with private steam, shower, and jacuzzi facilities. Panchkula, August 2026: Tattva Wellness Spa has opened its newest centre at The Aarlis Hotel, Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG, in City Centre, Sector 3, adjacent to the Panchkula Golf Club. Strategically located in the rapidly developing Chandigarh Metropolitan Regio...


Beyond the Booth: The Brandologist Co. Captures 35 Founder Stories at Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav (BVM) 2026

India, Aug. 18 -- The Brandologist Co. independently recorded conversations with 35 founders, directors and business leaders through its BVM Founder Stories initiative during Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.New Delhi: Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav (BVM) 2026 brought together Indian businesses, entrepreneurs and homegrown brands across sectors at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 12-15, 2026. Positioned as "India's Largest Multi-Sectoral Business Expo of Bharatiya B...


R.K. Pilot's hand rule simplified understanding of wind direction in Cyclones and Anticyclones.

India, Aug. 18 -- Understand wind rotation direction in seconds using the right- and left-hand rule-a simple visual method for students.   Dausa, Rajasthan. Remembering the direction of wind rotation in cyclones and anticyclones across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres used to be a complex and confusing task for students; however, this concept has now become very easy to grasp thanks to a new rule. R.K. Pilot, a resident of Nangal Lotwara village in Rajasthan's Dausa district, developed...


Finance Minister Punjab Honours Dr Anshu Kataria as 'Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India'

India, Aug. 18 -- 18th August 2026:-Finance Minister Punjab, S. Harpal Singh Cheema honoured Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh with the prestigious "Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India" award during the Millennial Awards 2026, held at JW Marriott, Chandigarh.S. Harpal Singh Cheema appreciated Dr. Kataria's continuous efforts in raising the concerns of private unaided colleges and work...


Personal Loan Prepayment Charges: What RBI Rules Say in 2026

India, Aug. 18 -- Let's say a decent year-end bonus just landed in your bank account, or maybe a smart business investment finally paid off. For most folks, the very first instinct is to wipe the slate clean and pay off any existing debt. But for a long time, trying to close out a Personal Loan ahead of schedule usually came with a nasty shock-heavy foreclosure penalties. Getting punished for being financially disciplined never made much sense to everyday borrowers. Thankfully, the Reserve Bank ...


India Tender Notice: Civil Work Sfc 36, Work Involving the Installation of 28 Units of 150W Led Street Lights Along with 14 Poles of 10 Meter Height to Replace Broken Poles on the Joya Road Divider.

India, Aug. 17 -- NAGAR PALIKA PARISHAD AMROHA AMROHA has issued a tender notice titled "Civil Work Sfc 36, Work Involving the Installation of 28 Units of 150W Led Street Lights Along with 14 Poles of 10 Meter Height to Replace Broken Poles on the Joya Road Divider." with the tender reference no.: 764/OS/2026. The tender details are as follows: Work involving the installation of 28 units of 150W LED street lights along with 14 poles of 10 meter height to replace broken poles on the Joya Road di...


India Tender Notice: 2 Gram Charanwas me Rajkiya Uchh Prathmik Vidhyalaya Ke Saamne Sthit Shamshan Bhoomi me C C Block Nirman Karya Gram Panchayat Aalisar (P s Govindgarh) G P Aalisar Amount 5.50

India, Aug. 17 -- PANCHAYATI RAJ DEPARTMENT, GOVT OF RAJASTHAN has issued a tender notice titled "2 Gram Charanwas me Rajkiya Uchh Prathmik Vidhyalaya Ke Saamne Sthit Shamshan Bhoomi me C C Block Nirman Karya Gram Panchayat Aalisar (P s Govindgarh) G P Aalisar Amount 5.50" with the tender reference no.: 163/15.08.2026. The tender details are as follows: 2 Gram Charanwas Me Rajkiya Uchh Prathmik Vidhyalaya Ke Saamne Sthit Shamshan Bhoomi Me C C Block Nirman Karya Gram Panchayat Aalisar (P S Govi...