India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Acting on specific intelligence, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) MP Unit intercepted a Punjab-registered Tata Truck near Badnawar, District Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, and seized 595.420 kg poppy straw powder concealed in a specially constructed cavity in the truck's floor. Two persons were arrested. A joint team of CBN officers maintained surveillance along the suspected route and successfully intercepted the vehicle along with it...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, today inaugurated and dedicated to the nation the Advanced Radiotherapy Facility at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot. Equipped with advanced radiation therapy technologies, the facility marks an important step towards improving access to specialised cancer care for people across Rajkot and the wider Saurashtra region. With an investmen...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and Autonomous Bodies (ABs), has successfully concluded the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6 (SCDPM 6). This year, the campaign placed special emphasis on "Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of E-Waste", alongside cleanliness, reduction of pendency and improved workplace management. During the implementatio...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Mines, along with its attached and subordinate offices, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and autonomous bodies, has successfully concluded Special Campaign 6, with a particular focus on the effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste. The campaign also focused on cleanliness, efficient record management, disposal of pending references, resolution of public grievances and improving administrativ...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, organised a Mega Camp in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI) at the NDCC Convention Centre, New Delhi, on 2 November 2026, as part of the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 5. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from pensioners and senior citizens and aimed to facilitate the submiss...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Railways observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and organised activities under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 - Special Campaign 6.0 at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, on 30 October 2026. To mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the 'Iron Man of India', Shri Satish Kumar, Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge at Vichar (Conference Hall), Rail Bhawan. Members of the Railway ...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), jointly with the National Housing Bank (NHB), spearheaded "PMAY-G Reform Samvad", a one-day stakeholder dialogue on reforms for strengthening rural housing under PMAY-G. It brought together MoRD, NHB, State Rural Development Departments, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Sa-Dhan, TCIS Habitat for Humanity International and lending institutions, including Housing Finance Comp...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Rural Development has successfully concluded the Special Campaign 6 during 2nd - 31st Oct. 2026. During the campaign, insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) have been extended to all contractual employees of the Department, including Safai Karamcharis. The entire premium cost for providing insurance coverage under both schemes ha...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, has notified the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G - Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026, establishing a structured, multi-tier and time-bound mechanism for addressing grievances relating to the implementation of the Scheme. The Rules aim to make grievance redressal more accessible, transparent and accountable, while ensuring that citize...
India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) is organising the 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) on 02-03 November 2026 at CSIR-NPL, New Delhi. The first day of the conference was inaugurated on 2nd November 2026. Dignitaries releasing the Souvenir and Abstract Book and SVASTIK Vol. III edition Dr Joram Aniya, Hon'ble Member, NITI A...