Union Government releases tax devolution of Rs.1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment of tax devolution in view of upcoming festive season and to enable States to accelerate capital spending and finance their development/ welfare related expenditure

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the State Total (Rs. in crore) 1 ANDHRA PRADESH 4597 2 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 1476 3 ASSAM 3552 4 BIHAR 10845 5 CHHATTISGARH 3602 6 GOA 398 7 GUJARAT 4094 8 HARYANA 1484 9 HIMACHAL PRADESH 996 10 JHARKHAND 3660 11 KARNATAKA 4504 12 KERALAM 2597 13 MADHYA PRADESH 8010 14 MAHARASHTRA 7022 15 MANIPUR 682 16 MEGHALAYA 688 17 MIZORAM 615 18 NAGALAND 524 19 ODISHA 4819 ...


CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit conducts three major anti-drug operations; seizes 2,774.650 kg of poppy straw and five vehicles; arrests four persons

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a continued drive against illicit drug trafficking and illegal cultivation of narcotic drugs, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, conducted three significant enforcement operations during over the past few days, resulting in the seizure of 2,774.650 kg illicit poppy straw (Dodachura) and five vehicles. Four persons were arrested in connection with the cases. On 27 October 2026, acting on specific intelli...


Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda administers Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, today administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) pledge to officers and officials of both the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers at a ceremony held at Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi. The observance commemorated the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose contributions to the integration and unity of...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah Flags off 'Run for Unity' in New Delhi on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'on the occasion of 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah flagged off the 'Run for Unity' in New Delhi today, organized on the occasion of 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'-marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, Union Home Minister also administered the 'Unity Pledge' to the citizens of the country. Several dignitaries were present at the event, including Delhi Lieutenant Governor Shri Taranjit...


'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' awarded to 490 personnel of various States/UTs/CAPFs/CPOs for the year 2026

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' has been awarded to 490 personnel of various States/Union Territories (UTs)/Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)/Central Police Organisations (CPOs) for the year 2026. The medal is given to recognize excellent work, promote high professional standards and boost the morale of the concerned official/officer. Initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance of Un...


MoHUA Conducts Participatory Workshop to Chart a Shared Roadmap for Clean Delhi

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Capital Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban organised a workshop on Planning a Shared Roadmap for Clean Delhi, bringing together sanitation inspectors, supervisors, urban local body officials and key stakeholders to collectively deliberate on practical solutions for making the national capital cleaner, healthier and more liveable. Ms. D. Thara, S...


EPFO to Celebrate 74th Foundation Day in New Delhi Tomorrow

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will celebrate its 74th Foundation Day in New Delhi tomorrow. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will inaugurate the event. The celebration will be attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Members of the Central Board of Trustees, officers and employees of EPFO, employers, workers and other stakeholde...


Legislative Department Participates in 'Run for Unity' on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, participated in the 'Run for Unity' organised at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 31 October 2026. The event was flagged off by the Hon'ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, in the presence of dignitaries. The occasion marked the 151st birth anni...


Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Urges Concerted Efforts to Build 'Atmanirbhar Panchayats' at National Workshop on People's Plan Campaign, in New Delhi

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh called for the participation of all stakeholders in the efforts being made towards achieving 'Atmanirbhar Panchayats' (self-reliant Panchayats) and 'Viksit Panchayats' (developed Panchayats). He was addressing the National Workshop on the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27, organised by the Ministry of Panchaya...


Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Concludes Special Campaign 6.0 with Focus on Swachhata, Record Management and Digital Governance

India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) has successfully concluded its participation in Special Campaign 6.0 for institutionalising Swachhata and minimising pendency, conducted from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The campaign focused on improving workplace cleanliness, strengthening record management, reviewing pending matters and promoting efficient and sustainable administrative practices. The campaign, steered by the Department...