India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In another significant crackdown on cross-border narcotics smuggling in North East, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has seized large quantity of 50 kg methamphetamine in the form of tablets (Yaba) and crystal meth, in two back-to-back Intelligence led operations in Mizoram and Assam. The seizures comprise of significantly large quantities of 30 kg methamphetamine tablets and 20 kg crystal methamphetamine. Four person...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, along with its organizations, field offices and autonomous bodies across the country, has achieved outstanding results during the ongoing Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata and Disposal of Pending Matters. The Secretary, DFS, undertook a comprehensive visit across various sections of the Department of Financial Services to review the activities, cleanliness drives and ...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major crackdown on illicit synthetic drug manufacturing in the country, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a big clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory operating in a remote village in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. The operation led to the massive seizure of approximately 1,100 kg drugs and precursor chemicals, along with manufacturing equipment. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's fisheries sector is evolving from a production-focused activity into a dynamic, technology-driven and value-oriented pillar of the national economy. It plays a vital role in strengthening food and nutritional security, generating employment, supporting rural livelihoods and contributing to export earnings. The fisheries ecosystem has witnessed significant transformation through value addition, cold-chain development, moder...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Posts today issued commemorative postage stamps on breast cancer awareness to mark International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative, conceptualised and undertaken by the Department of Posts, seeks to leverage the extensive postal network to disseminate messages on breast cancer awareness, early detection and preventive healthcare. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provided technical inputs, refe...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark step toward ensuring comprehensive social security for India's massive informal workforce, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified the official constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers. Established under the statutory framework of the Code on Social Security, these Boards mark a historic shift by integrating digital gig and platform professionals in...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 41st National Good Governance Webinar was held on 30th October 2026 in which the initiative of Rajkot District, awarded the PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration, 2024, was presented under the theme 'Sustainability and Replication of the Initiatives Awarded under PMA'. The presentations included: (i) The awarded initiative presented by Shri Prabhav Joshi, Joint Managing Director, Gujarat Industrial Developme...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare will be conducting the 5th Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate campaign in 2000 cities/ Districts across India from November 1-30, 2026. The department has notified the guidelines through O.M. dated 13th August, 2026. This is the biggest-ever DLC Campaign undertaken. A Whole of Government approach will be adopted through coordination with Pension Disbursing Banks, India Post Payments Ba...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways is set to expand its network of modern overnight rail services with the introduction of new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains connecting Varanasi with New Delhi. These services will further strengthen inter-city connectivity while offering passengers a modern, comfortable and efficient option for long-distance overnight travel. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Railways Shri...
India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Delivering the keynote address at a workshop on "Government & Industry Synergy for Geospatial Transformation: Co-Creating the Geospatial Economy for Viksit Bharat 2047" in New Delhi today, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Department of Atomi...