India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)/New Delhi | October 4, 2026 | Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday handed over the first instalment of 3 lakh houses worth Rs.3,600 crore to Andhra Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin 2.0 at an event in Burripalem village of Guntur district. In the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chouhan a...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Giving fresh momentum to the holistic and rural development of Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, presided over a significant event in Burripalem village, Guntur district, on Sunday. A major initiative involving the construction of 3 lakh permanent houses at a cost of Rs.3,600 crore in the state was launched. In the distinguished presence of Andhra Pra...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways will organise Chintan Shivir 2026 on 5-6 October 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Narmada District, Gujarat, bringing together senior representatives from the Centre, States and implementing agencies to deliberate on key issues concerning the development and delivery of highway infrastructure in the country. The inaugural session on 5 October will feature addresses by Minister of Road Transport & Highwa...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pension Adalat is an innovative initiative undertaken by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) for the on-the-spot redressal of grievances of Central Government pensioners. It provides a common platform for all stakeholders concerned with a particular type of grievance to come together for the resolution of long-pending pension grievances. Thus, it works in the spirit of a "Whole-of-Government Approach". Pens...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing its sustained crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized cumulative quantity of 15.59 kg dangerous contraband drugs, Amphetamine, Cocaine and Heroin, in three separate intelligence-led operations conducted on 29-30.09.2026. Five persons have been arrested under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. In a dramatic operation on 30.09.2026, DRI, along with the Central Bure...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant milestone for the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today released two male GIBs into the wild at Sam in the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Rajasthan State Minister for Forest and Environment, Shri Sanjay Sharma, along with senior officers of the Union and State Governments, was present o...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of its continued efforts to strengthen implementation of dust mitigation measures and improve road cleanliness for effective abatement of air pollution across Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted a special inspection drive in Delhi on 03.10.2026. The inspection was undertaken to assess the presence of visible road dust and the effectiveness of road-cleaning and swee...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, concluded the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026 on October 2, 2026. Organised by the Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, AIIA, the campaign was conducted from September 17 to October 2, 2026, under the theme "Swachhata Mein Sabhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat". The campaign focused on promoting cleanliness, responsible waste management, environmental awareness and communi...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to great revolutionary and freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary. The Prime Minister said that Shyamji Krishna Varma dedicated his life to breaking the shackles of subjugation of Maa Bharati. He said that the nation can never forget his valour and dedication in safeguarding the pride of the motherland. Shri Modi wrote on X; "महा...
India, Oct. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Antim Panghal on winning the Silver medal in the Women's 53 kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister described her performance as exemplary and said that she delivered a wonderful performance. Shri Modi wished Antim Panghal continued success and expressed hope that she brings more laurels to the country and motivates other athletes. The Prime Mini...