National Workshop on Seafood Exports Held in Visakhapatnam to Strengthen Fisheries Value Chains and Enhance India's Global Seafood Competitiveness

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A National Workshop on Seafood Exports was convened by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with support from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, on 5th & 6th June 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The first day of the workshop was graced by Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh; Shri Piyush Goy...


West Bengal Set to Become the 36th State/UT to Implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marking a major milestone in India's journey towards universal health coverage, the Government of West Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) tomorrow, the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the scheme in the State will be signed between the National Health Authority (NHA), under the aegis of Ministry o...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah offers prayers at the Bhagwan Ayyappa Temple in New Delhi

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today offered prayers at the Bhagwan Ayyappa Temple in New Delhi and inaugurated the newly constructed SABAREESAM Complex in the temple premises. In a post on X, Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah said, "Fortunate to offer puja at Bhagwan Ayyappa temple, in R.K. Puram, New Delhi. Bhagwan Ayyappa is the bestower of bliss and the emodiment of the sacred values that unit...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah to launch Land Port Management System (LPMS) on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 in New Delhi

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji India's border and internal security have received a new impetus. In this direction a significant milestone is on the horizon with the launch of the Land Port Management System (LPMS) by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, on Tuesday, 9th June 2026, in New Delhi. This initiative underscores the Modi Government's commitment to sma...


Ministry of Panchayati Raj to organise outreach workshop on Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme at Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 9 June 2026

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, is organising an Outreach Workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme on 9 June 2026 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The workshop will be held in the presence of Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India; Smt. Mukta Shekhar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj; Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi, Principal Secretary, Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rur...


Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Market Price per 14.2 kg cylinder (Rs.) Ujjwala consumer pays less by India (Ujjwala, effective after revision) 642 - Pakistan 1,046 about 39% Nepal 1,207 about 47% Bangladesh approx. 1,225 about 48% Sri Lanka 1,241 about 48% United States approx. 1,755 about 63% Australia approx. 1,765 about 64% Canada approx. 2,411 about 73% Period, 2026 Propane CP (US$/t) Butane CP (US$/t) Saudi CP for LPG, 50:50 ble...


12 Years of Modi Government Have Created an Aspirational India: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Twelve years of the Narendra Modi government have transformed India into an aspirational nation driven by opportunity, innovation and self-belief, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday while talking to media, asserting that governance reforms, technological democratisation and citizen-centric policies have fundamentally changed the way Indians perceive their prospects. The Minister also outlined the next phase of growth, ...


Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leads nationwide World Bicycle Day celebrations with actor Vikrant Massey

India, June 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A sea of people converged at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as the National Capital celebrated World Bicycle Day with Hon'ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leading the nationwide special edition along with famous actor Vikrant Massey, World Championships silver medal-winning boxer Nupur Sheoran and famous Kannada actor Ragini Dwivedi. More than 15,000 fitness enthusiasts rode a bicycle in New Delhi a...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates, dedicates to the nation and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs.18,800 crore in Surat, Gujarat

India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects in Surat, Gujarat. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the people of Gujarat for their unwavering support. "After the local body elections, I am visiting Surat for the first time. From Surat, I salute and congratulate the people of the entire Gujarat," remarked Shri Modi. Exte...


Prime Minister visits L&T complex at Hazira, Gujarat

India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today visited the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) complex at Hazira, Gujarat, where he witnessed pioneering innovations being developed by the company across various sectors. The Prime Minister highly commended the significant role played by L&T in furthering self-reliance in India's defence sector. Sharing glimpses from the visit, Shri Modi appreciated the engineering achievements and advancements being spe...