India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi has urged citizens to download the Mission Shakti App, which brings safety and assistance for women and children just a click away. In a post on 'X' the Union Minister said that the Mission Shakti App further strengthens the Government's resolve towards the safety, assistance and empowerment of women and children. She stated that the App ensures quick and easy acces...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, will observe World Breastfeeding Week 2026 from 1st to 7th August across the country. This year's theme is Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works. The week-long campaign will create awareness among families, communities and healthcare providers about early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is steadily emerging as a major tourism hub, backed by its civilisational heritage, natural diversity, spiritual appeal and expanding visitor economy. With stronger destination infrastructure, improved connectivity, digital platforms, travel facilitation and global promotion, the sector is moving towards higher-value tourism experiences. The focus is also on sustainable and inclusive growth, ensuring tourism supports local li...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Why This Amendment Was Needed Tougher Punishment for Offenders Provision Earlier Position (2024 Act) What Changes Now (2026 Bill) Individual offenders (Section 10) Jail term of 3 to 5 years, with a fine of up to Rs.10 lakh. Jail term of 5 to 10 years, with a fine of up to Rs.50 lakh. Service providers (Section 10) Fine of up to Rs.1 crore, and a 4-year ban from conducting any public examination. Fine of up to Rs.5 crore, ...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that with the death of an 11-year-old boy on 28th July 2026, 5 persons have died in a span of 13 days due to Malaria in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. The boy was initially tested negative for Malaria at a private lab, but when his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to a hospital in Albelapara. However, by the time his blood report...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the Drugs (Prices Control) Amendment Order, 2026 notified by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) vide S.O. 3516 (E) dated 30th June 2026, any existing manufacturer producing the same new drug formulation whose retail price has been notified by NPPA in preceding twelve months is required to follow the same retail price and intimate to NPPA under Form-1A within one month from the date of launch. Form-1A does not mandate re...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. State/Union Territory District No. of JAKs 1 Andaman & Nicobar Islands South Andamans 3 2 Nicobars 1 3 North And Middle Andaman 2 4 Andhra Pradesh Ananthapuramu 12 5 Chittoor 13 6 Y.S.R. 10 7 East Godavari 16 8 Guntur 26 9 Krishna 10 10 Kurnool 23 11 Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore 7 12 Prakasam 10 13 Srikakulam 11 14 Visakhapatnam 14 15 Vizianagaram 11 16 West Godavari 16 17...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under Pradhan Manri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), the Government has adopted a franchise-like model for opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs). Any individual entrepreneurs, non-governmental organisations, societies, trusts, firms, private companies, etc., can apply for opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, through the scheme's website (www.janaushadhi.gov.in) across the country. As soon as the Pharmaceuticals and Medical De...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Financial Year Sales at MRP ( Rs. in crore) 1. 2021-22 5.17 2. 2022-23 6.51 3. 2023-24 8.08 4. 2024-25 11.56 5. 2025-26 18.56 Total 49.88 Sl. No. Name of the district No. of JAKs 1 Barpeta 4 2 Bongaigaon 4 3 Cachar 40 4 Darrang 3 5 Dhemaji 6 6 Dhubri 6 7 Dibrugarh 13 8 Goalpara 4 9 Golaghat 3 10 Hailakandi 9 11 Jorhat 4 12 Kamrup 7 13 Karbi Anglong 2 14 SRIBHUMI...
India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, a total of 4,226 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened in the State of Uttar Pradesh as on 30.06.2026, of which 17 JAKs have been opened in the Hathras district. In the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, 02 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have become non-operational till 30.06.2026. The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of the sch...