India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A barge carrying 540 metric tons of methanol left Bogibeel Terminal in Dibrugarh for Dhaka, Bangladesh, here today. Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), flagged off the vessel DLB Patkai, pushed by the tug Kushal Konwar from Bogibeel. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the ceremony virtually. It is the first cargo shipped from the upper Assam to a foreign port since India's ind...
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), in collaboration with the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), organised the 2nd Prof (Dr.) N. R. Madhava Menon Memorial Lecture at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in National Capital here, this evening. The Memorial Lecture, themed 'Judging with Compassion: Human Understanding in the Practice of Law', brought together eminent members of the judiciary, legal academia and t...
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial assistance can play an important role in helping individuals from disadvantaged communities establish sustainable livelihoods and improve their economic condition. Timely support for self-employment can provide opportunities to create income sources, strengthen family financial security and promote greater self-reliance. Shri Durgesh Barkhane, a resident of Junardev, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, was selected under the NSFD...
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial support can play an important role in enabling students from disadvantaged communities to pursue higher education and realise their academic aspirations. Timely fellowship assistance can help overcome financial barriers, strengthen educational opportunities and encourage greater participation in advanced studies. Ms. Pratibha Rani, aged 35, from Faridabad, Haryana, received support under the National Fellowship for Schedu...
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial assistance and access to sustainable livelihood opportunities can play an important role in empowering individuals from disadvantaged communities and improving their socio-economic condition. Support for self-employment and mechanisation can help vulnerable workers move towards more stable sources of income, strengthen family financial security and promote dignity of work. Ms. Mekala Nancharamma, aged 30, belongs to the S...
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshots Table (1): Percentage of students (according to CWS) of age 6 years and above performing within-travel-day trips to attend educational institution pertaining to basic course Sector percentage of students who undertook within-travel-day trip in the age group Male Female Person 6-14 years 15-29 years 6 years & above 6-14 years 15-29 years 6 years & above 6-14 years 15-29 years 6 years & above Rural 60.4 79....
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles observed Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October 2026 with a series of Swachhta and cleanliness activities under Special Campaign 6.0, reaffirming its commitment to promoting cleanliness, hygiene and a culture of responsible workplace practices. The programme was led by Secretary (Textiles) at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi, and was attended by senior officers of the Ministry of Textiles, fa...
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Sports, Government of India continues to set a benchmark in fostering responsible governance and streamlining administrative processes. Following the notable achievements of Special Campaign 5.0 last year, the Department has embarked upon the groundwork for the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6.0, with a focused commitment to ensuring the responsible governance, streamlining administrative processes and scie...
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Corridor Indicative travel time Delhi-Varanasi ~3 hours 50 minutes Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri ~2 hours 55 minutes Chennai-Bengaluru ~1 hour 13 minutes Bengaluru-Hyderabad ~2 hours Chennai-Hyderabad ~2 hours 55 minutes Mumbai-Pune ~48 minutes Pune-Hyderabad ~1 hour 55 minutes Connectivity Measured in Hours Saved For millions of travellers, better connectivity is measured in hours saved, not only in kilometres built. Ac...
India, Oct. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India is holding a two-day 'Open Hearing and Camp Sitting' at Gyan Bhawan, Patna, Bihar on 7th - 8th October 2026 to hear cases of alleged human rights violations in the State. On Day-1, NHRC Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Members, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani will hear cases in the Full Commission sitting in the presence of complainant...