Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava Reviews Swachhata Pakhwada Activities at AIIMS Mangalagiri

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is observing Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 from 1st April to 15th April 2026 across all its hospitals and institutes, in accordance with the calendar issued by the Cabinet Secretariat. As part of these efforts, the Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Mangalagiri today to review the ongoing activities under Swachhata P...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah pays tributes to the martyrs of CRPF on its Valour Day

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Salute to the indomitable courage and sacrifice of our brave hearts on CRPF Valor Day. On this day in 1965, the fearless warriors of CRPF stood like an unbreakable wall at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, crushing the enemy's advances and writing a glorious chapter of bravery. pic.twitter.com/cbo1qFuXin Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah paid his tributes to the martyrs of the Central Reserve Police ...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, attends the program held in New Delhi on the occasion of World Navkar Mahamantra Day as the Chief Guest

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah attended an event in New Delhi as the Chief Guest on the occasion of 'Vishwa Navkar Mahamantra Diwas'. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said that at a time when different parts of the world are witnessing conflict in efforts to assert their ideologies, the collective chanting of the Navkar Mantra here for the welfare of the entire world ...


21st Central Monitoring Committee Meeting (Part-II) Reviews Progress of States on River Rejuvenation and Pollution Abatement

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 21st Meeting (Part-II) of the Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) on river rejuvenation was held today under the chairpersonship of Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The meeting was attended by Shri Zaigham Ali Khan, Joint Secretary (NRCD), and Shri Anup Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director (Technical), NMCG, along with senior officials from the Ministry, CPCB, NRCD, NMCG, and representativ...


Community-Led Rainwater Conservation Transforms Villages in Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Villages such as Murugummi, Marella, and Thangella in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh have emerged as models of water resilience through community-led rainwater conservation initiatives implemented under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. The initiative has significantly improved groundwater availability, strengthened livelihoods, and reduced distress migration in the regi...


Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) Signs MoU with ICCR to Expand Global Reach of Indian Cultural Content

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening India's cultural diplomacy and global outreach, Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) on April 7, 2026, at Doordarshan Bhawan, New Delhi. The MoU was signed by Director General, Doordarshan, Shri K. Satish Nambudiripad, and Director General, ICCR, Smt. K. Nandini Singla, in the presence of senior offi...


Yojana, Kurukshetra & Employment News Now Freely Available on WAVES OTT

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major push towards digital knowledge access, the Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal and Bal Bharati along with the weekly Employment News, available free of cost on Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform, bringing its rich repository directly to readers nationwide. This initiative is aimed at democratizing access to credible, informative, and culturally enriching content for readers ...


Legislative Department Organizes "Waste to Wealth" Workshop on Swachhata Pakhwada, 2026

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Swachhata Pakhwada, the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice organized a workshop titled "Waste to Wealth" on 9th April 2026 in Conference Hall No. 440-A Wing, 4th Floor of Shastri Bhawan. The workshop was aimed at promoting sustainable practices and innovative ways to transform waste into valuable products. An expert delivered a detailed session on how waste can be effectively converted into usef...


Dr. Jitendra Singh interacts with school children from J&K, Highlights PM's Deep Sensitivity Towards J&K

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Interacting with a group of school children from Jammu & Kashmir, currently in Delhi, as a part of "Watan Ko Jano" itinerary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has consistently shown a high ...


Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Calls on His Majesty The King of Bhutan

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, had a royal audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The Union Minister conveyed warm greetings on behalf of the Government and people of India. He expressed deep appreciation for the continued guidance and leadership of His Majesty in further strengthening the unique and time-tested friendship and partnership between In...