Madhya Pradesh-Karnataka Delegation of Yuva Sangam Phase VII Embarks on a Journey of Cultural Discovery and Youth Exchange

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, is organising Yuva Sangam Phase VII under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme to strengthen people-to-people connections and promote national integration among the youth. The Madhya Pradesh-Karnataka delegation, with School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal as the nodal institute, was flagged off on 26 September 2026. The delegation is visiting Karnataka, host...


Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy Leads Swachhata Shramdaan under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Union Ministry of Education, organised a Swachhata Shramdaan yesterday at a PM SHRI school in New Delhi as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign. Led by Secretary, DoSEL, Shri T. K. Anil Kumar, the drive was conducted under the aegis of Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE and brought together students, teachers, senior officials and officers of the Kendriya Vidyalay...


"Context Matters, Care Matters, Compassion Matters": CEO BHASHINI at MNS Centenary Scientific Conclave

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Military Nursing Service (MNS) organised the Scientific Conclave on "Digital Innovations in Nursing Practice: Harmonizing Technology with Compassionate Care" as part of the closing ceremony of its Centenary Year 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt. The conclave brought together senior leadership, nursing professionals, healthcare practitioners and technology stakeholders to deliberate on the evolving role of digital innovatio...


CAQM Reviews Enforcement Status Across NCR; 197 Inspections Conducted in 17 Days

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 140th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) was held on 01.10.2026 to review enforcement actions, inspections and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR) for the reporting period 08.09.2026 to 24.09.2026. During the 17-day reporting period, a total of 197 inspections were reported, comprising 10 inspections at Construction & ...


Union Environment Minister and CM (West Bengal) release 1st Tigress in Buxa Tiger Reserve under Tiger Reintroduction Programme

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant milestone for tiger conservation in India, a tigress was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve (W. Bengal) today, in the presence of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav and Chief Minister (W. Bengal), Shri Suvendu Adhikari. It marks a fitting beginning of India's Wildlife Week 2026, with the initiation of a phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme aimed at restoring a viable and...


On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, MoEFCC commences Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 to Institutionalize Swachhata, minimize pendency and promote scientific E-Waste Management

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Parameter Target identified Cleanliness of campaign sites 132 References from Members of Parliament 37 Parliamentary Assurances 16 Inter-Ministerial/Cabinet References 0 State Government References 4 Public Grievances 445 Public Grievance Appeals 96 PMO References 2 Physical Files identified for Review 12234 E-Files identified for Review 14164 E-Waste Management Consumer Electrical and Electronics and Photovol...


DRI cracks down on illegal wildlife trafficking; elephant ivory, leopard skin, live pangolins and tiger parts seized; 11 persons arrested

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Seized Ivory Tusks and articles Seized Leopard skin Seized Pangolin with Baby, two Tiger canines and Tiger bones Continuing its efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking and the illicit trade in protected wildlife products, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has, in three intelligence-led operations, seized four elephant ivory articles including intricately carved ivory articles, one leopard skin, two live pangoli...


DRI busts two-way gold-diamond smuggling syndicate at Mumbai airport

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Seized diamonds Seized 23 capsules of gold Continuing its sustained crackdown on organised smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a sophisticated two-way smuggling syndicate operating through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, resulting in the seizure of 8.564 kg of 24-carat foreign-origin gold valued at approximately Rs. 12.64 crore and 1,168.97 carats of diamonds valued at app...


CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit destroys over 10.84 tonnes of seized narcotic drugs and deposits 154.375 kg of seized opium at GOAW, Neemuch

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Narcotic Drug Quantity 1. Poppy Straw 10,823.990 kg 2. Mephedrone 3.175 kg 3. Charas 7.400 kg 4. Heroin 7.535 kg 5. Brown Sugar 0.050 kg Total 10,842.150 kg In continuation of its sustained efforts towards effective disposal of seized narcotic drugs in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit carried out the destruction of seized narcotic d...


CBN Rajasthan Unit seizes 1.080 kg hydroponic weed (ganja) concealed in international parcel from Thailand

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In continuation of its sustained efforts to curb the illicit trafficking and smuggling of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Jaipur, has seized 1.080 kg hydroponic weed (ganja) concealed in an international parcel received from Thailand at the Foreign Post Office (FPO), Jaipur. Hydroponic weed (ganja) seized during the operation Based on specific intelligence regarding the suspected ...