CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit seizes 4.240 kg opium; one person arrested

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In continuation of its sustained anti-drug operations, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), MP UNIT based on specific intelligence, intercepted a Hero Glamour motorcycle on the Kanjarda-Manasa road on 30.09.2026 and recovered 4.240 kg opium. One person was arrested in connection with the seizure and the motorcycle used for transportation of the contraband was also seized. On receipt of specific intelligence that a person riding a...


Department of Health and Family Welfare Launches Special Campaign 6 to Institutionalise Swachhata, Reduce Pendency and Strengthen Citizen-Centric Governance

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has commenced implementation of Special Campaign 6 from October 2, 2026, across its Central Government Hospitals, Attached and Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies, CPSUs and other organisations. The campaign will continue till October 31, 2026, with a focus on institutionalising Swachhata, reducing pendency and promoting efficient and citi...


Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah says, Russian President Shri Vladimir Putin's appreciation of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's tireless efforts towards global peace brings immense pride to every Indian

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that the Russian President Shri Vladimir Putin's appreciation of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's tireless efforts towards global peace brings immense pride to every Indian. In his post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said "The Russian President Shri Vladimir Putin's appreciation of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's tireless efforts...


Government of India, in consultation with UT of Ladakh, identify 28 places/features, located in the UT of Ladakh, by standard place and feature names on the official map of Survey of India (SoI)

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Territory of Ladakh (28) S.No. Name of Place Feature Type 1 Atisha Giri Peak 2 Brangsa Land area 3 Chapchingal Pass Pass 4 Kanishka Peak Peak 5 Karun Pir Mountain 6 Kuksel Land area 7 Martand Giri Peak 8 Parpik Glacier 9 Skamri Glacier Glacier 10 Shachmirk Pass Pass 11 Shkorga Valley Valley 12 Zorawar Peak Peak 13 Dehra Compass Land area 14 Drak Karpo Mountain 15 Gogra Land area...


Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Mourns the Untimely Demise of Dr. Engam Pame (IIS), ADG, Shri Nampibou Marinmai (IIS), Director and Shri H. Lianvela, MTS

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting deeply mourns the untimely demise of three members of the Information and Broadcasting fraternity who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Mizoram on October 1, 2026. The vehicle carrying the officials fell into a gorge while they were on official duty. The deceased are Dr. Engam Pame, IIS, Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau and Central Bureau of Communication...


Ministry of Labour & Employment takes "Shram Samvad" outreach to industrial clusters in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and Uttarakhand

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, continued its nationwide "Shram Samvad" initiative with District-Level Capacity Building and Awareness Programmes held on October 1, 2026 at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, Naraina Industrial Area in New Delhi and Sonipat in Haryana. The programmes brought together government officials, industry associations, employers, HR and legal professionals and ...


Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal Leads Tree Plantation Drive at IIAC.

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Special Campaign 6 and Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026, the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, organised a Tree Plantation Drive on 01.10.2026 at the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC), Vasant Kunj, New Delhi under the theme of "Ek ped Maa ke naam" on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. The Plantation drive was led by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) f...


Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Driving Inclusive Growth Across India

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: PMEGP, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) plays a crucial role in promoting self-employment by enabling the establishment of new micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Under the scheme, prospective entrepreneurs are provided financial assistance in the form of Margin Money...


On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, Khadi and Village Industries Commission Chairman Shri Manoj Goyal launched nationwide discount on Khadi and Village Industries products.

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Infusing new energy to the call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for 'Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi' and 'Vocal for Local', Shri Manoj Goyal, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, purchased Khadi products at Gramodyog Bhawan, Gram Shilpa Emporium and launched nationwide special discount sale. On this occasion, he purchased Khadi and Village Industries...


Historic First for Jammu & Kashmir (UT): Mining Development Begins with Successful Auction of Two Mineral Blocks

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a historic first, two mineral blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (UT) have been successfully auctioned through the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, under the Central Government's mineral auction process. The successful auction marks an important step towards unlocking the mineral potential of Jammu & Kashmir and initiating a new phase of organised mineral development in the Union Territory. The development c...