NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported sexual harassment of girl students by the Principal of a government school in Moga district, Punjab

India, July 24 -- 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 the Principal of a government school in Moga district, Punjab sexually harassed several girl students by inappropriately touching them. Reportedly, he used to threaten the students that he would fail them in the examination, if they complained against him in this regard. The Commission has observed that the contents of the news ...


Availability of Medicines at JAKs

India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Financial year Budget Estimate Revised Estimate Funds utilised 1. 2023-24 115.00 110.00 110.00 2. 2024-25 284.50 284.50 182.73 3. 2025-26 353.50 190.00 190.00 4. 2026-27 200.50 200.50 50.00 State-wise Janaushadhi Kendras as on 30.06.2026 S. No. State/UTs No. of JAKs 1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands 6 2 Andhra Pradesh 316 3 Arunachal Pradesh 36 4 Assam 202 5 Bihar 1304 6 Chandigarh 2...


High Precision Medical Instruments

India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Applicant State FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Total Wipro GE Healthcare Private Limited Karnataka 8.00 14.87 20.18 43.05 Siemens Healthcare Private Limited Karnataka 8.00 17.00 14.46 39.46 Philips Global Business Services LLP Maharashtra 8.00 17.00 27.00 52.00 Nipro India Corporation Private Limited Maharashtra 3.61 15.83 15.45 34.89 Meril Life Sciences Private Limited Gujarat 6.14 17.00 27.00 ...


Jan Aushadhi Kendras

India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of the PMBJP scheme, undertakes continuous evaluation of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) on the basis of their sale performance. Such evaluation, along with the performance of the scheme, indicates that PMBJP has significantly improved access to quality generic medicines at affordable prices across the country, through a rapidly expanding network of Jan A...


Uniform Code for Marketing Practices

India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Pharmaceuticals notified the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), 2024 on 12.03.2024, replacing the earlier UCPMP, 2015. The Code was subsequently amended in September, 2025. A copy of the Code is available on the website of the Department of Pharmaceuticals as per the following link -.https://pharma-dept.gov.in/policy/uniform-code-pharmaceutical-marketing-practices-ucpmp-2024-reg. The UCP...


Government Takes Comprehensive Measures to Safeguard Fertilizer Supplies Amid West Asia Geopolitical Tensions

India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: ALL INDIA FERTILIZERS DURING THE ONGOING KHARIF 2026 (FROM 01.04.26 TO 19.07.26) fig. in LMT S.No PRODUCT Requirement Availability DBT Sales Closing Stock as on 19.07.26 1 UREA 109.40 163.78 94.78 69.01 2 DAP 31.57 39.54 22.82 16.72 3 MOP 10.06 13.81 5.20 8.63 4 NPKS 48.48 84.57 39.36 45.21 FERTILIZERS DURING THE FY 2025-26 S.No PRODUCT Requirement Availability DBT Sales Closing Stock as on ...


Government Strengthens Domestic Fertilizer Production and Supply Chain to Enhance Fertilizer Security

India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has undertaken a series of strategic initiatives to strengthen domestic fertilizer production, diversify raw material and fertilizer import sources, and ensure uninterrupted availability of fertilizers to farmers despite global supply disruptions and volatility in international markets. According to information received from fertilizer units, fluctuations in fertilizer production are generally influenced by ...


Government Ensures Adequate and Timely Availability of Fertilizers Across All States During Kharif 2026

India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has reiterated that it has put in place a robust mechanism to ensure the timely and adequate availability of fertilizers across the country during every cropping season. Through advance planning, continuous monitoring, and coordinated action with State Governments, adequate availability of all major fertilizers viz. Urea, DAP, MOP and NPKS-has been maintained across the States during the ongoing Kharif 2026 ...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA IN ROMANIA; HOLDS BILATERAL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OF ROMANIA AND LEADS DELEGATION-LEVEL TALKS

India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu reached Bucharest, Romania today (July 23, 2026), on the last leg of her State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania. On her arrival at the Airport, she was warmly received by Ms Oana-Silvia Țoiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania. This is the first State Visit by an Indian President to Romania in nearly three decades. Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Publ...


Vice-President Pays Floral Tributes to Freedom Fighter Thiru Subramania Siva on His Death Anniversary

India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today paid floral tributes to the great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of his death anniversary. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President said: "The great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva hailed from the small town of Vatlagundu in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. He travelled to every village, inspiring people to dedicate...