Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Conducts Industry Consultation on the Maritime Investment Fund

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai | 3rd July 2026 The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), in association with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) and SBI Ventures Limited (SVL), today convened an industry consultation on the Maritime Investment Fund (MIF), bringing together leading stakeholders from across India's maritime and financial ecosystem to deliberate on the design, strategy and implementation of the fund. The consultation wa...


CSIR-NCL Inaugurated its Revamped, State-of-the-Art Skill Development Center

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, officially inaugurated its newly renovated, state-of-the-art Skill Development Center. The advanced facility was inaugurated by Dr. Ashish Lele, Director of CSIR-NCL, alongside Chief Guest Dr. Vinay Kumar, Nodal Scientist for the CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiative (CSIR-HRDC, Ghaziabad), and representatives from the Envalior Team, who sponsored the modernization project through their Corp...


Oldest accurately dated Banyan found in Munger, Bihar

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree, Ficus benghalensis, using radiocarbon dating, a method that relies exclusively on scientific evidence rather than historical records or local lore Banyan trees, with their intricate root and branch networks, provide habitats for a variety of wildlife, including birds and insects. They have also playe...


'Whole of Government' approach calls for convergence of diverse individual and institutional capacities: Dr Jitendra Singh

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India's "Whole of Government" approach calls for convergence of diverse individual and institutional capacities, where institutions and professionals contribute their ...


National Workshop of State Panchayati Raj Ministers Deliberates on Effective Implementation of Sixteenth Finance Commission Recommendations

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a National Workshop of State Panchayati Raj Ministers on the Recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission in New Delhi, today. The Workshop was convened in the context of the recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (2026 to 2031), which has recommended a devolution of Rs. 4,35,236 crore to Rural Local Bodies for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31 and the Operational Guidelines i...


The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme of the Ministry of MSME is a focused initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Driving Inclusive Growth through the National SC-ST Hub Scheme The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme is a focused initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. By addressing barriers such as access to markets, finance, technology, lack of capacity and institutional networks, the scheme is helping these enterprises to enhance their competitiveness and sustainability. Beyond fostering public ...


President Appoints Three Additional Judges to Andhra Pradesh High Court

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the recommendee Details Smt. Sunitha Gandham Appointed as Additional Judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court Shri Alapati Giridhar Shri Purushottam Kumar Chintalapudi @ Ch. Purushottama Kumar In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with Chief Justice of India, the President is pleased to appoint the following Judicial Officers as Additional Judges of the Andhra Pradesh ...


Ministry of Law and Justice to Organise 'Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026' at Mount Abu

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Legal Affairs and the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, will jointly organise 'Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026' on 4-5 July 2026 at Gyan Sarovar, Brahma Kumaris Headquarters, Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The two-day programme is being organised to review the Ministry's key achievements, highlight important legal and institutional reforms, and discuss the future roadmap for buil...


Special Camp Sitting Organized by Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Dehradun for Expeditious Disposal of Gratuity Cases

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Dehradun, under the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, organized a special camp sitting under the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The initiative aimed at the swift resolution of long-pending gratuity cases concerning the employees of AIIMS Rishikesh. The camp was chaired by the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central)...


Ministry of Jal Shakti Launches 7th National Water Awards

India, July 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S No. Category of Award Sub-category Eligible No. of Awards/Prize money Selection process 1. Best State State Govt/ UT 3 Awards (First, Second & Third) Applications received on MHA Puraskar portal State Govt/UT 3 Awards (First, Second & Third) To be selected from JSJB monitoring framework 3 Awards (First, Second & Third) To be selected from JJM-IMIS, JSAn 2. Best District District Admn/ 15 Awards (Three Applicati...