India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hon'ble Prime Minister has consistently emphasized that a larger share of the country's freight transportation should be carried through rail, as it is a greener and more energy-efficient mode of transport. With Indian Railways nearing 100 percent electrification, the increase in rail-based freight movement has reduced the country's dependence on imported diesel and has also promoted environmental sustainability. Union Railway...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards realizing the Government of India's vision of seamless, barrier-less and technology-driven highway travel, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has commenced the rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System at Gharaunda Toll Plaza on the Panipat-Jalandhar section of National Highway-44. The MLFF system marks a transformative shift from conventional toll plazas by enabling toll ...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today said that the modernization and expansion of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, would significantly strengthen Central India's economic landscape by enhancing connectivity, attracting investments, generating employment, and promoting industrial growth across Vidarbha. Shri Gadkari was speaking at the formal handover ceremony of Dr. Babasaheb ...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, reviewed the quality, maintenance, and progress of National Highway projects covering 4,931 km in Telangana, 2,035 km in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, and 804 km in the Union Territory of Ladakh during separate review meetings held in New Delhi yesterday. Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Harsh Malhotra, was also present during the r...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, June 25, 2026: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal underscored a development pipeline of 63 projects worth Rs.5,028.17 crore as Mumbai Port Authority celebrated its 154th Foundation Day in Mumbai, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to transforming one of India's oldest ports into a modern, sustainable and future-ready maritime hub. The projects comprise seven inaugurated projects worth Rs...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai : 25 June 2026 Mumbai Port Authority, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, celebrated its 154th Foundation Day today in the presence of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The Foundation Day programme was held on the theme "Together We Can", recognizing the contribution o...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today announced Kaushal Mahotsav, Warangal 2026, scheduled to be held on June 27, 2026, at the Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Warangal, Telangana. The announcement was made during a press conference held at KITS and addressed by Shri V.S. Arvind, Director, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Also present were Shri Thoutam Ramu,...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched SHATAYU (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training for Your Utility) Dashboard on 22.05.2026. The dashboard provides a platform to all trained Geriatric caregivers to register themselves on the dashboard for providing their services to the needy senior citizens. The SHATAYU dashboard is managed by National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), an autonomous body of Mini...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark milestone, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will celebrate the 20th Statistics Day on 29th June 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. This day is observed every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneer in the field of statistics and economic planning. Statistics Day aims to create public awareness, especially among the...
India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Grassroots Research And Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), for the engagement of two Fellows. The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri P. R. Meshram, Director General (Data Governance), MoSPI. Dr. Basavaraju R. Shreshta, Executive Director, GRAAM, and Sh. Prasoon Verma, Director, Training Unit, Capacity Development Division, ...