India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has the mandate to identify, evaluate and augment mineral resources of uranium in the country. Exploration Activities (Principal Activities) Five (5) Year Action Plan Period (2024- 25 to 2028-29) URANIUM INVESTIGATIONS Target Achievement 1. Reconnaissance Survey (sq km) 40,000 9,289.00 2. Geochemical Su...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State 2018 Polluted Stretch Priority (2018) 2025 Polluted Stretch Priority (2025) Trend / Observation Uttarakhand Haridwar → Sultanpur IV No PRS - Improved and PRS stretch removed Uttar Pradesh Kannauj → Varanasi IV Bijnor → Tarighat IV / V Partially improved Bihar Buxar to Bhagalpur V Bhagalpur D/S → Khalgaon D/S V Marginal pollution remains Jharkhand No PRS - No PRS - - West Be...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl No. Article type Weight of articles hallmarked % share weight wise Fineness Category Comments 1 Silver payal/anklet 1,54,96,588.36 27% 90%-(800ppt) Jewellery 90% of the hallmarked silver payals/anklet are of 800 ppt fineness. 2 Silver diya/lamp 42,29,431 7% 99% (800ppt and 925ppt) Artefact 99% of the hallmarked silver diya/lamps are of 800 ppt and 925 fineness. 3 Silver plate 38,40,202 7% 80% -(925p...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted all the personnel of Indian Navy on the Navy Day, today. Shri Modi stated that our Navy is synonymous with exceptional courage and determination. They safeguard our shores and uphold our maritime interests. "I can never forget this year's Diwali, which I spent with Naval personnel on board INS Vikrant. Wishing the Indian Navy the very best for their endeavours ahead", Shri Modi said...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reactor Cost Outlay (Rs Cr) BSMR-200 (lead unit) 5960 SMR-55 (2 units) 7000 HTGCR (lead unit) 320 Design, engineering & development works (common to all) 800 There are 18 new reactors with a total capacity of 13.6 GW at various stages of implementation which are expected to be completed progressively by 2031-32. In addition, 20 indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) of 700 MW each in two fleets of 10 reactors e...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. District No. of samples analysed for Basic parameters No. of samples exceeding Permissible limit for Fluoride (F) No. of samples exceeding Permissible limit for Nitrate (NO3) No. of samples analysed for Trace parameters No. of samples exceeding Permissible limit for Arsenic (As) 1 Panna 31 0 (0.0%) 4 (12.90%) 02 0 (0.0%) 2 Chhatarpur 16 0 (0.0%) 1 (6.25%) 01 0 (0.0%) No. (> 1.5mg/L) (> 45 mg/L) (>10 ppb) ...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reactor & Location Capacity Age (Years) as on Nov 2025 TAPS-1 Tarapur, Maharashtra 160 56.1 TAPS-2 Tarapur, Maharashtra 160 56.1 RAPS-1 Rawatbhata, Rajasthan 100 51.9 RAPS-2 Rawatbhata, Rajasthan 200 44.6 MAPS-1 Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu 220 41.8 MAPS-2 Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu 220 39.7 NAPS-1 Narora, Uttar Pradesh 220 34.9 NAPS-2 Narora, Uttar Pradesh 220 33.4 KAPS-1 Kakrapar, Gujarat 220 32.5 KAPS-2 Kakrapar, ...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For the first time, the definition of 'gig workers' and 'platform workers' and provisions related to the same have been provided in the Code on Social Security, 2020 which has come into force on 21.11.2025. The Code provides for framing of suitable social security measures for gig workers and platform workers on matters relating to life and disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity benefits, old age protection, etc...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) met on 03 December, 2025 under the chairmanship of the Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, at the Parliament House Annexe. The Union MoS for Education and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Sukanta Majumdar, also participated in the meeting. Shri Scindia welcomed Membe...
India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In pursuance of consensus reached during the of the 72nd plenary meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC), held at Agartala in December, 2024, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) constituted eight High-Level Task Forces (HLTFs), each led by the Chief Minister of a North Eastern (NE) State. HLTF on North-East Economic Corridor (NEEC) is convened by the Chief Minister of Mizoram, with the Union Minister for D...