India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India's Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day on 02.02.2026. The Minister stated in a post on social media platform 'X' that Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch district of Gujarat have been included in the Ramsar sites list. Shri Yadav highlighted that...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Legacy Dumpsite Remediation is the process of scientifically cleaning up the old legacy waste dumpsites while utilising inert & C&D waste for road construction and combustible fraction for energy generation. In 2025, 459 dumpsites across 438 cities in 26 States achieved complete remediation, with 183 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of legacy waste remediated. This adds to a cumulative total of 1,138 dumpsites fully remedia...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, successfully concluded its Internship Programme on information Technology in Ayush on 30 January. The programme was conducted from 15 December with the objective of strengthening the application of information technology and data-driven approaches in Ayush research. A total of 180 applications were received for the int...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India,Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela at Faridabad, Haryana. The internationally acclaimed fair brings together artisans, craftspeople and cultural practitioners from India and abroad, celebrating the country's rich artistic heritage and the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat . Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with MyGov, has launched "सेल-e-BRATION:Steel Built India, SAIL Built Trust" on 30th January, 2026. This nationwide creative contest invites Indian citizens to showcase their storytelling prowess through engaging reels, cinematic stories, and communicative digital ads. Objectives of the Campaign The primary obj...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways What are Fertilizers? Soil Health Card Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme Neem Coated Urea Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) Promotion of Nano Fertilizers Development of Customised and Fortified Fertilizers Enforcement Initiatives to Safeguard Fertilizer Supply and Farmer Interests Fertilizer is any material of ...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy will host the second edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM) on01 Feb 2026in New Delhi with the tagline'Run with the Navy'. Around14,000 participantsare expected to compete across three race categories:21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km, making it an inclusive event for runners of all calibres and backgrounds. Preparations are underway to deliver an unforgettable experience for every participant. The event will be h...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark initiative to safeguard and promote India's medical heritage, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, and Berhampur University, Odisha, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to digitize, catalogue, and publish rare Ayurvedic manuscripts and palm-leaf documents preserved at the South Odisha Cultural Study Centre (SOCSC). The MoU signing ceremony will be held at the Ce...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed addition of the Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch (Gujarat) as Ramsar sites. Congratulating the local population and all those passionate about wetland conservation, Shri Modi stated that these recognitions reaffirm our commitment to preserving biodiversity and protecting vital ecosystems. Responding to a post by Union Minister, Shri Bhupender...
India, Jan. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today attended the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort Lawns, New Delhi. The six-day festival, organised by the Ministry of Tourism as part of the Republic Day celebrations, showcased India's rich cultural diversity, artistic traditions and tourism potential. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that Bharat Parv is more than a festival and describ...