New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles has launched the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign to promote cleanliness, hygiene and public participation across its organisations. The campaign is being observed from September 17 to October 2 under the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat”, highlighting community participation in maintaining clean and healthy surroundings. As Read More…
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Over 89 Lakh Citizens Pledge Support for Ayurveda Ahead of Ayurveda Day
New Delhi: More than 89 lakh citizens have pledged their support for Ayurveda as the country gears up to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on Wednesday, the Ministry of Ayush said. Under this year’s theme, “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow,” more than 9,700 activities have been reported across 30 states and Union Territories, attracting over Read More…
Centre Urges States to Accelerate Skill Training Under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday called on states and Union Territories to speed up skill development programmes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to build a trained and locally available workforce for maintaining rural drinking water systems. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) held its first national virtual conference with states and UTs Read More…
Vice-President Calls for Modernisation and Stronger Branding of Indian Tea
Coonor: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday called for greater research, modernisation, branding and value addition to make Indian tea more competitive in global markets. Inaugurating the centenary conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation in Coonoor, he congratulated the organisation on completing 100 years of contribution to tea research and the plantation sector. Radhakrishnan Read More…
Agriculture Ministry Officer Suspended Over Alleged Bribery Demands in Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the immediate suspension of Anurag, a Marketing Officer in the Agriculture Ministry, following allegations that he sought bribes from two warehouses in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district. The action followed a complaint alleging that the officer demanded money during an inspection in return Read More…
Authorities to Examine NH Excavation Link to Idukki Landslides: Minister Anoop Jacob
Idukki: Kerala Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob on Monday said authorities would examine whether soil excavation carried out as part of National Highway development works contributed to landslides along the road to Munnar and other parts of Idukki district. The minister made the statement while speaking to reporters after visiting a hospital where a woman Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Indian Shooters on Asian Games Silver
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa K Vinod for winning the silver medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event at the Asian Games 2026. In a post on X, Modi praised the trio for their performance and highlighted the role of hard Read More…
President Murmu Calls for Inclusive Climate Action, Highlights Impact on Vulnerable Communities
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has stressed the need for coordinated and inclusive action to tackle climate change, saying its effects extend beyond the environment and have serious consequences for food security, health and livelihoods. Murmu was speaking at the valedictory session of the international conference on ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’, organised Read More…
Three Held in Keralam for Allegedly Stealing Granite Slabs from Tombs
Pathanamthitta: Police have arrested three people, including the owner of a granite slab sales centre, for allegedly stealing granite slabs from tombs and selling them to customers. The arrested were identified as Jalal Singh alias Sundar, a native of Kanyakumari who runs a granite slab business in Mallappally, Surjit Barman from West Bengal and Sajith, Read More…
CM V D Satheesan Stops Convoy, Arranges Hospital Transfer for Road Accident Victim
Kochi: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Sunday stopped his convoy after coming across a road accident on the Kochi Container Road and personally intervened to ensure that the injured man received immediate medical attention. According to sources in the Chief Minister’s Office, the accident victim was found lying seriously injured on the road. Read More…