New Delhi, October 1: With the commencement of the new sugar season from 1st October, The Government of India has further strengthened measures to ensure adequate availability of sugar to consumers at reasonable prices during the festive season. The Government has reduced the stock holding period for sugar dealers to 15 days and fixed the stock holding limit at 1,000 quintals, with effect from 15 October 2026 to 30 November 2026, except in Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas and the State of Assam. Under the revised provisions, with effect from 15 October 2026, a sugar dealer shall: Not hold…
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New Delhi, October 1: Ministry of Culture is actively participating in the Special Campaign 6.0 launched by DARPG, Government of India. Its Attached, Subordinate and Autonomous Organizations across the country are fully geared up to undertake the Special Drive. The Campaign started with a Preparatory Phase from 16th to 30th September, 2026 during which the targets for disposing and cleaning during the Campaign period have been earmarked. The implementation Phase of the campaign will start from 2nd October, 2026 and will continue up to 31st October, 2026. During the Campaign, special focus is being given on E-Waste disposal in Govt.…
In real estate, a brand can be built around projects, locations, numbers and transactions. But sometimes, a brand begins with a much simpler question: Can property buying become clearer, more transparent and more human? For Gaurav Bajaj, Founder & CEO of Best Property Deals, that question became the foundation of a business built around a different way of approaching real estate. Today, Best Property Deals positions itself as a clarity-driven real estate advisory firm serving investors and homebuyers across Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway growth corridor. Its stated philosophy is built around trust, transparency, research and long-term wealth…
New Delhi, October 1: Attention is drawn to certain media report published yesterday (30th Sept.) citing shortage of fund as the reason for closure of RDI call by TDB which is not correct. It is clarified that TDB has closed its running call (opened since 4th Feb. 2026) purely on “Administrative Reason” as notified on its website. There is absolutely no shortage of fund for disbursement to ETEs. TDB had asked for Rs. 500 Cr. for disbursement to ETEs, based on its estimate, for 6-month period. TDB was allocated Rs. 490 Cr. by RDIF. As on 30th Sept. (6-month period…
New Delhi, October 1: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has requested Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh to consider organising performances by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Display Team at Maharashtra’s iconic tourism destinations, including Lonar Crater Lake in Buldhana district, during November 23–25, 2026. In a letter to the Defence Minister, Shri Jadhav highlighted the Surya Kiran team’s reputation for precision, skill and coordinated aerial manoeuvres, noting that its performances showcase India’s aviation capabilities while inspiring public interest and encouraging young…
New Delhi, October 1: Union Minister for coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy, along with Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Keshav Chandra, and senior officials of the Ministry and NDMC, participated in the cleanliness drive organised under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 at Yashwant Palace Market, Chanakyapuri, ahead of Gandhi Jayanti. During the cleanliness drive, Shri G. Kishan Reddy interacted with sanitation workers and acknowledged their dedicated contribution towards keeping public spaces clean. He emphasised that cleanliness is a collective responsibility and called upon citizens to actively contribute towards maintaining clean surroundings. The Minister called upon citizens to avoid littering…
New Delhi, October 1: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, will undertake a four-day visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand from October 1 to 4, 2026, during which he will attend programmes relating to senior citizen welfare, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and tribal education, besides participating in the Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav. On October 1, the Union Minister will travel to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where he will attend a programme organised by the Senior Citizen Welfare Association at Pallavapuram. He will thereafter proceed to Ramnagar in Uttarakhand, where he will stay overnight. On October 2, Shri Oram will attend a…
New Delhi, October 1: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened the second follow-up review and convergence meeting yesterday to accelerate saturation of drinking water coverage in tribal areas under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA). The meeting was chaired by the Secretary, DDWS and attended by senior officials of the National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM), Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), State Rural Water Supply/Public Health Engineering Departments, State Tribal Welfare Departments and other concerned stakeholders. The meeting was held as part of…
New Delhi, October 1: Shri Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. Shri Bhooshan brings with him over three decades of administrative experience across the Central and State Governments, with wide exposure to energy, infrastructure, industry, agriculture, urban development, finance and land-resource management. His appointment as Secretary, MoEFCC follows his tenure as Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. Career Background During his career in the Uttar Pradesh cadre, Shri Bhooshan has held…
New Delhi, October 1: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organised a voluntary cleanliness drive (shramdaan) under the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign near Gate No. 3 of Kartavya Bhavan-1, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Marg, New Delhi, today. Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), led the shramdaan. Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM); Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Additional Secretary and Director General, National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO); Dr. Loveneesh G. Krishna, Director General of Health Services (DGHS); and other senior officials and staff…
