New Delhi, September 9: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi today and discussed a range of issues concerning the State, including strengthening weather observation and early-warning systems, expansion of lavender cultivation under the CSIR Aroma Mission, grassroots-level weather forecasting, the possibility of a high-altitude sky observatory in Spiti, and issues related to the Himachal Pradesh State cadre. During the meeting, the Chief Minister appreciated and thanked…
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New Delhi, September 9: To ensure strict compliance with contractual obligations related to plantation along the median and avenues of National Highway projects, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued comprehensive guidelines mandating plantation and landscaping as integral components of National Highway development and overall project completion. Under the new guidelines, NHAI will ensure that median and avenue plantation is undertaken strictly in accordance with the respective contract/concession agreement and prescribed guidelines as per the Green Highways Policy, 2015; IRC:SP:21-2009 and other relevant guidelines issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI. A key provision of the…
New Delhi, September 9: The Ministry of Women and Child Development today launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre (RICCC), Varanasi, inaugurating a month-long nationwide Jan Andolan for nutrition under the theme “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”. The launch event was attended by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; Smt. Annpurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development; Smt. Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development; and Smt. Baby Rani Maurya, Minister for Women Welfare, Child Development and Nutrition, Government of Uttar Pradesh, along with senior…
New Delhi, September 9: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed the Special Session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Itanagar, calling upon legislators to uphold the highest traditions of democracy and work towards the development of the State and the nation. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Special Session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Itanagar today, and called upon the legislators to uphold the highest traditions of democracy and work towards the development of the State and the nation. The… pic.twitter.com/DqaslGe58V — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) September 9, 2026 On his arrival at the…
New Delhi, September 9: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, a sacred place of worship and community hub associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith of the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh. Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar today, a sacred place of worship and community hub associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith of the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh. The Vice-President offered… pic.twitter.com/iRHxfwgqoD — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) September 9, 2026 The Vice-President offered prayers at the prayer hall and was briefed on…
New Delhi, September 9: India has endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, joining a group of like-minded governments that have committed to shaping the sixth generation of wireless communications on the principles of openness, interoperability, security, resilience, resource efficiency and innovation-led competition. The initiative will advance the vision of Union Minister of Communications and DoNER Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, who has always emphasised that India is committed to leading the world in 6G. This also highlights the significance laid by Minister of State for Communications Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani on the country’s transformation from a technology…
Kochi, September 9: The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), operating under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, has officially commenced the five-day “Deep-sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School: Standardizing Methodologies for Biodiversity Assessments” in Kochi. Running from September 07–11, 2026, the prestigious capacity-building initiative is organized under the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI) platform of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The program is a collaborative effort involving CMLRE (MoES), the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK). Inaugural Highlights and Leadership Addresses The inaugural ceremony was…
New Delhi, September 9: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 03 (Three) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 10,783 crore. These projects include: Kharagpur – Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) 4th LineCabinet Clears Three Multitracking Railway Projects Across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, MP and Chhattisgarh Katni – Pendra Road 4th Line Bilaspur (Uslapur) – Pendra Road 3rd Line The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects are…
New Delhi, September 9: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved five projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 10,021 crore (approx.). These projects include: Arakkonam – Renigunta 3rd and 4th Line – 77 kms Whitefield – Bangarapet 3rd and 4th Line – 47 kms Hosur – Omalur Doubling – 147 kms Salem – Karur – Dindigul Doubling – 159 kms Multitracking of Secunderabad (Ghatkesar) – Kazipet – 110 kms The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for…
New Delhi, September 9: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on the President of Sri Lanka Mr Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on September 09, 2026. The two leaders held substantive discussions on issues covering the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted partnership between the two nations, characterised by traditionally warm relations and mutual trust. The two sides reaffirmed that as civilisational twins, close neighbours & maritime partners, India and Sri Lanka would continue to work together for their development & welfare of the people while working jointly to ensure the safety, security, peace and prosperity of the region. Raksha Mantri…
