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Centre Releases Rs.213.9 Crores under XV Finance Commission Grants to strengthen rural local bodies in Assam

India, Jan. 20 -- The Union Government has released Rs.213.9 crores as XV Finance Commission Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Assam. This amount represents the first installment for the financi... Read More


Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Becomes a Hit Among Passengers

India, Jan. 20 -- The first commercial run of theVande Bharat Sleeper train (Train No. 27576) between Kamakhya (KYQ) and Howrah (HWH)has received an overwhelming response from passengers. Withall seat... Read More


One Station One Product: Celebrating Regional Identity Through Indian Railways

India, Jan. 20 -- Indian Railways' One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme has emerged as a powerful platform for promoting local craftsmanship. It is promoting grassroot entrepreneurship across the cou... Read More


Government of India Amends Central Motor Vehicles Rules to Strengthen User Fee Payments

India, Jan. 20 -- In order to strengthen compliance towards user fee payment at the toll plazas on National Highways, the Government of India has notified the 'Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment... Read More


Dr. Jitendra Singh pushes "Steel" slag roads for hilly terrains

India, Jan. 20 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh recommended the use of steel slag-based technology for sustainable road construction, part... Read More


IWDC 3.0 to Chart the Next Phase of Growth for India's Inland Waterways

India, Jan. 20 -- The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) will be held on January 23, 2026, at Kochi, Kerala, with the objective of highlighting the achievements of the In... Read More


Research Development Innovation (RDI) funding for industry-backed projects to start by the end of this month: Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Jan. 19 -- As a follow up to the announcement made by PM Shri Narendra Modi on November 3, 2025, the Research Development Innovation (RDI) funding for industry-backed projects will start by the... Read More


Indian Railways Runs 244 Special Trains During Mauni Amavasya, Carrying Over 4.5 Lakh Passengers in Just Two Weeks

India, Jan. 19 -- Indian Railways successfully managed rail traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period, operating 244 special trains across the country since 3 January 2026, ensuring smooth and convenie... Read More


Over 3.96 Lakh MSME loan applications amounting to more than Rs.52,300 crore Sanctioned by PSBs under new Credit Assessment Model based on digital credit underwriting programmes between 1st April and 31st December, 2025

India, Jan. 19 -- The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) launched Credit Assessment Model (CAM) based on digital footprints for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the year 2025. Between 1stApril an... Read More


Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Visits ICAR-CIBA, Chennai and Interacts with Shrimp Farmers

India, Jan. 19 -- Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India, visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquacultu... Read More