New Delhi- The role of Indian Information Service (IIS) officers extends well beyond disseminating government information, requiring them to understand citizens’ concerns and strengthen trust in public institutions, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Chanchal Kumar said on Tuesday. He was speaking at the valedictory function and graduation ceremony organised by the Indian…
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Bhavnagar- Indian Railways has approved a major infrastructure upgrade at Bhavnagar Para in Gujarat, with an estimated investment of ₹125 crore aimed at increasing railway handling capacity and making train operations more efficient in the region. The Bhavnagar Para Yard Remodeling project is expected to take some of the operational pressure off Bhavnagar Terminus by…
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New Delhi, September 1: Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has urged the Technology Development Board (TDB) to intensify efforts to explain the objectives and application process of the government’s ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to technology companies, researchers and other eligible stakeholders. Speaking at the 30th Foundation…
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NEW DELHI : Union Minister for Education, Pralhad Joshi today noted that NCERT has played an important role in the Indian education system for more than six decades, particularly through its textbooks, learning materials, and curriculum frameworks. The Minister was speaking at the 66th Foundation Day celebrations of NCERT at its headquarters in New Delhi…
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NEW DELHI : The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) today hosted the Valedictory Function and Graduation Ceremony for Group A Officer Trainees of the Indian Information Service (IIS), representing the 2009, 2023 and 2024 batches. The ceremony marked a historic milestone for IIMC and the Indian Information Service, with IIMC conferring postgraduate degrees on…
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Lucknow, August 29, 2026; Uttar Pradesh has stepped up health surveillance following a rise in seasonal influenza cases, with Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak directing officials to closely monitor patients reporting fever and strengthen hospital preparedness across the state. Pathak reviewed the situation during a video conference with senior Health Department officials…
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Patna, August 29, 2026; The Bihar government facilitated the safe return of around 100 pilgrims from Maharashtra who had been stranded in Kathmandu amid flash floods in Nepal, arranging their onward journey by train on Saturday. The assistance was initiated after the Maharashtra government sought Bihar’s support in bringing the stranded pilgrims back home. Acting…
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Lucknow, August 29, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced a major development push for Deoria and Gorakhpur, launching and laying the foundation stones for projects with a combined value of more than Rs 435 crore. The initiatives cover infrastructure, public amenities and welfare-related works across both districts, with a significant share…
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New Delhi, August 29, 2026; A Special NIA Court at Rouse Avenue on Saturday formally took cognisance of the chargesheet filed in connection with the November 2025 Red Fort blast case, paving the way for further proceedings against the accused. Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma considered the prosecution complaints filed by the National Investigation Agency…
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Gorakhpur, August 28- Gorakshpeethadhishwar, Chief Minister and Chancellor of Mahayogi Gorakhnath University Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath, said, “The double-engine government has created a strong ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh to provide every young person with ample opportunities to learn, pursue opportunities, undertake entrepreneurship and move forward according to their qualifications, interests and capabilities. Over the past 9…
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