One Health Mission
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri J P Nadda chaired the Second Meeting of the Executive Steering Committee of the National One Health Mission (NOHM), emphasizing the importance of collaboration among Central Departments and State functionaries to enhance pandemic preparedness and integrated disease surveillance. The meeting highlighted significant progress
Speed Post
The Department of Posts has announced a revision in the Inland Speed Post tariff effective from October 1, 2025, alongside the introduction of new features such as OTP-based secure delivery, online payment, and SMS notifications. The updated tariff structure aims to meet rising operational costs and enhance customer convenience, including
stubble burning
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held review meetings with Punjab and Haryana officials to prepare for the 2025 paddy harvest season, focusing on preventing stubble burning. Key actions include deploying Flying Squads for monitoring, enhancing crop residue management, and ensuring strict enforcement against stubble burning. Both states presented
Nutrition Month
A special public outreach programme was held in Ghordagaon, Kondagaon District, to promote awareness about nutrition and government schemes. The event saw active participation from villagers and included speeches from officials emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and community involvement in combating malnutrition. Engaging activities like competitions and quizzes
Para Athletics Championships
India is set to host the 12th World Para Athletics Championships from September 27 to October 5, 2025, in New Delhi, marking its debut as a host for this prestigious event. Over 1,000 athletes from more than 100 nations will compete in 186 medal events, showcasing India's
Fisheries Department
The Department of Fisheries will engage in Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, focusing on cleanliness, record management, and waste disposal. Following a successful previous campaign, all field offices are set to participate actively, aiming for tangible outcomes in promoting a cleaner work environment. Source: Original
Clean Green Utsav
The Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice held the 'Clean Green Utsav', an Eco-Friendly and Zero Waste Workshop, on September 26, 2025, as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign. The event aimed to promote sustainable practices and environmental responsibility, featuring expert-led sessions on waste
CCPA
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Digital Age Retail Pvt. Ltd. (FirstCry) ₹2,00,000 for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. The company misrepresented prices by advertising products as 'MRP inclusive of all taxes' while charging additional GST at checkout, misleading consumers about discounts. Following
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Santosh Mitra Square and Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata, emphasizing the global significance of the nine-day festival. He expressed hopes for a prosperous Bengal in upcoming elections and paid tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his birth anniversary, highlighting
Global Food Regulators Summit
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda inaugurated the third edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2025, emphasizing the theme 'Yatha Annam Tatha Manah' which highlights the connection between food quality and mental well-being. He called for collective action against obesity and launched the 'Eat Right
Legislative Drafting
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla highlighted the critical role of clear and precise legislative drafting in law-making during a training program in Chandigarh. He stressed that ambiguity in laws increases judicial intervention and that laws should be simple enough for citizens to understand their rights. The training aims to
India
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Russian Deputy PM Mr. Dmitry Patrushev met to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation in agriculture. They emphasized the importance of food security, farmer incomes, and technical partnerships, and expressed interest in formalizing their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding. Both sides