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In preparation for the rollout of the next-generation Advance Postal Technology (APT) application, postoffices across Telangana will remain closed for public transactions on July 21. This temporary suspension of services is necessary to facilitate a seamless transition to the new digital platform. The Department of Posts has announced that the upgraded APT system will be implemented across all postoffices in Telangana on July 22, except for postoffices in Rangareddy, Nalgonda, and Yadadri-Bhongi
Kochi: Edison Babu's neighbours in Muvattupuzha knew him as the quiet engineer who had returned home during the pandemic. The 35-year-old former auto industry professional seemed to lead an unremarkable life in this sleepy Kerala suburb, occasionally visiting the local post office with packages: nothing unusual for someone running what appeared to be a small online business. What they didn't know was that their mild-mannered neighbour had built India's most sophisticated darknet drug empire, one that relied heavily on the very government postal service that was meant to serve the community. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Many major financial and regulatory changes took effect on Wednesday, affecting small banking, postal services, pensions, and railway ticketing. Indian Railways booking platform IRCTC has launched new Aadhaar-based guidelines for the online booking of general tickets to prevent misuse of the reservation system by fraudulent agents. India Post is expected to revise its Speed Post charges and introduce an OTP-based delivery system to improve the security of the packages, effective from October 1. "With a view to ensure that the benefits of the reservation syst ...Read More >
The minister said the new technology will "Enable real-time decision making, boost e-commerce reach, cut operational costs through automation and deliver citizen-first, mobile-ready services anywhere-anytime. The India Post has rolled out Rs 5,800-crore Advanced Postal Technology across the country that will transform it into world-class public logistics organization by enabling mobile-ready services and real time decision making, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. The Advance ...Read More >
Leh, July 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory. This milestone follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh. The framework ensures maximum local representat ...Read More >
Kargil , Jul 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory, officials said. This follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh. The framework ensures maximum local re ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Department of Posts (Financial Services Division), part of the Ministry of Communications has issued an order regarding Freezing of Small Savings Schemes accounts matured but not closed after 3 years. Department of Posts in an order issued on July 15 said that the order covers the following post office small savings schemes: 7. Public Provident Fund (PPF) (if not extended after maturity) "...it was decided to freeze matured accounts under the schemes MlS, SCSS, TD, KVP, NSC, RD, and PPF accounts (that are matured but not extended), which have not been closed even after three ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said. James Hillier, Di ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Department of Posts is proud to announce the rollout of the next-generation APT application, marking a major leap forward in our journey towards digital excellence and nation-building. As part of this transformative initiative, the upgraded system will be implemented at the Post Offices in Delhi on July 21. According to a release, Ministry of Communications the name of post offices are Aliganj, Amar Colony, Andrewsganj, C G O Complex, Dargah Sharif, Defence Colony, District Court Complex Saket, East Of Kailash Phase I, East Of Kailash, Gautam Nagar, Golf ...Read More >
Chennai: E-commerce shipments as well as parcels sent to relatives in the US will now be subjected to tariffs as the US has suspended the exemptions for smaller packages valued $800 or less. The suspension of tariff from Friday will have a six-month transition period to a new tariff regime. The tariff rates on small packages will be calculated in one of two ways starting August 29. As per the first option, a flat rate of $80 to $200 per item, depending on the country of origin, will be levied. The second option is based on the value of the package and the "reciprocal" tariff rate set by the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Department of Posts is proud to announce the rollout of the next-generation APT application, marking a major leap forward in our journey towards digital excellence and nation-building. As part of this transformative initiative, the upgraded system will be implemented at the Post Offices in Delhi on July 21. According to a release, Ministry of Communications the name of post offices are Aliganj, Amar Colony, Andrewsganj, C G O Complex, Dargah Sharif, Defence Colony, District Court Complex Saket, East Of Kailash Phase I, East Of Kailash, Gautam Nagar, Golf ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine (AdFalciVax) against plasmodium falciparum". The pre-clinical validation of this te ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 03: India Post has announced a major operational shift: from September 1, 2025, its long-standing Registered Post service will be merged with Speed Post for all domestic mail. The move, aimed at streamlining services, will bring faster delivery, improved tracking, and reduced operational costs under a single, unified system. The change marks the end of an era for Registered Post, once a trusted and economical option for secure, addressee-specific delivery. While the service itself will not disappear entirely, it will now exist as an add-on registration feature within Speed P ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: The decades-old Registered Post service of the Postal Department is poised to enter the pages of history, with the Union Ministry of Communications -- the authority overseeing Telecommunications and Postal Services in India -- officially discontinuing the service effective Sept. 1. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that has been integral to secure postal communication for decades. The Ministry has announced that the Registered Post facility will now be merged with the Department's Speed Post service, in what is described as a move to streamline postal operatio ...Read More >
BENGALURU: "No other distribution channel in the world is as wide or as deep as India Post," Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia said on Thursday. Speaking at gramin dak sevaks' sammelan here, he urged postal employees to work towards making India Post the largest logistics organisation in the world. Around 800 gramin dak sevaks participated in the sammelan organised by Karnataka Postal Circle. Fifteen sevaks from across Karnataka were felicitated on the occasion. Highlighting the vast reach of India Post, Scindia said it has 1.64 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bank customers, pension subscribers, train passengers, and postal service users will all be impacted by several regulatory, banking, and service-related changes that take effect October 1. RBI Cheque Clearing: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will transition from batch clearing to a continuous clearing method for cheque processing. The new system will be rolled out in two phases, with the first starting October 4, 2025, and the second from January 3, 2026. Railway ticketing rules: New guidelines for purchasing general tickets online via the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corpo ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to promote sustainable packaging practices and strengthen efficiency in postal services. The MoU was signed at the Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai, by Dr. Sudhir Jakhere, IPoS, Assistant Postmaster General (Business Development & Marketing), Maharashtra Circle, and Dr. Babu Rao Guduri, Ad ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The special NIA court for Haryana in Panchkula has directed the police and central agencies to ensure the protection of six key witnesses named in the chargesheet filed by the investigative agency in connection with the twin blasts outside two nightclubs in Gurugram on Dec 24 last year.While directing the investigating agencies and law enforcement authorities to ensure the protection of witnesses, the NIA court, presided over by Additional District and Sessions Judge Rajiv Goyal, also directed the protection of relevant and crucial documents containing statements and details of wit ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Many major financial and regulatory changes took effect on Wednesday, affecting small banking, postal services, pensions, and railway ticketing. Indian Railways booking platform IRCTC has launched new Aadhaar-based guidelines for the online booking of general tickets to prevent misuse of the reservation system by fraudulent agents. India Post is expected to revise its Speed Post charges and introduce an OTP-based delivery system to improve the security of the packages, effective from October 1. "With a view to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach the common end ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 5: The solemn and spiritual Ashoor Muharram procession was taken out today from Newplot, Jammu, under the management of Anjuman-e-Haidary Newplot, in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain and the martyrs of Karbala. With great devotion and discipline, the procession reached Pir Mitha, where it was received and joined by the members of Anjuman-e-Imamia Jammu. The mourning procession concluded at Karbala, Wazarat Road, Jammu. The procession strictly followed the registered routes allotted by the Government and Administration, demonstrating unity, order, and respect f ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced and it is around 69%. The world has promised to Kashmiris to resolve Kashmir dispute through right to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jeevan Pramaan is a government-backed scheme designed to make life easier for retired employees and pensioners in India. Known as the Digital Life Certificate (DLC), it uses Aadhaar and biometric details to verify a pensioner's continued eligibility. Since this certificate isn't valid for life, pensioners need to submit it every year to ensure their monthly pension continues without any disruption. The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has revealed the schedule for pensioners to submit their Jeevan Pramaan, also called the Digital Life Certificate, for this year. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 3: The recently introduced Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 has placed a significant emphasis on revitalizing the agricultural sector, which has always been the backbone of India's economy. Agriculture is not just a means of livelihood for millions; it plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustaining rural communities. With approximately 58% of the Indian population relying on agriculture for their livelihoods, its importance cannot be overstated. This sector provides essential raw materials for industries, contributes to national income, and ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: State BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday slammed the Congress government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to address farmers' issues despite completing 19 months in office. Speaking at the Kisan Morcha state office-bearers' meeting at the BJP headquarters in Hyderabad, he accused the state government of neglecting farmers due to its skewed policies. He urged party workers to collaborate with the Kisan Morcha to highlight farmers' grievances and counter the Congress' "anti-farmer" stance. He directed the Morcha members to launch agitations, gather grassroots- ...Read More >
Addressing a media conference in New Delhi outlining one year of achievements of the ministries and departments headed by him, Scindia said, "There will be a 24-hour Speed Post service ensuring mail delivery within 24 hours, and a 48-hour Speed Post for delivery within 48 hours... By doing this, we are redefining the meaning of speed post." Scindia said India Post will introduce eight new products across its mail, parcel, and international verticals next year, including next-day parcel delivery, ...Read More >
Noida: The Authority on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Unitech Golf & Country Club, in Sector 96, for violating rules of bulk waste generators. The officials in an earlier inspection, found improper segregation, storage, and handling of solid waste management.Under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules, 2016, bulk generators are required to treat their wet waste on-site. The city generates nearly 800 tons of solid waste per day, of which nearly 30% comes from BWGs.SP Singh, general manager (health), said, "We found that legacy waste and daily garbage were being dumped indiscriminately ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): The Ministry of Tourism in association with its India Tourism Offices, Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), and Programme Divisions is actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, as per an official release. The Ministry has identified a total of 6,429 targets and uploaded them to the SCDPM Portal for the Sp ...Read More >
Surat: The department of post is set to roll out its next-generation Advanced Postal Technology (APT) system -- an IT solution developed in-house which is designed to modernize and streamline day-to-day postal operations. The initiative aims to enhance service delivery and improve customer experience.To facilitate the transition, postal services at all city post offices will be suspended on Monday, with no transactions processed during the day. Customers have been advised to plan accordingly, as the new system will become operational the following day.The temporary suspension is essential for ...Read More >
Darrang (Assam) [India], September 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday laid the foundation stones for three major health and infrastructure projects in Mangaldoi, Darrang district, with an investment of Rs 6,300 crore. These projects include the construction of Darrang Medical College and Hospital at a cost of Rs 570 crore, the Guwahati Ring Road with an investment of Rs 4,530 crore and the construction of the Kuruwa-Narengi connecting bridge over the Brahmaputra at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore. Also Read | 'Hindi Not a R ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 17 (ANI): India Post unveiled Karnataka's first Gen Z-themed post office at Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards engaging the younger generation and reimagining the role of post offices in the digital age. The Gen Z Post Office aims to serve as a social and functional space where young people can access postal services while spending time with friends. Also Read | TV Actor Anuj Sachdeva Says He Feels 'Very Unsafe Even in His Own Society' After Brutal Assault Over Parking Dispute; Culprit Still at Large Despit ...Read More >