At the release of the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, the 10th edition, the government said India now ranks 8th in the world for contributions to WHO drug-safety monitoring (pharmacovigilance), up from 123rd ten years ago. The new edition adds 121 monographs, for 3,340 in all.
The Bhoramdev Corridor Development Project was launched at Bhoramdev Dham in Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, under the Central Government's Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0, at an estimated cost of Rs 146 crore. The Bhoramdev Temple, often called the 'Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh' for its ancient stone architecture and carvings, will see enhanced pilgrimage infrastructure, better accessibility and preservation of its cultural and architectural…
The Ministry of AYUSH marked the 9th Siddha Day at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on the theme 'Siddha for Global Health'. Siddha Day falls on 6 January each year, the birth anniversary of Sage Agathiyar, who is considered the founder of Siddha medicine. Siddha originated in Tamil Nadu and is one of the traditional systems of medicine recognised under AYUSH.
In January 2026, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced the expansion of several welfare schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of marginalized communities. The expansion focused on increasing financial assistance, widening beneficiary coverage, and strengthening delivery mechanisms through digital governance systems.
The 50th meeting of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation), the PM's technology-enabled platform launched in 2015 to monitor infrastructure projects and public grievances, was held in New Delhi. Five critical infrastructure projects across five states, costing over Rs 40,000 crore, were reviewed.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will fund a National Drug Use Survey for 2025-26, covering about 20 lakh people in every State and Union Territory. For the first time, it will record traditional and local forms of substance use and include prisoners as well as school and college students.
The Government of Tamil Nadu revised its District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Rules, with the Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2025 replacing the 2017 rules. The revision improves use of DMF funds for mining-affected areas and communities: mining lease holders must pay DMF contributions with interest for violations, at least 70% of DMF funds must be spent on directly affected…
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, in an order dated 3 January 2026, appointed water conservationist Rajendra Singh - a Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient known as the 'Waterman of India' - as Commissioner to study pollution in the Thamirabarani River.
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