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MOIL Exports 54,600 Tonnes of Manganese Ore to Indonesia
MOIL Limited marked a significant milestone in India’s manganese ore exports with the dispatch of its first shipment of 54,600 tonnes of manganese ore fines from Visakhapatnam to Indonesia as a State Trading Enterprise (STE).The Government of India has designated MOIL as the STE for exporting manganese ore below 46 per cent Mn grade. In FY24-25, MOIL established a mechanism for Mn ore exports in line with the Trade Policy, ensuring that all exports of manganese ore from India are routed through the company. The inaugural consignment of 54,600 tonnes was shipped on 22nd August 2025 from Visak..

Dibrugarh Hosts PM Modi’s 75th Birthday and Health Campaign Launch
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, led a grand celebration in Dibrugarh on Wednesday to mark Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. The event coincided with the nationwide launch of the “Swasth Nari – Sabal Pariwar Abhiyan” and the eighth Rashtriya Poshan Maah.From Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the initiatives to the nation, emphasising his vision for robust healthcare, improved nutrition, and stronger families. In Dibrugarh, Union Minister Sonowal oversaw a day-long programme bringing together citizens, hea..

Indian Railways Launches Special Campaign 5.0 for Cleanliness
The Government of India has launched Special Campaign 5.0 from 15 September 2025 to institutionalise cleanliness (Swachhata) and resolve pending matters. The campaign sets targets to be achieved between 2 and 31 October 2025, with the Ministry of Railways fully committed to its successful implementation across Indian Railways.The Railway Board, led by Chairman & CEO Shri Satish Kumar and senior officials, is closely monitoring preparations to ensure the campaign’s effectiveness. Detailed guidelines have been issued to all field units via a D.O. letter addressed to General Managers and He..