Daily Bulletin

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari addressed the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan – Aashirwad Ka Diya' virtually on September 17, 2026, emphasizing 'Seva Bhava' as the guiding spirit of public service and development. He highlighted that infrastructure projects, such as those under PM GatiShakti and all-weather connectivity initiatives like the Zojila Tunnel, are crucial for connecting remote communities and improving citizens' quality of life. Gadkari stressed the importance of time-bound, result-oriented, transparent, and quality-driven development.

The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has launched Special Campaign 6.0, a two-phase initiative aimed at institutionalizing Swachhata measures and expediting the disposal of pending references. The Preparatory Phase is scheduled from September 15 to 30, 2026, followed by the Implementation Phase from October 2 to 31, 2026. This campaign, involving all divisions and attached organizations like the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) and Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), builds on the success of Special Campaign 5.0, which saw the disposal of 2,788 public grievances and 1,123 State Government references between December 2025 and August 2026.

The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, is set to launch Special Campaign 6, with a Preparatory Phase from September 15 to 30, 2026, and an Implementation Phase from October 2 to 31, 2026. This campaign aims to institutionalize Swachhata, minimize pendency in government offices, and crucially, implement scientific e-waste management across its nationwide postal network. Building on Special Campaign 5.0's success, which saw the disposal of 1 lakh public grievances and 1,000 CPGRAMS appeals, the current initiative emphasizes adherence to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, for effective collection and disposal of obsolete electronic equipment.

A month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan' has commenced today, marking Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's completion of 25 years in public service. This initiative aims to commemorate his dedicated service and engage citizens in various welfare activities across the nation.

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi clarified that the non-inclusion of a name in the Draft Electoral Roll does not automatically determine ineligibility for voting. This clarification is crucial for ensuring electoral transparency and providing citizens with due process to verify and update their voter information.

A former Additional Director General (ADG) of Police in Kerala has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to combating corruption within public service and upholding accountability.

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi clarified today, September 17, 2026, that the non-inclusion of a name in the draft electoral roll does not automatically determine a person's ineligibility to vote. This clarification is crucial for ensuring transparency and accessibility in the electoral process, allowing eligible citizens to rectify any omissions.

A former Additional Director General (ADG) of Police in Kerala was sentenced to four years' imprisonment today, September 17, 2026, in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. This judicial pronouncement reinforces the commitment to upholding integrity and combating corruption within the public administration and law enforcement agencies.