New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Department of Posts has launched ‘India Post Mascot Design Contest’ on Innovate India MyGov platform, inviting citizens across the country to design the official mascot of India Post, with a total prize pool of Rs 2 lakh across mascot design and naming categories, according to an official statement on Saturday.The initiative aims to create a distinctive brand ambassador that reflects India Post’s core values of trust, reliability, inclusivity, service and digital in…
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New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India Post has crossed the Rs 4,000-crore turnover mark in the first quarter of a financial year for the first time, registering its highest-ever Q1 revenue of Rs 4,008.95 crore in FY2026-27, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Tuesday, describing the achievement as a historic milestone in the Department’s transformation into a modern, citizen-centric and growth-oriented organisation.Chairing the Quarterly Business Review Meeting of the Departm…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Department of Posts has launched drone-based delivery of mail and parcels on the Mandi-Rehardhar route in Himachal Pradesh, marking the beginning of a wider plan to deploy the technology across difficult and remote terrains, according to an official statement issued on Saturday.The initiative — rolled out under the leadership of Union Minister of Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia — is aimed at improving last-mile connectivity in hilly regions and en…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) PIB Fact Check on Saturday debunked a message circulating on social media, claiming that India Post is offering gifts or rewards under ‘Dak Seva Gifts’.In a post on X, the Fact-check team said this claim is fake.“@IndiaPostOffice has no connection with any such ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ offer, reward scheme, or lucky draw. Do not click on any suspicious links or webpages and never share personal information such as bank details, OTP, or Aadhaar number,” said the X post….
Bengaluru, May 26 (IANS) Bangalore International Airport Limited on Tuesday announced that Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has marked 18 years of operations with the release of a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC), a Special Cover and Picture Postcards by India Post. The commemorative initiative recognises Bengaluru Airport’s role as Bengaluru’s gateway to the world and reflects the city’s transformation into a globally connected hub for technology, innovation, enterprise an…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The revenue of India Post has surged to an all-time high of Rs 15,373 crore for the financial year 2025–26, driven by a sharp increase in the parcel and logistics segment, Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said in an interview. The minister noted that the department’s revenue stood at approximately Rs 11,500 crore in 2016, with an average annual growth of Rs 200–300 crore in the intervening years.This year, ho…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) State-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has witnessed a major financial and operational turnaround over the past two years, with its revenue increasing from Rs 21,000 crore to Rs 25,000 crore, the Ministry of Communications said on Monday.BSNL’s revival under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed the telecom PSU from a struggling enterprise into a key driver of digital inclusion and national development, Union Minister o…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Union MoS Communications and Rural Development Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani on Tuesday conducted a detailed review of APT 2.0, India Post’s next‑generation digital platform, and highlighted its role in transforming India Post into a modern logistics and services hub.Pemmasani said that APT 2.0 has enabled faster service delivery, reduced manual intervention, improved decision‑making, enhanced customer satisfaction and more reliable operations, an official statement…
Kalaburagi, (Karnataka) May 9 (IANS) Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said it was a matter of pride that the local dish, “Kalaburagi rotti”, prepared locally by women from self-help groups, is now being exported to foreign countries. Speaking at a programme held at the Arivina Mane auditorium in Kalaburagi city, Kharge flagged off consignments of packaged rotis prepared for export to Australia, the Un…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The renovated Andheri RS Post Office in Mumbai was inaugurated as a future‑ready Post Office under the Jan Sewa Connect initiative, an official statement said on Saturday.The upgraded facility features modern infrastructure and interiors, enhanced customer amenities, digital integration, efficient service delivery systems and strengthened branding and visual identity, the statement from Ministry of Communications said.Jan Sewa Connect is India Post’s flagship infrastr…