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The Union Government announced that one Automatic Weather Station (AWS) will be installed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026 under Mission Mausam Phase-II to enhance weather monitoring and agro-advisory services.Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said that...

Jagdalpur, March 22 More than 9,800 runners participated in the 'Bastar Heritage Marathon 2026' in the Jagdalpur district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, setting a new record and reflecting the region's growing peace and development, a government official said.The marathon began at Lalbagh in the...

Malerkotla, March 21 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Saturday the establishment of a Rs 563-crore medical college along with a network of hospitals aimed at expanding access to quality treatment in the region.Mann was addressing a gathering after greeting people on the...

New Delhi, March 21 In a move aimed at citizen participation, the Public Works Department (PWD) has introduced QR code-enabled display boards on roads undergoing strengthening, officials said on Saturday.PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the initiative aims to transform how people engage...

Dumka (Jharkhand), March 19 – People in Dumka district of Jharkhand are purchasing medicines at affordable rates from a pharmacy center operating under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Yojana, providing significant relief to poor and underprivileged patients.Beneficiaries purchasing...

Gandhinagar, March 18 – The Gujarat government has launched 182 new state transport buses – one for each Assembly constituency – as part of an effort to improve last-mile connectivity and strengthen public transport coverage across the state.The buses were launched in Gandhinagar on Wednesday...

Amaravati, March 18 – The Andhra Pradesh government launched the “Divyang Shakti” scheme on Wednesday, joining a select group of Indian states in providing free bus travel to people with disabilities.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the scheme and described it as a major step...

New Delhi, March 17 Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday advocated for increased use of municipal waste in road construction to conserve natural resources.Using legacy waste will help reduce dependence on natural resources, the Minister for Road, Transport and Highways said while addressing...

Assam Education Minister launches Guru Dakshina PortalAssam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu launched the Guru Dakshina 1.0 portal today to provide a one-time financial settlement for non-provincialized teachers in the state.The portal was formally launched at the office of Samagra Shiksha...

Gairsain, March 13 The Uttarakhand government announced on Friday that it would establish a language training center in Almora. This will be the second such center in the state after Dehradun.The state's Minister for Skill Development, Saurabh Bahuguna, made this announcement during the...

A major initiative has been undertaken to strengthen the electricity infrastructure in Reasi with the launch of the RDSS-ED Reasi Project under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. The project was formally inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Kumar Abhishek.The project is being implemented...

The Indian Army has launched a porter recruitment drive in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, attracting a large number of local youth seeking employment opportunities. A total of 800 porter vacancies have been announced, prompting enthusiastic participation from candidates from...

Guwahati, March 11 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a cheque distribution program under the Chief Minister Atmanirbhar Assam Abhiyan (CMAAA) 1.0 at the Khanapara Veterinary Field on Wednesday.The main objective of this program was to make the state's youth financially...

Ahmedabad, March 10 Around 100 Ahmedabad Police personnel will undergo fitness training to improve their health under a newly-launched initiative, officials said on Tuesday.Under the initiative, 'Mission Fit Khaki', these personnel underwent medical tests and full health assessments on...

Shimla, March 10 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched a prepaid taxi service on Tuesday for about 26 locations from the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Shimla's Tutikandi.Under this facility, customers will book taxis at the prepaid taxi counter at ISBT Tutikandi. After payment at...

The Rajouri District Administration, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department of Jammu and Kashmir and the Rural Development Department of Jammu and Kashmir, organized a district-level awareness program under the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" (BBBP) initiative at the Dak Bungalow...

New Delhi, March 9 Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha urged the government on Monday to ensure that more Udan Yatri Cafes are opened at airports across the country to provide affordable dining options for passengers.Raising the issue in the special mentions in the Rajya Sabha, he praised the...

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will launch the second phase of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme in Delhi today. The initiative, organized through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), aims to strengthen youth engagement with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Ministry stated that...

Washington, March 7 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday the creation of a new multinational military alliance aimed at destroying criminal drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere.Speaking at the inaugural Shield of the Americas Summit, Trump said the new initiative would unite...

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has stated that the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026 has received a positive response from young people across the country. Nearly 47,000 essays have been submitted in the second stage of the initiative. The competition aims to encourage young citizens to...