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New Delhi, March 17 President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that it is essential that children, who are the future of the nation, have ready access to nutritious food and quality education.She said that a safe and bright future for children is not solely the responsibility of the government...

Rishikesh, March 16 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Monday that yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise but a holistic way of life, and that the youth should make it an integral part of their lives.Speaking after inaugurating the seven-day International Yoga...

New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government is planning to establish a board to promote the city as a hub for tourism and film shooting, officials said on Monday.The government is likely to set up the Tourism Board through a Bill to be presented in the Delhi Assembly's budget session, which...

New Delhi, March 16 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that four Special Lok Adalats have been planned for the year 2026 to dispose of pending cases before the District Court Tribunals (DRTs) and the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT).Responding to a question in the Lok...

March 16, 2026: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting on the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP), SVAMITVA, ULPIN (Bhu-Aadhar), and NAKSHA initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary...

New Delhi, March 15 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Sunday for enhanced public-private partnerships to provide a new direction to India's sports economy.Addressing a gathering at the final match of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup here, he said, "The government, through a series of...

New Delhi, March 15 – The President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), P.T. Usha, believes that India's ambition to host major multi-sport events such as the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Summer Olympics reflects the nation's growing confidence in its sporting future.Addressing...

New Delhi, March 15 – Delhi’s Education and Sports Minister, Ashish Sood, participated in the "Sunday on Cycle" fitness event organized at Block E in Connaught Place, New Delhi, on Sunday, as part of the Fit India Movement of the Central government.Addressing the participants as the chief...

Mandi (HP), March 15 Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya, stated on Sunday that judicial complexes should operate with the same spirit of service as hospitals, as people come to courts with hope seeking relief and justice.While addressing a legal literacy camp after laying the foundation...

Srinagar, March 15 – To help rebuild their lives, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha handed out compassionate appointment letters to 50 next of kin of terror victims in the union territory on Sunday.The LG called the government effort "Sharansthli" (Support), adding that the initiative...

Jaipur, March 14 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed officials and district administrations on Saturday to ensure effective water management in every village and town during the summer season, emphasizing that the public should not face any water shortage.Chairing a review...

Gandhinagar/Vadodara, March 14 – The construction of a dam across the Mahi River in the village of Poicha, in the Vadodara district, at an estimated cost of ₹349 crore, is currently underway. It is expected to provide irrigation benefits to nearly 29,000 acres of land, the state government...

New Delhi, March 13 President Droupadi Murmu called on Friday for the active involvement of society in empowering persons with disabilities, saying it is important to ensure their equal participation in achieving the goal of 'Developed India'.Addressing the Purple Fest at the Rashtrapati...

New Delhi, March 13 The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) hosted the AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav here on Friday to highlight the role of women-led initiatives in strengthening urban water services under AMRUT 2.0.The initiative brought together over 1,000 women from Self-Help Groups...

New Delhi, March 13 The entrepreneurship-focused arm of the education company Physics Wallah, PW School of Startups, has been accredited as an incubator under the Uttar Pradesh government's StartInUP initiative, the firm said on Friday.As a certified, government-approved incubation center, PW...

Nashik, March 13: Farmers attending the Krishi Kumbh 2026 in Maharashtra's Nashik are gaining access to modern agricultural knowledge, new technologies, and government-backed digital tools aimed at improving productivity and boosting farm incomes.The large-scale agricultural event has brought...

Chennai, March 13 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the first unit of the 2x660 MW Super Critical Thermal Power plant, established at a cost of Rs 13,077 crore in the Tuticorin district, on Friday.The plant, established by Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Ltd, is 6 per...

A Pensioners Outreach Programme (POP) was organized in Ganderbal on March 12, 2026, to strengthen engagement with pensioners of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and address their concerns in the region.Srinagar, March 13: A Pensioners Outreach Programme (POP) was organized in Ganderbal on...

Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, stated that the spirit of "Vocal for Local" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" has strengthened the country's handloom sector, and it represents a unique identity of the nation. Responding to supplementary questions in the Rajya Sabha today, Mr. Singh said that under...

Mumbai, March 13 The Maharashtra government will take action against colleges that deny admission to female students under the tuition fee waiver scheme, said minister Chandrakant Patil on Friday, warning that the affiliation of such institutions could be cancelled.Speaking during Question...