India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To celebrate International Women's Day, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) organized a specialized awareness session today for its officials and staff. The event focused on the dual themes of women's health empowerment and mental well-being, featuring expert presentations from the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Empowerment and Preventive Healthcare Dr. Chanchal Goyal, Scientist F a...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising on sacred Earth as a source of strength to the nation: "यार्णवेऽधि सलिलमग्र आसीद्यां मायाभिरन्वचरन्मê...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: No formal branch office of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) has been established in the State of Bihar. However, BBSSL is undertaking its activities such as seed distribution and seed production through cooperative societies in the State of Bihar. In the State of Bihar, 3,418 cooperative societies have been enrolled as members of BBSSL to date. Quality and affordable seeds were provided to 19,956 farmers during the ...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To mark 25th Anniversary of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will inaugurate a seminar titled "Changing Dynamics in the Indian Neighbourhood" under the aegis of CENJOWS on March 11, 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The seminar will bring together senior military leaders, diplomats, policy practitioners, and strategic experts to deliberate on emerging geopolitical develo...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) refers to the proportion of applied fertilizer nutrients that are effectively absorbed and utilized by crops for growth and yield. NUE levels are influenced by a range of factors, including crop type, soil conditions, agro-climatic variations, fertilizer source and application methods, irrigation practices, and overall crop management. As per experimental studies conducted by the Indian Council of Agr...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is keeping a close watch on the ongoing developments in the West Asia region and its possible implications for air travel between India and the region. Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. is continuously overseeing the situation and maintaining direct engagement with all relevant stakeholders to ensure quick and coordinated responses. Airlines are making appropriate operational arr...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prasar Bharati-Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) was launched in March, 2024 as a shared feed service to provide access to logo free, daily news items across various formats including video, audio, text, and photos to media organizations. Prasar Bharati is pleased to announce that free access to SHABD will remain free till March 2027. Leveraging a robust network of over 1500 reporters, correspondents...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The total number of beneficiaries covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and the number of active policies during the last five years are 26,79,81,084 and 12,55,58,532 respectively as on 18.02.2026. Further, the claim settlement ratio under the said scheme is 99.95% as on 18.2.2026 (since inception). As per the insurance sector regulator, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI),...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 02 (Two) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 4,474 crore (approx.). These projects include: The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamlin...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved declaration of Madurai Airport, Tamil Nadu, as an International Airport. Madurai Airport, located in the Temple City of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest airports in the State. It serves as a crucial gateway to Southern Tamil Nadu and plays a pivotal role in promoting tourism and pilgrimage, thereby contributing to the overall growth of ...