India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles organised a Chintan Shivir titled "A Strategic Framework for Doubling Cotton Productivity and Augmenting Quality Fibre" at Nagpur today. The forum brought together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and agricultural experts to deliberate on strategic interventions aimed at enhancing cotton productivity, improving fibre quality and strengthening India's position in the global cotton value chain. Ad...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the Second day of his two-day visit to Maharashtra, Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy along with Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, performed the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of two Coal Gasification projects in Chandrapur, Maharashtra today. Shri G Kishan Reddy also reviewed the mine closure activities at Murpar Mine Closure site. Shri Reddy also held a Mine Closure Advisory Committee meeting wi...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India,Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 9th Convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at Dharamshala. Praising Himachal Pradesh as Dev Bhoomi and Veer Bhoomi, the Vice President said that the state has contributed significantly to the nation's armed forces. He also commended the state for its rich hospitality, vibrant culture and enduring traditions. Referring to India's rich aca...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government of India has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005 relating to Captive Generating Plants (CGPs). The amendments aim to remove interpretational ambiguities, improve ease of doing business for industry, and align the captive generation framework with India's energy transition and industrial growth objectives. Captive power generation has been a key enabling provi...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta on 12 Mar 2026, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26. The visit underscores the deep-rooted maritime ties between India and Malta and represents an important leg of the ship's ambitious 22,000-nautical-mile global voyage. The arrival at Valletta follows a successful transit through the Su...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Mata ki Jai! Bharat Mata ki Jai! Bharat Mata ki Jai! Beloved citizens of Barak Valley, I offer my respectful greetings to each and every one of you. The popular Chief Minister of the state, Himanta Biswa Sarma ji, my colleague in the Union Cabinet Sarbananda Sonowal ji, ministers of the state government present here, public representatives, and my dear brothers and sisters. It is always a very special experience to com...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry And Dairying, Government of India, is organizing the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the Sher‑e‑Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir on 14th March 2026. The event will be held under the guidance of Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoF...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Regional Workshop on Tele-Law Programme Activities under the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, was held today at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai. The workshop aimed to strengthen technology-enabled justice delivery and deepen stakeholder engagement in ensuring last-mile access to justice.     Th...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The steady buzz of conversations, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the sight of innovative food displays filled the halls of Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as the 40th edition of AAHAR - The International Food & Hospitality Fair took place from 10-14 March 2026. Jointly organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), AAHAR has emerged as one of South Asia's mos...
India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 13 Mar 26. The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on 12 Mar 26 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the fly-past, at Champ de Mars, Port Louis. This is in keeping with the tradition of Indian warships and aircraft participating in Mauritius National Day celebrations. During the port call, Captain Sachin Kulkarni,...