India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla addressed a distinguished gathering today at the Purvanchal Mahotsav 'Maati 9', a premier festival celebrating the art, cuisine, tourism, and heritage of the Purvanchal region. Centered on the theme "Maati" (Soil), the event honors the profound connection between the people of the region and their ancestral roots. During the event, Shri Birla hailed Purvanchal for its immense contributions to...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, will celebrate its 8th Foundation Day on April 1, 2026, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, NESTS continues to advance its mission of strengthening educational opportunities for tribal communit...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, today visited the venues of the 1st edition of Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 being held across Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja from March 25 to April 3, 2026, and described the initiative as a transformative platform for tribal empowerment, grassroots talent identification and nation-building through sports. The inaugural edition of KITG has broug...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Jai Jinendra! Jai Jinendra! Acharya Bhagwant Shri Padmasagar Surishwar Ji Maharaj Saheb, Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat Ji, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Bhai, Deputy Chief Minister of the State Bhai Harsh Sanghavi Ji, Param Pujya Acharya Bhagwant, Pujya Sadhu Bhagwant, Sadhviji Bhagwant, all Acharyas and Muni Bhagwants present in this holy assembly, honorable philanthropists, scholars, ladies and gentlemen! Today, on the ...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Gujarat's  Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Bhai Patel, the state's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Bhai Sanghavi, my colleague in the Union Cabinet Ashwini Vaishnaw ji, state minister brother Arjun Modhwadia ji, representatives of Kaynes and Alpha Omega Semiconductors, other dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen. Even on the last day of last month, I was in Sanand, and on the last day of this month also, I am in Sanand. On Februa...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, condoled the sudden demise of  former President of Suriname, Mr Chandrikapersad Santokhi ji. The Prime Minister stated that this is not only an irreparable loss to Suriname but also to the global Indian diaspora. Recalling his many meetings with the late leader, Shri Modi noted that Santokhi Ji's tireless service for Suriname and his efforts in strengthening India-Suriname relations wer...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister has expressed  pain over the loss of lives caused by a stampede in Nalanda district of Bihar. Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident, the Prime Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured. The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of eac...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended greetings on the sacred occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. Shri Modi stated that the life and teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue to illuminate the path of truth, non-violence and compassion. "His ideals are spiritually uplifting and also deeply relevant in today's world. His emphasis on equality and kindness reminds us of our shared responsibility towards societ...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed a public gathering at Vav-Tharad in Banaskantha district, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth approximately Rs.20,000 crore for North Gujarat. Noting that the sacred festival of Navratri had just concluded and that the day also marked Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti, the Prime Minister paid his respects to Maa Ambaji and Bhagwan Shri Dha...
India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dunagiri (Yard 3023), the fifth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and second of the class built at Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Mar 2026 at GRSE, Kolkata, marking a major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms, designed to address current and future challenges in the maritime ...