Dr Jitendra Singh lays foundation of Rs 600 crore Multi National Company pharma manufacturing facility in J&K's Kathua town

India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today laid the foundation stone of a major Multi National Company pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at Village Gadadhar in district Kathua. The project, with investment of over Rs 600 to 700 cr, is being set up by Orchid Pharma with facilitation...


Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) implements Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) for the development of Khadi and Village Industries Sector

India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Effective Date /Year  Changes in spinning wages 01.04.2023 Rs.10.00 per hank 02.10.2024 Rs. 12.50 per hank 01.04.2025 Rs.15.00 per hank Sr. No. States / Union Territories April 2024 to December 2024 April 2025 to December 2025 KVI Production KVI Sales KVI Production KVI Sales Jammu & Kashmir 357690.43 790251.97 396539.81 903354.94 Ladakh 10777.81 16348.43 11948.12 18680.49 Himachal Pradesh 130280.56...


IEPFA and SEBI to Organise 'Niveshak Shivir' in Bhubaneswar to Empower Investors and Simplify Grievance Redressal and Unclaimed Dividend Claims

India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is organising a 'Niveshak Shivir' in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 27th March 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The venue for this program is Event Square, Near Hotel Swosti Premium, Jaydev Vihar. The initiative is designed as a one-stop facilit...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of his address at the inauguration and laying of foundation stones for various development projects in Kolkata, West Bengal

India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared glimpses from the laying of foundation stone and  inauguration of various development works worth more than Rs.18,000 crore in Kolkata, West Bengal. Addressing the gathering the Prime Minister remarked that a new chapter of development is being written for West Bengal and Eastern India. In a series of posts on X, Shri Modi said: "देशभर मे...


Union ministers Dr Mansukh Madnaviya and Shir H D Kumaraswamy lays foundation of indoor sports complex in Mandya in Karnataka

India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday performed the Bhoomi Pooja and laid the foundation stone for a Rs.14-crore multi-purpose indoor sports complex sanctioned for Mandya in Karnataka under the Khelo India scheme of the Government of India. The new facility is coming up within the campus of the University of Agricultural Science...


Minister of State for Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar addresses GDS Sammelan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Communications Shri Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani today addressed the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and highlighted the historic role of India Post in connecting communities and delivering governance to the last mile. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Pemmasani described GDS employees as the "heartbeat of rural India", noting that they connect government services with citizens across th...


Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia

India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Updates on the preparedness and response measures being undertaken by the Government of India in view of the recent developments in West Asia are shared below. These relate to energy supply management, maritime operations, the welfare of Indian nationals in the region and public communication measures. Energy Supply and Fuel Availability Steps have been taken to ensure stable availability of petroleum products and LPG across the...


Metro Rail: A Catalyst for Sustainable Urban Growth and Financial Resilience

India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Overview Over the past eleven years, India has witnessed a remarkable expansion of its metro rail network, making it one of the largest in the world. From just a handful of operational lines in a few cities, the network has grown to cover more than twenty urban centres, crossing the milestone of 1,000 kilometres of metro network. This expansion has transformed the way people travel in cities, offering faster, clean...


Technical Deliberations and Sectoral Innovations spotlighted at National Cold Water Fisheries Conference, Srinagar

India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries organized the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at SKICC, Srinagar, which was a first‑of‑its‑kind national dialogue on sustainably harnessing the potential of India's cold‑water fisheries for growth and prosperity. An Exhibition showcasing cutting‑edge innovations in Coldwater fisheries was organized on the sidelines of the conference, featuring 17 Exhibitors fro...


NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from 1st April 2026 for FY 2026-27

India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Highways Authority of India has announced the revision of the applicable fee for the FASTag Annual Pass from the current Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 3,075 for the Financial Year 2026-27. The increased fee will be applicable from 1st April 2026. The revision in the fee has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. With over 56 lakh users, the a...