PROGRESS ON SUBANSIRI LOWER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP), located on the Subansiri River at the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, with a total installed capacity of 2000 MW (eight units of 250 MW each), is being implemented by NHPC Limited. Out of the eight units, two units have been commissioned and the power generated is being supplied to the beneficiaries of this project. The remaining units are planned to be commissioned in a phas...


Government Strengthens Financial Inclusion Ecosystem Through Flagship Schemes

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: With the aim of upliftment of the various segments of the society by providing access to banking, credit and insurance, the Government initiated the National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), namely, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in August, 2014 to provide universal banking services for every unbanked household based on the guiding principles of banking the unbanked, securing the unsecured and funding the unfunded. ...


MONTHLY BULLETIN OF PERIODIC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (PLFS)

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Overall LFPR remained unchanged at 55.9% in February, 2026 Rural Female labour force participation witnessed a modest rise in February, 2026 The overall female workforce recorded a modest rise in February, 2026 and stood at 33.4% Urban Unemployment Rate (UR) declined to 6.6% in February, 2026 Overall female Unemployment Rate (UR) recorded a fall to 5.1% in February, 2026 At the all-India level, the monthly estimate...


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO TRADITIONAL ARTISTS, FOLK ARTISTS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial Year Amount disbursed 2022-23 213.76 2023-24 218.36 2024-25 201.67 (Rs. In Cr.) The Ministry of Culture administers Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY), a Central Sector scheme consisting various scheme components, for providing financial assistance to organizations / artists engaged in various forms of performing arts including traditional & folk arts across the country. The brief of these schemes is given at An...


ECI appoints Special Observer for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Assam, 2026

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Approval granted for establishing Quantum teaching facilities/laboratories in 23 academic institutions across India, 100 more under consideration to support advanced research and training in emerging quantum technologies

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the National Quantum Mission, approval has been granted for establishing quantum teaching facilities/laboratories in 23 academic institutions across India in several states while 100 more are under consideration, to support advanced research and training in emerging quantum technologies. This was disclosed here today during the joint monthly meeting of Secretaries of Science Ministries and Departments, held under the chairm...


Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in fire mishap at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a fire mishap at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha. Shri Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.  The Prime Minister posted on X: "The mishap at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, is deeply pain...


SUDDEN COOLING IN GREENLAND REDUCED SUMMER MONSOONS IN INDIA 8,200 YEARS AGO

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Around 8,200 years ago, a drop in temperature in Canada at one end of the globe triggered a decline in the intensity of the Indian Summer Monsoons, scientists have found. The "8.2 ka cooling event" is the largest climatic excursion of the Holocene from the perspective of Greenland temperature change. Greenland temperature dropped by 3 ºC, and methane declined by 80 ppbv, which suggest an important change in the hydrologic cy...


Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for the Month of February, 2026 (Base Year: 2011-12)

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Index Numbers and Annual Rate of Inflation (Y-o-Y in %) * All Commodities/Major Groups Weight (%) Dec-25 (F) Jan-26 (P) Feb-26 (P) Index Inflation Index Inflation Index Inflation All Commodities 100.00 157.2 0.96 157.8 1.81 158.2 2.13 I. Primary Articles 22.62 194.2 0.21 193.9 2.21 192.9 3.27 II. Fuel & Power 13.15 148.3 -2.31 145.9 -4.01 147.6 -3.78 III. Manufactured Products 64.23 145.9 2.0...


Centre Revises Commission Rates for Arthiyas and Societies for Procurement of Wheat and Paddy from RMS 2026-27

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has approved the revision of commission rates payable to Arthiyas and cooperative societies engaged in procurement of wheat and paddy on behalf of the Government, effective from the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2026-27 onwards. As per the existing guidelines governing procurement operations, commission is payable to societies, cooperatives, sub-agents and Arthiyas undertaking procurement of wheat and paddy ...