PARLIAMENT QUESTION: EXPANSION OF NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION CAPACITY

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Location Project Capacity (MW) Projects Under Construction / Commissioning Rajasthan RAPP-8 700 Kudankulam, Tamilnadu KKNPP-3&4 2 X 1000 KKNPP-5&6 2 X 1000 Gorakhpur, Haryana GHAVP-1&2 2 X 700 Kaiga, Karnataka Kaiga-5&6 2 X 700 PFBR, Kalpakkam PFBR 1 X 500 Projects Under Pre-project Activities Gorakhpur, Haryana GHAVP-3&4 2 X 700 Chutka, Madhya Pradesh Chutka-1&2 2 X 700 Mahi Banswara, Rajasthan Mahi B...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROMOTION OF RESEARCH AND CAPACITY BUILDING

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has taken due note of the climate change across the country. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, through its Climate Change report titled "Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region" (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-15-4327-2), has assessed the impact of climate change across the country. Since the middle of the twentieth century, India has witnessed a rise in average ...


MAPPING OF CULTURAL EXPORTS FROM INDIA

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Yoga enjoys widespread popularity across the world and is recognized as an important element of India's cultural heritage. Yoga has also been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO in 2016. Apart from yoga, several other cultural expressions of India have gained international recognition, including Indian classical and folk performing arts (music, dance and theatre), traditi...


Secretary, MoRTH Urges Volunteers to Focus on Prevention of Road Accidents and Save Lives

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at IIT Madras, established under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), has successfully concluded the first physical training-cum-workshop for Sadak Suraksha Mitra (SSM) volunteers from March 16-18, 2026, at Faridabad. The program aims to empower India's youth as active contributors to road safety, creating a youth-driven movement across the country. The three-day int...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends greetings on the occasion of Hindu New Year 2026 'Vikram Samvat 2083'

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah extended his greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Nav Samvatsar 'Vikram Samvat 2083'. In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on the occasion of Nav Samvatsar 'Vikram Samvat 2083'. May God infuse new energy, renewed consciousness and prosperity into everyone's lives in this New Year." Disclaimer: Curated by HT...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, extends greetings on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Navreh, Sajibu Cheiraoba and Cheti Chand

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Extending his wishes to Sindhi community on Cheti Chand festival, Union Home Minister said, "My heartfelt wishes to all the brothers and sisters of the Sindhi community on the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Jhulelal and the festival of Cheti Chand. The messages of mutual harmony that Bhagwan Jhulelal imparted-placing humanity above all else-will forever remain a source of inspiration for human society. I pray to Lord Jhulelal for th...


Income levels of small and traditional fishermen

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India during the last five years (FY 2020-21 to 2024-25) has taken up several initiatives including implementing various schemes for holistic development of fisheries and aquaculture including improvement of pisciculture infrastructure in the country. The fisheries development schemes implemented include (i) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampa...


Prime Minister Speaks with Prime Minister of Malaysia

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a conversation with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia to exchange greetings and address regional concerns in West Asia. The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia and conveyed warm greetings to him and the people of Malaysia on the occasion of the upcoming festival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. During the discussion, both leaders addressed the deeply concern...


QR Code-Enabled Identity Cards and Digitally Traceable Food Packets in Indian Railways to Eliminate Unauthorised Vending and Ensure Verified Onboard Catering Services for Rail Passengers

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Unauthorized hawking and vending in the passenger area on Indian Railways is prohibited. It is an offence punishable under Section - 144 of Railways Act, 1989. Regular inspections are conducted by designated officials and RPF to check and prevent entry of unauthorised vendors in trains. Special drives are also conducted by Railways and IRCTC officials to curb unauthorised vending in railway premises from time to time.  To es...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA VISITS SHRI RAM JANMBHOOMI MANDIR AT AYODHYA; HAS DARSHAN OF RAM LALLA

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu visited Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, today (March 19, 2026) and had Darshan of Ram Lalla. She also performed Darshan and Aarti at various places within the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir and performed the Shri Ram Yantra Sthapana and Pujan. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is her supreme privilege to touch the sacred dust of Ayodhya, the city where Pra...