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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has unearthed an organised syndicate involved in the smuggling of foreign-origin gold into India, its transportation through rail route, melting and defacing at illegal facilities, and clandestine sale in the domestic market. The operation resulted in seizure of gold, silver and Indian currency collectively valued at over Rs.14.13 crore and the arrest of six persons. In total, 8286.81...
India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta-  https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the Samriddhi Kendra, an Integrated Phygital (Physical + Digital) Service Centre, at Umri village in Gu...
India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "The Government, through a series of initiatives, is fostering a sports culture within the country where athletes and youth have access to opportunities, resources & respect," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for enhanced public-private partnership in the sector to further elevate India's prestige on the international stage and provide a new direction to the nation's sports economy. He was addressing a gathering ...
India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, convened the Fifth Inter-Ministerial Consultation on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and the Social Dimension of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) recently in New Delhi. The consultation was organised by the School of Business Environment (SoBE), IICA, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation ...