Indian Railways Marks a New Phase of Connectivity and Passenger Convenience as Infrastructure and Passenger Services in West Bengal Receive Major Boost

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways is set to further strengthen connectivity, passenger amenities and operational efficiency in West Bengal with the inauguration and launch of several key railway initiatives during the Prime Minister's visit to the state on 14 March 2026. These projects reflect the Ministry of Railways' continued focus on expanding capacity, improving travel experience and enhancing regional integration through modern rail infrastru...


Government Taking Multiple Steps to Increase Domestic Fertilizer Production and Reduce Import Dependence

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen domestic fertilizer production and reduce dependence on imports. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Smt. Anupriya Patel informed that a number of fertilizer production units are currently operational in the country across the public, cooperative and private sectors. The detailed list of fertilizer manufac...


Union Health Ministry Approves Major Regulatory Reforms to Promote Ease of Doing Business and Strengthen Food Safety Framework

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards promoting ease of doing business while ensuring robust food safety standards, the Union Health Ministry has approved a series of comprehensive regulatory and procedural reforms. The reforms have been finalised following detailed deliberations with States/UTs and stakeholders and are aligned with the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms constituted by NITI Aay...


DRI raids illegal Alprazolam factory in Andhra Pradesh under Operation "White Hammer"; 237 kg drugs worth Rs.47 crore and over 3.5 tonnes of chemicals seized; two arrested

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant crackdown on the illicit manufacture of synthetic drugs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a clandestine facility engaged in the production of Alprazolam, a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985, in Kondapalli Industrial Development Area, District NTR, Andhra Pradesh. The intelligence-driven and well-coordinated operation codenamed "Operation White Hammer", was carried out on 11th...


TDB-DST SUPPORTS INDO-SINGAPORE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FOR AI-INTEGRATED PLASMA SYSTEM FOR CLEAN HYDROGEN AND ADVANCED CARBON MATERIALS

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with India's commitment to advancing clean energy technologies and fostering international technology collaborations, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended support to APChemi Private Limited under the Indo-Singapore Call for Proposals for the project titled "AI-Integrated Microwave Plasma System for Controlled Synthesis of Functional Carbon Nanos...


NMDC Scripts History as India's First Mining Company to Reach 50 Million Tonnes of Iron Ore Production

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NMDC Limited, India's largest iron ore producer and a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, has scripted history by becoming the first mining company in the country to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year, a significant milestone that comes days ahead of the close of FY 2025-26. Established in 1958 to develop India's iron ore resources, NMDC produced around 10 MT in 1978. Over the decades, out...


12-Day Tribes Art Fest 2026 Concludes in New Delhi; Over Rs.1.25 Crore Direct Sales of Tribal Artworks Recorded

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Tribes Art Fest 2026, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, concluded today with a grand Valedictory Ceremony at Travancore Palace, K.G. Marg, New Delhi, marking the culmination of a 12-day celebration of tribal art, culture, and creativity. The festival witnessed enthusiastic participation from tribal artists, contemporary artists, cultural groups, students, and art enthusiasts from across the country. More than 10,00...


DIGITAL MODERNISATION OF NOTARY PORTAL

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has launched the Notary Portal as a dedicated platform for providing online services for the works related to the Notaries Act, 1952 and the Notaries Rules, 1956. It is intended to provide an online interface between the Notaries and the Government for various services like submission of applications for appointment as Notaries, verification of eligibility for appointment as Notaries, issuance of digitally signed Ce...


Opening Highways to Opportunities: Rajmarg Pravesh Portal Makes Access Permissions from NHs to Fuel Stations, Restaurants and Wayside Amenities Easier than Ever

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Imagine planning to set up a fuel station, a restaurant or a rest stop along one of India's busy National Highways. Not long ago, the process of getting the required access permissions could involve multiple offices, paperwork and long waiting periods. Today, that journey has become far simpler. With the upgraded Rajmarg Pravesh online portal, obtaining permissions to build along National Highways is set to become faster, more tra...


Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan inaugurates 'National Dialogue on Online Crimes Against Women and Children' in New Delhi

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan inaugurated the 'National Dialogue on Online Crimes Against Women and Children (OCWC)' in New Delhi. The event was organised by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs, with the objective of bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening coordinated mechanisms to prevent and effectively respond to online crimes targeting women and children...