New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Chaitra Navratri greetings to the countrymen and wished that Goddess Durga’s grace brings new energy to the resolution of Viksit Bharat.India on Thursday is celebrating the first day of Chaitra Navratri, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga with prayers, fasting and rituals.Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt Navratri greetings to my family members across the country. May this divine o…
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New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Strong momentum was witnessed in green building adoption across North India, with NCR emerging first followed by Uttar Pradesh, experts said on Wednesday.Uttar Pradesh recorded 1,673 IGBC‑registered projects covering 1.78 billion sq. ft. at the GreenTech Summit 2026 convened by the council reflecting the state’s rapid progress in embedding sustainability into its urban growth, the CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) said.Delhi saw 794 projects spanning 0.63 bi…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday launched celebrations to commemorate 5 billion meals of Akshaya Patra Foundation and said that serving 5 billion meals in the advancement of educational objectives is a remarkable achievement of Akshaya Patra Foundation. The theme of this event, ‘From a Well-Nourished and Well-Educated India to a Developed India’, underscored the significance of a nourished and educated society in realising our national resolve to build ‘Viksit…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Captive, commercial and other coal mines crossed the landmark of 200 million tonnes (MT) of coal production on March 11 during FY 2025-26, Coal Ministry said on Friday.Out of the total production, Captive and commercial coal mines contributed 194.17 MT, while other mines contributed 6.06 MT, taking the overall production beyond the historic 200 MT mark. Notably, coal production in FY 2025–26 surpassed the total production of FY 2024–25 (197.32 MT) on March 7, 2026,…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday drew a parallel between Mahatma Gandhi’s historic Dandi March of 1930, which united the nation in its struggle for independence, and India’s present collective mission of building a developed nation under the Viksit Bharat vision.Addressing the iTV Network’s NXT Summit in Delhi on the anniversary of the iconic Salt March, the Prime Minister described the current global landscape as one marked by conflicts, disruptions and uncert…
Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) Gujarat’s legislators have been urged to promote yoga across their constituencies under a ‘One Booth, One Yoga Class’ approach as part of the state government’s campaign to tackle rising obesity and promote healthier lifestyles.The call was made during a special yoga dialogue programme titled ‘Ek Kadam Yogmay Vidhansabha Taraf’, organised by the Gujarat State Yoga Board at the new MLA residences in Gandhinagar in the presence of Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary…
Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam and the entire Northeastern region have emerged as a major focus of India’s railway transformation, opening new avenues for modern connectivity, enhanced safety, and greater economic opportunities, railway officials said on Tuesday. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), said that for decades, the railway story of Assam and the Northeast was mark…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A fair and transparent tax system fosters equity and strengthens the foundation of inclusive and sustainable growth, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday while interacting with officer trainees of the 79th batch of Indian Revenue Service (IT). Addressing the officers at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President advised them to exercise their authority with humility, restraint, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional values.The President said that as IRS officers, th…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday joined by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in extending greetings on the International Women’s Day, lauding the role of “Nari Shakti” in India’s progress. In a post on social media platform X, the Union Home Minister said, “Warm greetings to our “Nari Shakti” on the International Women’s Day. Humankind is indebted to the peerless role Nari Shakti plays in society. Nurturing generations and driving scientific and economic progress,…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The two-day National Convention ‘Nari to Narayani’ on the occassion of International Women’s Day is a great initiative to empower women, said Kalari professional S. Mahesh, who was part of panel at the two-day meet that celebrate women’s success also acted as a catalyst for new ideas and partnerships that will shape the India of tomorrow. The Convention, being held at the Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, is a strong base for the initiatives of the Government of …