PM-YUVA 3.0 launched to enhance reading, writing, and literature culture

PM-YUVA 3.0 launched to enhance reading, writing, and literature culture

New Delhi, March 12 (H.S.): On March 11, 2025, the Ministry of Education launched PM-YUVA 3.0, an Author Mentorship programme aimed at training young authors under 30 to foster reading, writing, and book culture in India. Following the success of the previous editions, this scheme supports the Prime Minister’s vision to engage youth in appreciating…

NCC Mega cyclothon spreads awareness across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, 12 March (H.S.): In a remarkable initiative aimed at fostering awareness and social responsibility, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Group Headquarters, Cuttack, has launched a Mega Cyclothon across Odisha. The event, spanning 15 districts over 20 days, commenced on 12th March 2025 and will culminate with a grand closing ceremony on 2nd April 2025…

Lok Sabha Passes Oil Field Regulation and Development Amendment Bill 2024

Lok Sabha Passes Oil Field Regulation and Development Amendment Bill 2024

NEW DELHI, 12 March (H.S.) : The Lok Sabha passes the bill on Wednesday aimed at governing the exploration and extraction of natural gas and petroleum resources. The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, has been proposed to supersede the legislation established in 1948. The Rajya Sabha had earlier passed this bill in December…

Assam Rifles seize banned items worth ₹99 lakh in Tripura

Assam Rifles seize banned items worth ₹99 lakh in Tripura

Agartala, 12 March (HS): Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs /Department, has seized 5,500 bottles of banned Phensidyl cough syrup from the forest of Kalachhara area in Agartala, Tripura. The estimated price of the seized consignment in the international market is said to be around ₹99 lakh. A statement issued by Assam…

Bengaluru airport becomes India’s first to introduce sensory room for Neurodivergent passengers

Bengaluru airport becomes India’s first to introduce sensory room for Neurodivergent passengers

Bengaluru, March 12 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has introduced a sensory room at the airport for the benefit of those suffering from autism, anxiety and mental health conditions, a statement said on Wednesday. Located near the 080 International Lounge at Level 4 of Terminal 2, the sensory room…

Cases of Digital Arrest and Cyber Crimes Tripled during 2022-2024

New Delhi, March 12 (HS): The central government informed the Rajya Sabha that cases of digital arrest and related cyber crimes in the country have increased threefold over the past three years. The government also stated that as part of the measures taken to tackle cyber crimes, over ₹4,386 crore has been saved from more…

Governor visits permanent campus of SriSri Aniruddhadev Sports University

Governor visits permanent campus of SriSri Aniruddhadev Sports University

Guwahati, 12 March (HS): Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday visited the permanent campus of SriSri Aniruddhadev Sports University at Chabua in Dibrugarh district and reviewed the progress of construction work. During this, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. JP Verma informed the Governor about the form of the university and the current…

All-England badminton: Sindhu crashes out in opening round

All-England badminton: Sindhu crashes out in opening round

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu suffered a disappointing first-round exit from the All-England Badminton Championship 2025, losing to South Korea’s Kim Ga-eun in Birmingham on Wednesday. Despite a promising start, the World No. 16 fell 21-19, 13-21, 13-21, extending her struggles at this prestigious Super 1000 tournament. Sindhu had looked…

Govt utilises 76% of Nirbhaya Fund for women's safety

Govt utilises 76% of Nirbhaya Fund for women's safety

New Delhi, March 12 (HS): The government has spent approximately 76 percent of the Nirbhaya Fund to enhance women’s safety. This information was provided by Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. She informed the house that more than 14,658 women…

Rain alert for three days in Northeast, 'Yellow Alert' in six states, 'Orange Alert' in Arunachal

Rain alert for three days in Northeast, 'Yellow Alert' in six states, 'Orange Alert' in Arunachal

Guwahati, 12 March (HS): The Regional Meteorological Center of Guwahati has predicted rain in the entire Northeast for the next three days. During this time, ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued in Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Meghalaya, while ‘Orange Alert’ will remain in Arunachal Pradesh on March 13. According to the forecast…