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Tue, 04 Mar 2025
Fifth Lineman Diwas observed on 4 March with theme 'Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman'
The Central Electricity Authority, with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, marked the fifth edition of Lineman Diwas in New Delhi on 4 March 2025 on the theme 'Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman'.
Two-day Visitor's Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan ends; President calls for strong academia-industry links
The two-day Visitor's Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan concluded on 4 March 2025, with President Droupadi Murmu urging heads of higher education institutions to build a strong academia-industry interface.
Sonowal lays foundation stone of 37-bed patient care block at AMCH Dibrugarh, funded by Oil India CSR
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of a 37-bed patient care cabin block at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, on 4 March 2025.
Air Chief inaugurates 16th 'Jumbo' Majumdar International Seminar on aerospace power
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh inaugurated the 16th 'Jumbo' Majumdar International Seminar, organised by the Centre for Air Power Studies, on 4 March 2025.
INS Kuthar of the Eastern Fleet arrives at Colombo on mission deployment
INS Kuthar, an Eastern Fleet ship of the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command, arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 4 March 2025 during a mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
Mon, 03 Mar 2025
PM Modi chairs 7th meeting of National Board for Wildlife at Gir; 16th Asiatic lion estimation announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Gir National Park, Gujarat, on World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2025, and announced the 16th Asiatic lion population estimation in 2025.
Five pilot projects for hydrogen buses and trucks launched under National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 3 March 2025 that it has sanctioned five pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission for 37 hydrogen buses and trucks and 9 refuelling stations.
Defence Secretary presents Empowered Committee report on IAF capability enhancement to Raksha Mantri
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 3 March 2025.
Heavy Water Board and BARC begin building Iodine-Sulphur process hydrogen demonstration plant in Mumbai
The Heavy Water Board, with BARC, held the groundbreaking of a demonstration plant to produce hydrogen by thermochemical splitting of water using the Iodine-Sulphur process at Chembur, Mumbai, on 3 March 2025.
India and Nepal sign MoU on cooperation in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, on 3 March 2025.
Ajay Bhadoo appointed CEO of Government e Marketplace (GeM)
Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Government e Marketplace (GeM) with effect from 3 March 2025.
India's first riverine dolphin estimation report counts 6,327 dolphins; Uttar Pradesh tops
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released India's first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report, which counted 6,327 dolphins, at the NBWL meeting in Gir on 3 March 2025.
NITI Aayog launches 'From Borrowers to Builders' report on women's role in India's financial growth
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam launched the report 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women's Role in India's Financial Growth Story' on 3 March 2025, showing 27 million women monitoring their credit.
World Wildlife Day 2025 observed with theme 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet'
World Wildlife Day was observed on 3 March 2025 with the theme 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet', as the Environment Ministry listed India's conservation milestones.
Fifteenth Finance Commission grants of ₹699 crore released for West Bengal's rural local bodies
The Union Government released Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants of about ₹699 crore for rural local bodies in West Bengal, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on 3 March 2025.
Indian Navy's East Coast motor car rally flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata
The Indian Navy's Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata, on 3 March 2025 and will end in Chennai on 21 March.
Amit Shah inaugurates workshop on sustainability and circularity in dairy sector; sets White Revolution 2.0 targets
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Workshop on Sustainability and Circularity in Dairy Sector' in New Delhi on 3 March 2025.
Sun, 02 Mar 2025
Madhya Pradesh to give farmers permanent power connections for ₹5; 30 lakh solar pumps in three years
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced at the Kisan Aabhar Sammelan in Bhopal on 2 March 2025 that farmers will get permanent electricity connections for ₹5 and 30 lakh solar pumps over the next three years.
Vidarbha win Ranji Trophy 2024-25, their third title, on first-innings lead over Kerala in Nagpur
Vidarbha won the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy on 2 March 2025 when the final against first-time finalists Kerala at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, was drawn and Vidarbha took the title on their 37-run first-innings lead.
Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakravarthy's 5/42 helps India beat New Zealand by 44 runs, top Group A
India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in their final ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match in Dubai on 2 March 2025, with Varun Chakravarthy taking 5 for 42.
Mana avalanche rescue in Chamoli concludes: 46 of 54 BRO workers rescued, eight dead
The multi-agency search and rescue operation after the 28 February avalanche at a Border Roads Organisation camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district ended on 2 March 2025, with 46 of the 54 workers rescued and eight dead.
Central Warehousing Corporation celebrates 69th Foundation Day
The Central Warehousing Corporation celebrated its 69th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 2 March 2025, where Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the government aims to cut logistics costs from 13-14% to around 8%.
Election Commission says duplicate EPIC numbers do not mean fake voters; to allot unique EPIC to every elector
The Election Commission of India clarified on 2 March 2025 that identical EPIC numbers held by electors in different states do not mean duplicate or fake voters, and said it will ensure a unique EPIC number for every registered elector.
PM Modi prays at Somnath Mandir after conclusion of Maha Kumbh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Somnath Mandir in Gujarat on 2 March 2025, after the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj.
Vice-President Dhankhar delivers Fourth P. Parameswaran Memorial Lecture in Thiruvananthapuram
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered the Fourth P. Parameswaran Memorial Lecture, organised by Bharatheeya Vicharakendram, in Thiruvananthapuram on 2 March 2025.
NCB secures conviction of 29 drug traffickers in 12 cases across India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on 2 March 2025 that courts have convicted 29 drug traffickers in 12 cases investigated by the Narcotics Control Bureau across India.
National Innovation Foundation marks Silver Jubilee; postal stamp released
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the Silver Jubilee celebration of the National Innovation Foundation, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, on 2 March 2025 and released a postal stamp.
Sat, 01 Mar 2025
President Droupadi Murmu visits UNESCO World Heritage Site Dholavira in Gujarat
President Droupadi Murmu visited the Harappan site of Dholavira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Khadir island in Kachchh, Gujarat, on 1 March 2025.
Jayant Chaudhary launches Swavalambini women entrepreneurship programme at CCS University, Meerut
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary launched Swavalambini, a women entrepreneurship programme by MSDE and NITI Aayog, at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, on 1 March 2025.
Dr Mayank Sharma takes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Dr Mayank Sharma, a 1989-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, assumed office as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on 1 March 2025.