Satna–Devendra Nagar and Rewa–Churhat Rail Sections to Strengthen Passenger and Freight Movement; Sidhi District to Join the Rail Network for the First Time Since Independence Key Highlights Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav are scheduled to inaugurate two rail sections
Union Minister V. Somanna Leads Commemorative Event Honouring the Kittur Queen’s Resistance Against British Rule Key Highlights The birth anniversary of Kittur Rani Chennamma and her 202nd victory celebration were observed at Prerana Sthal, Parliament premises, New Delhi. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Jal Shakti Minister
Coal Loading Rises 22.5% Till October 18; Daily Dispatches Increase by 87 Rakes Compared with Last Year Key Highlights Indian Railways records 22.5% growth in coal loading from October 1–18, 2026, compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Daily coal dispatches increase by 87 rakes year-on-year during the
Centre launches development phase of National Plan of Action for Inland Small-Scale Fisheries; focus on sustainable aquaculture, fisher livelihoods, value addition and climate resilience Key Highlights 30 million tonnes production target: India aims to increase annual fish production to 30 million tonnes over the next five years. Seafood
Bhopal conclave to bring together over 1,000 fish farmers, investors and exporters; new investment guidelines aim to strengthen inland fisheries value chains and market access Key Highlights Fisheries Investors & Exporters Conclave 2026: Scheduled for 23 October in Bhopal, bringing together investors, exporters, entrepreneurs and more than
Centre reviews Pithoragarh Coldwater Fisheries Cluster; focus on ITBP procurement, cold-chain infrastructure, trout processing and stronger market linkages across Himalayan states Key Highlights Uttarakhand leads Himalayan trout exports: The state has exported trout to Nepal and supplies the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), according to the Department of
PMMSY investments of over ₹2,299 crore support coldwater fisheries across Himalayan regions; trout farming opens new opportunities for hospitality, eco-tourism and seafood exports Key Highlights Munsiyari identified as a coldwater fisheries hub: Pithoragarh’s cluster is supporting rainbow trout farming and livelihood diversification. ₹2,299 crore investment under PMMSY: Funding
Cleanliness and Pending-Work Disposal Drive Targets 5,654 Activities Across Tourism Offices, Hotel Management Institutes and Public-Sector Institutions; Scrap Disposal Generates ₹64.58 Lakh Key Highlights The Ministry of Tourism has identified 5,654 targets under Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6.0. 3,563 activities have been completed so