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1. Indian Army launches major bridge project in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
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- On March 12, 2026, the Indian Army began constructing a major bridge project in Sri Lanka, connecting Colombo to Puttalam along the vital coastal corridor through the Chilaw district, to restore essential connectivity.
- The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force, under Operation Sagar Bandhu, is executing the project by deploying advanced engineering support and construction expertise, ensuring uninterrupted movement of people, goods, and essential services in cyclone-affected regions.
- The bridge project represents India’s ongoing humanitarian and engineering assistance to Sri Lanka, aimed at supporting infrastructure recovery, economic activity, and local livelihoods. It highlights India’s regional commitment to disaster relief and long-term connectivity improvements.
2. Indian Railways approves regularisation of two special trains from Odisha
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- On March 12, 2026, Indian Railways announced the regularization of Bhubaneswar–Dhanbad Express and Puri–Patna Express trains, making them permanent services to enhance passenger convenience across Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
- The initiative was undertaken by Indian Railways, which converted these trains from temporary/special status to regular scheduled services, ensuring passengers benefit from fixed timetables, reliable frequency, and long-term operational certainty.
- The regularization improves regional connectivity, supports economic activity, and provides better travel options for students, workers, and tourists. These trains will now run with permanent train numbers, strengthening the railway network in eastern India.
3. Indian Railways strengthens parcel freight logistics with new app and infrastructure boost
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- On March 12, 2026, Indian Railways launched a new parcel freight mobile app and announced infrastructure upgrades across major railway stations in India, enhancing logistics efficiency and customer convenience.
- The initiative was introduced by Indian Railways, which is modernizing parcel services by enabling digital booking, real-time tracking, and transparent pricing through the app, while simultaneously expanding infrastructure like parcel sheds and loading facilities.
- The scheme focuses on boosting freight revenue, supporting small businesses, and improving last-mile connectivity. It includes dedicated parcel terminals, mechanized handling systems, and customer support features, ensuring faster delivery and better service reliability nationwide.
4. ISRO conducts sea level test of cryogenic engine
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- On March 10, 2026, ISRO carried out a sea-level hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, achieving a thrust of 22 tonnes to qualify the engine for future missions.
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted the test using a nozzle protection system and a multi-element igniter, ensuring stable ignition and performance. The engine ran for 165 seconds, meeting all expected parameters during the trial.
- The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3 rocket. This test enables an uprated C32 stage with higher payload capacity. The engine has undergone 20 successful hot tests, demonstrating technologies crucial for missions like Gaganyaan and future heavy-lift launches.
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5. Assam CM Hands Over Jobs To 5,690 Candidates In Education Department
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- On March 12, 2026, the Government of Assam distributed appointment letters to 5,690 candidates in the education department at a ceremony in Guwahati, strengthening the state’s teaching workforce and employment generation.
- The Chief Minister of Assam handed over the appointments through a transparent, merit-based recruitment process, aimed at creating jobs for youth and improving the education system.
- Appointments include 3,515 higher-secondary teachers, 446 provincialised-school teachers, 177 assistant professors, and four engineering-college principals. The government said 95,000 teachers were recruited in five years and plans to hire 65,000 more in the next five years.
6. Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 1,452 km of key rail routes; safety spending on Indian Railways triples
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- On March 11, 2026, Indian Railways commissioned Kavach 4.0, an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system, across 1,452 route kilometres on the Delhi–Mumbai corridor and Delhi–Howrah corridor to enhance train safety and operations.
- Union Railway Minister informed the Lok Sabha that the system assists loco pilots by automatically applying brakes, maintaining speed limits, and enabling safe operations during low visibility through integrated signalling, RFID tags, telecom towers, and fibre-optic communication.
- Over 8,570 km of optical fibre, 1,100 telecom towers, and 6,776 km of trackside equipment support the system; 4,154 locomotives already use Kavach. Train accidents declined from 135 (2014–15) to 14 (2025–26), while ₹2,763.9 crore has been spent on implementation.
7. Indian Defence Export Milestone: Yantra India Limited Ships First Batch of Guided Pinaka Rocket Pods to Armenia
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- On March 12, 2026, India and Armenia signed a defence agreement for the supply of the Guided Pinaka rocket system, strengthening military cooperation and boosting India’s defence exports.
- The deal involves India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation and defence manufacturers supplying the system to Armenia, enhancing precision strike capability through advanced guided rockets and modern launcher technology.
- The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher can strike targets up to 75 km with guided rockets, offering high accuracy and rapid-fire capability, reflecting India’s expanding global defence exports and strategic partnership with Armenia.
8. India’s LPG Production Increases by 25% Following Government Measures to Boost Domestic Supply
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- On March 12, 2026, in New Delhi, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that India’s LPG production increased by 25% after government measures to boost domestic supply for household consumers.
- Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the government ordered refineries and petrochemical complexes to maximise LPG output by diverting propane, butane, propylene, and butenes streams into the LPG pool.
- The increased production directs nearly all domestic LPG toward household use. India also diversified crude imports from about 40 countries, with nearly 70% coming from outside the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring a stable energy supply despite global disruptions.
9. Gujarat Tops with 12,150 MW Capacity Under Solar Parks & Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects Scheme
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- On March 10, 2026, in New Delhi, the Government of India reported that Gujarat ranks first under the Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects scheme with 12,150 MW sanctioned capacity across seven solar parks.
- Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, informed the Rajya Sabha that Gujarat achieved the top position through large-scale solar park development under the central government’s Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects scheme.
- India has 54 approved solar parks with a total capacity of 39,188 MW; Gujarat hosts 7 parks (12,150 MW), followed by Rajasthan with 11 parks generating 10,726 MW, highlighting Gujarat’s leadership in solar power infrastructure.
10. Cabinet approves ₹4,474 crore railway multitracking projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand
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- On March 10, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved ₹4,474-crore railway multitracking projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand, adding new fourth railway lines on busy routes to strengthen connectivity and increase rail network capacity in eastern India.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister of India, approved the projects under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, enabling integrated planning to enhance rail capacity, reduce congestion, and improve passenger and freight movement.
- The projects include the Sainthia–Pakur and Santragachi–Kharagpur fourth railway lines, expanding the network by about 192 km, benefiting 5,652 villages with 1.47 crore people, improving freight transport of coal, cement, steel, food grains, and petroleum products.