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World’s First Vedic Clock Unveiled in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is set to unveil a groundbreaking innovation in timekeeping with the world's first Vedic Clock. This meticulously crafted timepiece, housed on an 85-foot tower at the city's Jantar Mantar, will be officially inaugurated on March 1st, 2024,...

Haryana Launches Innovative Savera Program for Early Breast Cancer Detection

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the Savera program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at early detection and prevention of breast cancer in women. Developed in collaboration with the Medanta Foundation and the Health Department, Savera leverages the unique ability...

Madhya Pradesh Introduces ‘Bag-less School’ Initiative

In a bold move aimed at revolutionizing the educational landscape, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced a groundbreaking initiative – the introduction of a 'bag-less school' policy. This policy, set to be implemented once a week from the upcoming academic...

Uttarakhand CM launches ‘Himalayan Basket’ to Empowering Local Economy

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled the 'Himalayan Basket' initiative from his residence. Initially conceived by local entrepreneurs Sumit and Sneha Thapliyal in 2018, this innovative project aims to harness the agricultural riches of Champawat district, propelling it towards...

Odisha CM inaugurates Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Center in Bhubaneswar

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute (BSCCRI) in Bhubaneswar. This state-of-the-art facility, established in collaboration with the Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Bengaluru, represents a leap forward in...

Major Iron Ore Deposits Uncovered in Rajasthan’s Karauli

Rajasthan's Karauli district has emerged as a new focal point for mineral exploration after the Mines Department announced the discovery of substantial iron ore deposits. This find, located near Hindon, spans approximately 1,888 hectares and is poised to significantly impact...

Tamil Nadu Assembly Rejects Delimitation and ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposals

The Tamil Nadu Assembly made a significant political statement by unanimously adopting two resolutions that challenge the Union government's proposals on 'One Nation, One Election' and the post-2026 delimitation process. This move underscores the state's firm stance on maintaining its...

Nand Kishore Yadav Elected as Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nand Kishore Yadav has been elected as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. This election marks a pivotal moment in Bihar's political landscape, with Yadav bringing a wealth of experience to the prestigious...

Assam Designates Kaji Nemu as the Official State Fruit

Assam, the state government has officially declared kaji nemu (Citrus limon), a variety of lemon unique to the region, as the 'State Fruit'. The announcement was made by State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, following a Cabinet meeting on February 12,...

Gupteswar Forest, Odisha’s New Biodiversity Heritage Site

Odisha has taken a significant step towards conservation by declaring the Gupteswar forest in Koraput district as its fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This declaration marks a pivotal moment in the state's environmental conservation efforts, joining the ranks of Mandasaru,...