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Rongali Bihu: Assam’s Celebration of New Beginnings and Agricultural Prosperity

Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is being celebrated across Assam in mid-April 2025, marking the Assamese New Year and the beginning of the agricultural season. This vibrant festival is not only a celebration of spring and harvest, but...

Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan Inaugurates 62nd National Maritime Day and Merchant Navy Week

The 62nd National Maritime Day and Merchant Navy Week were officially inaugurated by Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. The event, held on April 5, 2024, aimed to highlight the significance of India's maritime sector in achieving...

Uttarakhand Government Renames 15 Places to Reflect Indian Culture and Heritage

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of 15 places across Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts, aiming to align with public sentiment and Indian cultural heritage. The move seeks to honor great historical figures and...

Uttarakhand Government Plans Ganga and Sharda River Corridors to Boost Religious Tourism

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the development of corridors along the sacred Ganga and Sharda rivers to enhance religious tourism in the state. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure and facilities for pilgrims while preserving the state's...

Meghalaya Inaugurates First Scientific Coal Mining Block: A Historic Milestone

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the state's first scientific coal mining block, "Saryngkham-A", at Byndihati in East Jaintia Hills. This marks a significant shift from the traditional rat-hole mining, which was banned by the National Green Tribunal (NGT)...

Telangana Government Unveils ₹3.04 Lakh Crore Budget for 2025-26: Focus on Welfare and Development

The Telangana Government has presented its most ambitious budget to date, crossing the ₹3 lakh crore mark for the first time since the state's formation. The budget, which amounts to ₹3.04 lakh crore, reflects the government’s commitment to welfare programs,...

Himachal Pradesh Budget 2025-26: A Focus on Tourism, Rural Development, and Green Energy

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the annual budget for FY 2025-26, amounting to Rs 58,514 crore. The budget emphasizes tourism, rural development, and green energy, while also addressing financial challenges such as a reduction in the Revenue...

Maharashtra Inaugurates First-Ever Temple Dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Bhiwandi

In a historic tribute to the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the state’s first-ever temple dedicated to the Maratha king. The inauguration took place in Bhiwandi, Thane, on the occasion of Shivaji Maharaj’s...

Maharashtra Budget 2025-26: A Detailed Analysis

The Maharashtra Budget 2025-26 was tabled by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who holds the Finance portfolio. This budget comes after the landslide victory of the Mahayuti government in the assembly elections and is marked by severe financial constraints. The...

Assam Government to Launch Its Own Satellite ‘ASSAMSAT’

In a landmark move, the Assam state government has announced plans to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT, to bolster data access for crucial socio-economic initiatives and enhance border security. This announcement was made by Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog while...