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Uttarakhand Unveils India’s First Astro-Tourism Initiative

The Uttarakhand government organized India's first-ever astro-tourism event called 'Nakshatra Sabha' in Mussoorie, the 'Queen of Hills', on June 1 and 2, 2024. The inaugural event was held at the George Everest Peak, famous for its breathtaking views of the...

BJP and SKM Triumph in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly Elections

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Sikkim Kantikari Morcha (SKM) emerged as the clear winners in the recently concluded legislative assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, respectively. According to the Election Commission of India, the BJP clinched an impressive...

Hyderabad’s Tenure as Joint Capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Ends

On 2 June 2024, the city of Hyderabad officially ceases to be the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This milestone marks the end of a ten-year period during which Hyderabad served as the shared capital for the two...

Telangana Formation Day: Celebrating the Birth of a New State

Telangana Formation Day is a momentous occasion celebrated annually on June 2 in the Indian state of Telangana. This day marks the official establishment of Telangana as the 28th state of India on June 2, 2014, after years of struggle...

Kerala Introduces Artificial Intelligence Learning in School Textbooks

In a pioneering move, the state of Kerala has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning in the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) textbook for Class 7 students. This initiative aims to familiarize over 4 lakh students with AI in the upcoming...

Goa Statehood Day 2024, Celebrating the Birth of a State

Goa Statehood Day is celebrated annually on May 30 to commemorate the day when Goa attained statehood in 1987. This occasion marks the recognition of Goa as a separate state within the Indian union, distinct from the Union Territory it...

Jaisalmer’s Desert Park Sanctuary for the Majestic Great Indian Bustard

In a heartening development, the annual waterhole census conducted in the National Desert Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, has revealed a significant presence of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. The survey, which employs the waterhole technique during the scorching summer months,...

Assam’s DRIMS: Revolutionizing Disaster Management

Assam has taken a significant step towards enhancing its disaster management capabilities with the launch of the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS). This state-of-the-art digital platform, an initiative of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), aims to...

Japan and Nagaland Inaugurate Kohima Peace Memorial and Eco Park

The Kohima Peace Memorial and Eco Park in Nagaland hold profound significance, celebrating the collaborative effort between the Government of Japan, the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, and the Government of Nagaland. The inauguration of these projects represents not only historical...

Uttarakhand Launches ‘Pirul Lao-Paise Pao’ Campaign to Combat Forest Fires

The Uttarakhand government has launched the 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' campaign to contain the raging forest fires in the state. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the campaign in the Rudraprayag district on May 8, 2024. He urged the people to...