State News

Odisha Government Announces ₹20,000 Pension for Emergency Detainees

The Odisha state government has announced a significant welfare measure for individuals who were jailed during the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. As of January 1, 2025, all surviving detainees from Odisha will receive a monthly pension of ₹20,000,...

Kanuma Panduga 2025: Key Highlights of the Festival

Kanuma Panduga is an essential festival celebrated in the southern states of India, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana coinciding with the Sankranti festival. It falls on the day after Makar Sankranti and is dedicated to honoring cattle, primarily cows and bulls,...

Tripura Woman Embraces Tamil Tradition in Thalai Pongal Celebration

Thalai Pongal, celebrated by newly wedded brides, is a special festival where the bride’s family visits her home, carrying Pongal bands and offering a feast arranged by the groom's family. On January 14, 2025, Supriya, a physician from Tripura, and...

Hatti Tribes Celebrate Boda Tyohar in Trans-Giri

The Boda Tyohar festival, also known as Magho ko Tyohar, is the largest annual celebration for the Hatti tribes of Himachal Pradesh's Trans-Giri region. Celebrated by over three lakh members of the Hatti community, this month-long festival marks the end...

Gaan-Ngai 2025: A Celebration of Unity and Tradition in Manipur

The Gaan-Ngai festival, the largest cultural and religious post-harvest celebration of the Zeliangrong community, commenced with grand celebrations on January 12, 2025, in various regions of Manipur. Known for its vibrant cultural performances and traditional rituals, Gaan-Ngai brings together the...

Uttar Pradesh’s Strategic Move to Privatize Power Distribution Firms

In a significant development, Uttar Pradesh is considering the privatization of two of its four power distribution companies—Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam. This initiative, as indicated by a state government tender dated January 12, 2025, aims...

Odisha Integrates with Ayushman Bharat

On January 13, 2025, Odisha became the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a significant advancement in the state's healthcare landscape. This integration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

Avaniyapuram Jallikattu 2025 Begins

The Avaniyapuram Jallikattu, a cornerstone of Tamil Nadu's cultural heritage, commenced on January 14, 2025, in Madurai. This annual bull-taming event, celebrated during the Pongal festival, showcases the valor and skill of participants and the deep-rooted traditions of the region....

Visakhapatnam Green Hydrogen Hub

On January 8, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) Green Hydrogen Hub in Pudimadaka, Anakapalle district, near Visakhapatnam. This initiative marks a significant advancement in India's commitment to sustainable energy...

Kumbhvani FM Channel Launched for Maha Kumbh 2025

On January 10, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated 'Kumbhvani' (103.5 MHz), a dedicated FM channel by All India Radio, to enhance the Maha Kumbh 2025 experience. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Information...