State News

‘Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak’ Election Commission Initiative for West Delhi

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a unique and futuristic initiative, ‘Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak,’ to increase voter awareness and participation in West Delhi. A special polling booth in Vikaspuri has been transformed into a space-themed voting experience,...

Gujarat’s Guneri Village: First Biodiversity Heritage Site

In a landmark decision to conserve unique ecosystems, the Gujarat government has officially declared the inland mangrove in Guneri village, located in Kutch district, as the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This move highlights the importance of preserving rare...

Gujarat Appoints Panel for Uniform Civil Code Draft

The Gujarat government has recently taken a significant step by appointing a panel to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. This panel, led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, is tasked with preparing a detailed report...

Avaada and Casale Collaborate on 1,500 TPD Green Ammonia Plant in Odisha

In a major step towards sustainable energy, Avaada Group has joined hands with Casale to develop a 1,500 tonnes per day (TPD) green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, Odisha. The collaboration aims to utilize renewable energy sources and advanced ammonia production...

Barmer District Introduces ‘MY NREGA App’ for Employment Efficiency

The ‘MY NREGA App’ has been launched in Barmer District (Rajasthan) to streamline the employment process under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). This initiative, spearheaded by District Collector IAS Tina Dabi and Chief Executive Officer IAS...

WhatsApp-Based ‘Mana Mitra’ to Offer 161 Govt Services in Andhra

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched ‘Mana Mitra’, a first-of-its-kind WhatsApp Governance initiative, making 161 civil services accessible via WhatsApp. Minister for IT, Electronics & Communication, and Real-Time Governance (RTG) Nara Lokesh launched the service in Amaravati, emphasizing its goal...

Goa CM Inaugurates Sci-Fi Science Film Festival in Panaji

The Goa Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, inaugurated the Sci-Fi Science Film Festival of India in Panaji on January 30, 2025. The festival, organised by Vidnyan Parishad Goa, celebrates science, innovation, and the spirit of curiosity, and is being held in...

Maha Kumbh Tragedy: 3-Member Panel Begins Investigation

A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025, led to the loss of at least 30 lives and left over 60 injured. The Uttar Pradesh government quickly set up a three-member judicial commission to investigate...

International Saraswati Mahotsav to be Celebrated in Haryana

The International Saraswati Mahotsav 2025 is set to be celebrated on a grand scale in Haryana, following the success of Geeta Jayanti celebrations. Dhuman Singh Kirmach, Vice President of the Haryana Saraswati Heritage Development Board, announced in a press conference...

Tripura Pioneers Multi-Lingual Governance with Bhashini MoU

In a landmark development on January 28, 2025, Tripura became the first northeastern state to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The agreement will...