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Shillong Tops Travel Destinations for Indian Travellers in 2025
Shillong has emerged as the most popular destination for Indian travellers in 2025, as revealed by Skyscanner's "Travel Trends Report" released on Wednesday. Meghalaya’s capital topped the list, surpassing Baku (Azerbaijan) and Langkawi (Malaysia), showing a strong interest among Indians...
Last updated on October 24th, 2024 11:50 am -
Odisha Govt Increases Casual Leave for Women Employees
In a significant move, the Odisha government has announced an increase in the casual leave (CL) entitlement for women employees, granting an additional 12 days annually, effective immediately. This brings their total CL to 27 days, compared to 15 days...
Last updated on October 23rd, 2024 11:55 am -
Cyclone Dana Set to Hit Odisha and West Bengal on October 24, 2024
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, predicting it will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm is expected to make landfall along the coasts...
Last updated on October 22nd, 2024 02:23 pm -
New Citizen Sentinel App Unveiled in Kerala for Traffic Monitoring
In a significant move to enhance traffic law enforcement, Kerala's Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) has launched the Citizen Sentinel mobile application, empowering citizens to actively participate in ensuring road safety. The app allows users to report traffic violations in real...
Last updated on October 22nd, 2024 12:49 pm -
Madhya Pradesh Introduces ‘Pink Alarms’ for Enhanced Women’s Safety at Datia Hospital
In a pioneering move aimed at enhancing the safety of women in healthcare settings, Madhya Pradesh has installed 'pink alarms' at the government-run district hospital and medical college in Datia. This initiative addresses growing concerns about the safety of female...
Last updated on October 21st, 2024 03:34 pm -
Haryana Becomes First State to Implement Dalit Sub-Quotas
In a landmark move, Haryana has become the first state to implement sub-quotas for the Dalit community by subclassifying the Scheduled Castes (SCs). The decision follows the Supreme Court's August 2023 ruling, granting states the power to divide SCs and...
Last updated on October 21st, 2024 03:02 pm -
Haryana CM Saini Fulfills First Poll Promise: Free Dialysis for Kidney Patients
In a significant move, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has fulfilled his first poll promise by announcing that all government hospitals in the state will provide free dialysis to chronic kidney patients. This decision was made during his inaugural...
Last updated on October 19th, 2024 11:07 am -
‘Mera Hou Chongba’ A Celebration of Unity in Manipur
The "Mera Hou Chongba" festival was celebrated in Manipur amidst ongoing ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. This annual festival serves as a significant cultural event aimed at reinforcing the bonds of brotherhood and harmony among the indigenous...
Last updated on October 18th, 2024 02:42 pm -
Jharkhand Cabinet Boosts Women’s Honorarium and Key Initiatives
In a significant move, the Hemant Soren cabinet in Jharkhand has increased the monthly honorarium for women under the Maiyaan Samman Yojana from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500. This decision is seen as a response to the BJP's Gogo Didi Yojana, which...
Last updated on October 18th, 2024 01:27 pm -
Sanskrit to Become Mandatory in 416 Uttarakhand Madrasas
The Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board (UMEB) has proposed making Sanskrit a compulsory subject in 416 madrassas across the state. This initiative aims to enhance the educational curriculum and support the academic growth of students. The board plans to formalize this...
Last updated on October 18th, 2024 12:41 pm