State News

The 38th National Games Torch ‘Tejaswini’

The 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand for the first time, marking a significant event in the state's sports history. The torch, named 'Tejaswini,' has begun its journey across the state, spreading excitement and awareness about the games....

Jallikattu Season Begins! Thatchankurichi Hosts 2025’s First Event

The first Jallikattu event of Tamil Nadu for 2025 was held on January 4 at Thatchankurichi village in the Gandarvakottai taluk of Pudukkottai district. This traditional bull-taming event marks the beginning of the Pongal celebrations and the Jallikattu season in...

Chhattisgarh’s Green GDP Initiative

Chhattisgarh has become the first Indian state to incorporate the ecological services of its forests into its economic framework by adopting the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP) model. This initiative aims to link environmental contributions—such as clean air, water...

Assam’s Elephant Population Sees 7-Year Rise

Assam’s latest Elephant Population Estimate 2024 reveals an estimated 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 from the previous 2017 count. This synchronised estimation exercise highlights the stability of Assam's elephant population despite challenges such as habitat fragmentation and human-elephant...

Arif Mohammad Khan Takes Oath as Bihar’s New Governor

Arif Mohammad Khan was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar, succeeding Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala. The ceremony took place at the Raj Bhawan, where Patna High Court Chief Justice K....

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Sworn in as Kerala Governor

On January 2, 2025, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took the oath as the 23rd Governor of Kerala in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. He succeeds Arif Mohammed Khan, who has been appointed as the Governor of Bihar. The oath...

Gujarat CM Launches SWAR Platform to Bridge Language Barriers

On December 25, marking Good Governance Day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform, aiming to enhance communication and accessibility for citizens by overcoming language barriers. This citizen-centric initiative aligns with the state’s...

Sikkim’s Kagyed Dance Festival

The Kagyed Chaam Dance Festival, one of Sikkim's most revered Buddhist celebrations, is held annually at Tsuklakhang Palace in Gangtok. Marked by elaborate masked dances performed by Buddhist monks and lamas, the festival symbolizes the destruction of negative forces and...

Haryana Hikes DCRG Limit by 25%

The Haryana government, under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has made several significant decisions to enhance employee benefits, improve governance, and address public concerns. The decisions were announced after a state cabinet meeting, including increases in gratuity limits, updates to...

Puducherry Commemorates Tsunami Victims on 20th Memorial Day

The 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami was observed across the coastal districts of Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikal in Tamil Nadu on December 26, 2024. The events served to honor the victims of the devastating disaster, recognize the resilience of...