State News

Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Set to Achieve India’s First IGBC Certification

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on 30th October that the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, located in the Bankhandi area of Kangra's Dehra assembly constituency, will be the first zoo in India to receive certification from the Indian...

Guinness Records Set in Ayodhya Over 25 lakhs Diyas on Deepotsav 2024

During the grand 'Deepotsav 2024' celebrations, Ayodhya made history by setting two Guinness World Records on 30th October evening. In a dazzling spectacle, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, alongside the district administration, illuminated the banks of the Saryu River with...

Rajasthan Village Adopts Green Technology for Zero-Waste Goal

Aandhi, a small village located about 43 km from Jaipur in Rajasthan, is making strides towards becoming a zero-waste model through the implementation of green technology interventions. This initiative aims to transform various types of waste such as food waste,...

NTPC & Indian Army Collaborate for Sustainable Energy in Ladakh

NTPC has teamed up with the Indian Army to establish a solar hydrogen-based microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh, aimed at ensuring a stable power supply for off-grid Army locations using green hydrogen. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for...

Bihar CM Unveils Rs 7,160 Cr for Panchayat Development

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a range of development projects totaling Rs 7,160 crore. Among these initiatives are 2,615 panchayat government buildings spread across various blocks in the state and a new panchayat...

ADB Approves $434M Loan for 500 MW Solar Plant in Assam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a USD 434.25 million loan to support Assam’s renewable energy ambitions by constructing a 500 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in the Karbi Anglong district. The Assam Solar Project aims to significantly...

Delhi Government Establishes Special Courts for People with Disabilities

In a significant move towards inclusivity, the Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Atishi, has approved the establishment of special courts dedicated to people with disabilities. This initiative aims to provide fair and swift justice by designing court environments that...

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...

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...

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...