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CM Rio Opens New Amenities at Kisama for Hornbill Fest
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated several new facilities at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, ahead of the 25th Hornbill Festival. These enhancements aim to enrich the festival experience, preserve Naga culture, and facilitate year-round use by local communities and international...
Last updated on November 28th, 2024 12:13 pm -
Gujarat Launches Cottage and Rural Industries Policy 2024-29
The Gujarat government has introduced an ambitious Cottage and Rural Industries Policy 2024-29, aiming to bolster the cottage industry, preserve handicrafts, and enhance the sector’s domestic and global market presence. The policy emphasizes increased credit support, infrastructure development, and promotion...
Last updated on November 28th, 2024 10:34 am -
Amara Raja Infra Sets Up India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh
Amara Raja Infra, part of the $2 billion Amara Raja Group, has completed the setup of India's first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, Ladakh, for NTPC Ltd. This innovative project will enable emission-free transport in the region, marking a...
Last updated on November 27th, 2024 02:47 pm -
Jammu and Kashmir Celebrates First Constitution Day Since 1950
For the first time since the adoption of India’s Constitution in 1950, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) observed Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) with grand celebrations on November 26, 2024. The event marked the completion of 75 years of the adoption of...
Last updated on November 27th, 2024 10:43 am -
Delhi Govt Launches Portal for Old-Age Pension Scheme
Delhi government expanded its old-age pension scheme to include an additional 80,000 senior citizens, raising the total number of beneficiaries to 5.3 lakh. AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a press conference, highlighted the government's commitment to social welfare and announced...
Last updated on November 26th, 2024 03:09 pm -
Gyan-Kumbh 2024 Auroville’s Transformative Ideas Unveiled
Gyan-Kumbh 2024, a prominent educational event organized by Siksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, took place at Pondicherry University from November 21st to 23rd, 2024. The event provided a platform for various educational institutions and organizations to showcase their work, and Auroville...
Last updated on November 25th, 2024 03:29 pm -
Hemant Soren to Take Oath as Jharkhand CM on Nov 28
Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on November 28, following his meeting with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangawar to stake his claim to form the government. This follows the victory of the INDIA bloc,...
Last updated on November 25th, 2024 03:07 pm -
Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has approved a bill on November 21, 2024, to abolish the garbage tax introduced by the previous YSRCP government. The decision, championed by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana, aims to alleviate financial pressure on citizens...
Last updated on November 25th, 2024 10:19 am -
Cyclone Fengal: Heavy Rains Predicted for Tamil Nadu
A potential cyclone named 'Fengal,' suggested by Saudi Arabia, is forming in the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system, originating as a cyclonic circulation on November 21 near the South Andaman Sea, is likely...
Last updated on November 23rd, 2024 11:26 am -
Karimganj District Gets New Name Sribhumi, Says CM Sarma
On November 21, 2024, the Assam government officially renamed the Karimganj district to Sribhumi, along with its headquarters town, Karimganj, which will now be called Sribhumi town. This move, authorized by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims to honor the...
Last updated on November 22nd, 2024 03:01 pm