State News

Surama Padhy Elected as Odisha Assembly Speaker

In a historic move, senior BJP leader Surama Padhy has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Odisha Assembly, becoming only the second woman to hold this prestigious position. Padhy, a two-term MLA from the Ranpur constituency in Nayagarh...

M.P Finalizes Preparations for Second Cheetah Habitat at Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

The Madhya Pradesh government has completed preparations for its ambitious cheetah reintroduction project at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. This is slated to be the second home for cheetahs in India after Kuno National Park. Reintroduction of the cheetah in Gandhi...

IFC Investment in Brookfield’s Bikaner Solar Power Project

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has committed $105 million (approximately Rs 871 crore) to Brookfield's Bikaner Solar Power project in Rajasthan. This investment will be in the form of non-convertible debentures, supporting the expansion...

Punjab Police Launch ‘Mission Nishchay’

Punjab Police in association with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Village Defence Committees (VDCs) will carry out a one-week drive against drugs in Fazilka district. They will reach out to residents of as many as 42 villages along the...

Haryana Government’s Initiative for NRIs: Redressal and Investment Cells

In response to the needs of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the Haryana government has established two specialized cells to address their concerns and facilitate investments. These cells, announced by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the Pravasi Haryana Divas 2017, aim...

TDP President N. Chandrababu Naidu Set to Reclaim Andhra Pradesh CM Office

After a decade-long hiatus, TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu is poised to reclaim the Chief Minister's position in Andhra Pradesh, with his swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 12 at Kesarapalli IT Park near Gannavaram airport. Swearing-In Ceremony Details  Naidu will...

Haryana Government’s Rs 10,000-Crore Project to Combat Air Pollution

Haryana Chief Secretary T V S N Prasad announced the launch of a Rs 10,000-crore project funded by the World Bank to address air pollution in the state. The Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development will be rolled out...

Uttar Pradesh Leads Transmission Line Additions in 2023-24

According to the Central Electricity Authority's latest data, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top state in terms of adding transmission lines by state transmission companies in 2023-24. This achievement follows its leading position in the previous fiscal year, 2022-23....

Karnataka Mandates 33% Reservation for Women in Govt Contract Jobs

The Karnataka government has mandated a 33% reservation for women in outsourced government jobs. This aligns with existing quotas for permanent positions and applies to jobs lasting more than 45 days and involving over 20 employees. Government Order Issued A...

SAIL-Bhilai to Set Up Chhattisgarh’s First 15-Mw Floating Solar Plant

In a significant stride towards sustainable energy practices, the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a key unit of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) situated in Chhattisgarh, is set to inaugurate the state's premier floating solar project. This venture marks...