State News

‘Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav’ in Agartala Inaugurated By Manik Saha

Tripura's Chief Minister, Manik Saha, inaugurated the 'Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav 2025' in Agartala, a two-day cultural festival being held at the Swami Vivekananda Maidan. Organized by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, with support from various local...

SJVN Releases ₹269.97 Cr Land Compensation for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh

In a key development aimed at boosting hydropower capacity in the Northeast, SJVN Ltd, a public sector undertaking, has released ₹269.97 crore as land compensation for the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Electric Project in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. This significant...

Hindi Now Mandatory as Third Language in Classes 1–5 in Maharashtra

In a significant reform under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Maharashtra state school education department has announced a phase-wise implementation of a new curriculum framework. Beginning from the academic year 2025–26, Hindi will be made a mandatory third...

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approved Draft SC Sub-Categorisation Ordinance

In a major step towards equitable distribution of reservation benefits among Scheduled Castes (SCs), the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a draft ordinance to implement sub-categorisation of SCs in the state. The move is rooted in the principle of "reservation...

Gujarat Police’s GP-DRASTI Drone Program: Enhancing Public Safety

The GP-DRASTI (Drone Response and Aerial Surveillance Tactical Interventions) program, introduced by the Gujarat police, marks a significant leap in modernizing law enforcement in the state. This initiative involves using quadcopters for enhanced crime monitoring, quicker response times, and better...

Tamil Nadu Forms High-Level Committee To Strengthening State Autonomy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the Legislative Assembly the formation of a high-level committee to review Centre-State relations, constitutional provisions, and policies to suggest measures for enhancing the autonomy of States. This move, aligning with the federal...

Relocation of Cheetahs from Kuno to Gandhi Sagar Approved

The Cheetah Project Steering Committee, constituted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), has approved the relocation of a few cheetahs from Kuno National Park to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, both located in Madhya Pradesh. This move aims to advance...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Will Inaugurate Jagannath Temple in Digha

The state of West Bengal is preparing for a major religious and cultural event—the inauguration of the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha, a prominent coastal town. The ceremony, scheduled for April 30, 2025, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata...

Madhya Pradesh Declares New Wildlife Sanctuary Named After Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

The Madhya Pradesh government has declared a new wildlife sanctuary in Sagar district, covering an area of 258.64 square kilometers. The sanctuary, named Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran, was officially announced ahead of the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar,...

Kerala & Tamil Nadu Unite for Nilgiri Tahr Census 2025

In a major collaborative conservation effort, the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are set to conduct a synchronised Nilgiri Tahr census from April 24 to 27, 2025. This joint operation is being undertaken to mark the 50th anniversary of...