State News

Uttarakhand Tourism Announced India’s First Astro Tourism Campaign Named ‘Nakshatra Sabha’

The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has teamed up with Starscapes, an astro-tourism company, to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a pioneering initiative aimed at offering a comprehensive astro-tourism experience. This initiative goes beyond mere stargazing, intending to immerse participants in various activities...

Eight Railway Station in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh Renamed

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has granted approval to the Uttar Pradesh Government's proposal to rename eight railway stations in Amethi district. Spearheaded by BJP Amethi MP Smriti Irani, this decision aims to preserve the cultural identity and heritage...

Uttarakhand Suspends Licences of 14 Patanjali Ayurved Products

The Uttarakhand government has suspended the manufacturing licenses of 14 products from Patanjali Ayurved, founded by Baba Ramdev, citing misleading advertisements about their efficacy. This move comes amid ongoing scrutiny and legal proceedings against Ramdev for non-compliance with directives to...

IIT Guwahati Introduces Innovative 3D Printed Dummy Ballot Unit

In a collaborative effort between the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Kamrup Election District and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, a groundbreaking 3D-printed dummy ballot unit has been unveiled. The initiative aims to enhance voter...

Madhya Pradesh Leads Implementation of Centre’s Green Credit Programme (GCP)

In the realm of environmental conservation, Madhya Pradesh emerges as a frontrunner in the effective execution of the Green Credit Programme (GCP) initiated by the central government. Over the past two months, the GCP has greenlit tree plantation initiatives spanning...

Tamil Nadu Tops Illegal Trade in Shark Body Parts

Tamil Nadu dominates the illegal trade in shark body parts, comprising nearly 65% of seizures between January 2010 and December 2022, as per a recent analysis by TRAFFIC and WWF-India. This alarming trend poses a significant threat to marine biodiversity,...

Union Minister Inaugurates India’s 1st FutureLABS At C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram

Union Minister Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, responsible for Electronics and IT, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, inaugurated India’s first FutureLABS center at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram. Named the “Centre for Semiconductor Chips & Systems for Strategic Electronics,” this pioneering initiative aims to...

Geological Survey Of India Unveils Stratigraphic Column In Andhra Pradesh

The Geological Survey of India, State Unit: Andhra Pradesh, unveiled a representative Stratigraphic Column of the Cuddapah Supergroup in Vajrakarur Diamond Processing Camp, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. The ceremony took place on 10th March 2024 and was attended by prominent...

Assam CM Inaugurates 50 MW Solar Project In Sonitpur

The Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, performed the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for a 50 MW Solar Project in Sonitpur district. The project, being developed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), holds promise for bolstering Assam's renewable energy...

Bichom Becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s 27th District

Bichom, carved out of West and East Kameng, has been declared the 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Pema Khandu led the inauguration ceremony, marking a significant milestone for the region. Inauguration and Foundation Stone Chief Minister Pema Khandu...