State News

Central University of Bihar (CUSB) Achieves Category-1 Status From UGC

Recently, the Central University of Bihar (CUSB) achieved a significant milestone as the University Grants Commission (UGC) granted it Category-1 status. This accomplishment holds particular significance in a state where state universities encounter accreditation challenges and academic performance issues. Significance...

SJVN Inaugurates 50 MW Gujrai Solar Power Plant In Uttar Pradesh

SJVN Limited, a Mini Ratna, Category-I and Schedule ‘A’ Central public sector enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of Power, Government of India, has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable energy solutions. On February 23, 2024,...

Uttar Pradesh To Set Up First Turtle Conservation Reserve

The Forest Department in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, in collaboration with the Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation India, is initiating a conservation effort. This endeavor aims to establish a turtle conservation reserve along the Sarju river, a tributary of the Ghaghra...

Education Minister Inaugurates 211 PM SHRI Schools In Chhattisgarh

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, alongside Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, marked the inauguration of 211 PM SHRI schools in Raipur. This significant event showcased the government's commitment to bolstering the education...

Tribal Festival ‘Sammakka Saralamma Jatara’ Kicks Off In Telangana

The Medaram Jatara, known as Sammakka Saralamma Jatara', began this year on February 21 in Medaram, Mulugu district, showcasing Telangana's rich tribal heritage. This four-day event, considered the world's largest tribal gathering, attracts pilgrims to the remote village of Medaram...

Arunachal Pradesh Achieves Full Har Ghar Jal Saturation, First In Northeast

Arunachal Pradesh has made a significant achievement by reaching 100 percent saturation in the 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), announced by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. This milestone sets Arunachal Pradesh apart as the first state...

Maharashtra Government Extends 10% Reservation to Marathas

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a draft bill to extend a 10 percent reservation to the Maratha community in both educational institutions and government employment. This move follows a report submitted by the Maharashtra Backward Class Commission (MBCC) justifying the...

Chandigarh Unveils North India’s First ‘Pizza ATM’

CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) introduces a pizza maker near Sukhna Lake, producing hot pizzas in three minutes, a first in North India. The pizza vending machine is the only one operational in India, marking a significant breakthrough....

Northern Railways To Launch MEMU, DMU Between Baramulla, Sangaldan

The Northern Railway Firozpur division is set to revolutionize connectivity in the region with the introduction of a new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) and Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train service between Baramulla and Sangaldan stations, Jammu and Kashmir. This...

Tourism Minister Reddy Lays Foundation Stone For Komuravelli Railway Station In Siddipet, Telangana

G Kishan Reddy and Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone for the Komuravelli Railway Station in Siddipet District, Telangana. The station aims to improve transportation to the renowned Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, attracting millions of devotees annually. Significance of Komuravelli...