State News

Ellie: Asia’s First Animatronic Elephant Debuts in Bengaluru

In a major step towards raising awareness about animal welfare, Asia’s first life-sized animatronic elephant, Ellie, was introduced in Bengaluru on February 11, 2025. Created by PETA India and voiced by actor Dia Mirza, Ellie is designed to educate children...

Haryana Launches ‘Har Khet-Swasth Khet’ to Boost Soil Health

The Haryana government has launched the ‘Har Khet-Swasth Khet’ campaign to improve soil health and ensure sustainable farming practices. Under this initiative, soil samples from every acre of farmland in the state will be collected over the next three to...

Thaipusam 2025: Devotees Flock to Murugan Temples Across Tamil Nadu

Thaipusam 2025, one of the most significant festivals in Tamil Nadu, Dedicated to Lord Murugan, this festival is marked by fervent devotion, special prayers, kavadi offerings, and grand celebrations across Murugan temples, particularly at the Aarupadai Veedu (six abodes of...

THDC Expands into Thermal Energy with 660-MW UP Plant

THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) has achieved a significant milestone by commencing commercial operations of a 660-MW unit at its Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (STPP) in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. This marks the company’s entry into the domestic thermal energy sector....

Manipur CM Biren Singh Resigns Amid Ethnic Violence

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025, amid ongoing ethnic violence and increasing political pressure. His decision comes after nearly two years of unrest between the Meitei and Kuki communities, which has led to significant loss...

Assam to Host World’s Largest Jhumur Festival

Assam is preparing to host the world's largest Jhumur dance performance on February 24, 2025, as part of the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the event will be graced by Prime Minister...

BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar

The BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 is set to take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 7th to 11th February 2025, bringing together young leaders from BIMSTEC nations to foster collaboration, innovation, and regional growth. The summit will be inaugurated on 8th...

Himachal Pradesh Launches Cannabis Farming Pilot Project

In response to increasing demand for cannabis cultivation and global recognition of its medicinal, agricultural, and industrial value, the Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved a pilot project for cannabis (hemp) farming. The project aims...

‘Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak’ Election Commission Initiative for West Delhi

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a unique and futuristic initiative, ‘Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak,’ to increase voter awareness and participation in West Delhi. A special polling booth in Vikaspuri has been transformed into a space-themed voting experience,...

Gujarat’s Guneri Village: First Biodiversity Heritage Site

In a landmark decision to conserve unique ecosystems, the Gujarat government has officially declared the inland mangrove in Guneri village, located in Kutch district, as the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This move highlights the importance of preserving rare...