State News

Gujarat Appoints Panel for Uniform Civil Code Draft

The Gujarat government has recently taken a significant step by appointing a panel to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. This panel, led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, is tasked with preparing a detailed report...

Avaada and Casale Collaborate on 1,500 TPD Green Ammonia Plant in Odisha

In a major step towards sustainable energy, Avaada Group has joined hands with Casale to develop a 1,500 tonnes per day (TPD) green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, Odisha. The collaboration aims to utilize renewable energy sources and advanced ammonia production...

Barmer District Introduces ‘MY NREGA App’ for Employment Efficiency

The ‘MY NREGA App’ has been launched in Barmer District (Rajasthan) to streamline the employment process under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). This initiative, spearheaded by District Collector IAS Tina Dabi and Chief Executive Officer IAS...

WhatsApp-Based ‘Mana Mitra’ to Offer 161 Govt Services in Andhra

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched ‘Mana Mitra’, a first-of-its-kind WhatsApp Governance initiative, making 161 civil services accessible via WhatsApp. Minister for IT, Electronics & Communication, and Real-Time Governance (RTG) Nara Lokesh launched the service in Amaravati, emphasizing its goal...

Goa CM Inaugurates Sci-Fi Science Film Festival in Panaji

The Goa Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, inaugurated the Sci-Fi Science Film Festival of India in Panaji on January 30, 2025. The festival, organised by Vidnyan Parishad Goa, celebrates science, innovation, and the spirit of curiosity, and is being held in...

Maha Kumbh Tragedy: 3-Member Panel Begins Investigation

A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025, led to the loss of at least 30 lives and left over 60 injured. The Uttar Pradesh government quickly set up a three-member judicial commission to investigate...

International Saraswati Mahotsav to be Celebrated in Haryana

The International Saraswati Mahotsav 2025 is set to be celebrated on a grand scale in Haryana, following the success of Geeta Jayanti celebrations. Dhuman Singh Kirmach, Vice President of the Haryana Saraswati Heritage Development Board, announced in a press conference...

Tripura Pioneers Multi-Lingual Governance with Bhashini MoU

In a landmark development on January 28, 2025, Tripura became the first northeastern state to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The agreement will...

“Telangana CM Launches 4 Welfare Schemes on Republic Day”

On January 26, 2025, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy unveiled four significant welfare initiatives aimed at supporting farmers, landless agricultural laborers, and marginalized communities. These schemes were part of the Congress Party's promises during the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly...

PM Modi Inaugurates ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ Business Conclave

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025' on January 28, 2025, at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The event, attended by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw, and...