Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Artists at Pune's music festivals recall their cherished memories with the late tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, celebrating his life and enduring legacy. Read their moving tributes.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
Over 4,300 students in Goa will engage with top scientists like Anil Kakodkar at the 7th Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav. The event aims to inspire future careers in science. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
West Bengal witnesses two massive religious events in two days. A Babri Masjid-style mosque foundation was followed by a mega Gita recital with lakhs of participants, highlighting the state's charged religious atmosphere.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Nagpur University faces backlash after discontinuing eight major sports. Senate members allege fake documents were used to justify the move, prompting a VC-ordered investigation. Read the full story.
At the GI Mahotsav 3.0 in Mysuru, experts emphasized boosting Geographical Indication products globally to empower artisans, boost exports, and promote tourism. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu's special interaction with artisan Sushil Gajbhiye at Hyderabad's Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav brings Nagpur's rare tribal tumba art into the national spotlight. Discover the story.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Jharkhand's state-level ICT Championship e-Shiksha Mahotsav commenced in Ranchi, featuring 192 digital champions from govt schools. Students showcase digital skills & innovation.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Jharkhand's two-day E-Shiksha Mahotsav starts Thursday, evaluating digital skills of Class IX-XII govt school students. 192 state-level finalists to compete. Read more.
The Union MSME Ministry launches GI Mahotsav 3.0 in Mysuru to promote India's rich Geographical Indication heritage and boost market access for traditional artisans. Discover the vibrant GI ecosystem.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Most Indian schools open normally on Dec 2. Goa declares holiday for Feast of St Francis Xavier. Tamil Nadu, Andhra on Yellow Alert; Pune rural areas may close for polls. Details inside.
A historic Global Gita Path saw 21,000 children chant verses in unison at Kurukshetra's International Gita Mahotsav. Haryana CM announced a holiday for participants. Read the full story.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division celebrated Station Mahotsav, honouring its royal origins and daily 60,000 passengers. A Rs 395.7 crore redevelopment is underway. Read more about this historic hub's future.
The 10-day Khadi Mahotsav-2025 in Lucknow concluded with record sales of Rs 3.2 crore, a 42% surge. Discover how traditional crafts are winning over modern consumers.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated the state's first modern Gita Bhavan in Indore's Rajwada. The facility, part of Smart City, features a 550-seat auditorium and digital library. Read about the vision for cultural revival.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
The Khadi Mahotsav in Lucknow recorded over ₹3 crore in sales, marking a 42% growth from last year. UP Finance Minister Suresh Khanna inaugurated the event.
Agra's iconic Taj Mahotsav relocates from Shilpgram after 34 years. New venue near 'I Love Agra' selfie point. Feb 18-27 dates confirmed. Explore the changes!
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.
Gujarat govt organizes Gita Mahotsav on Dec 1 with competitions across 34 venues to promote Sanskrit language through Bhagwad Gita recitations and speeches.
Maharashtra government approves Rs 2 crore budget to transform Chacha Nehru Bal Mahotsav into state-level celebration, providing wider platform for children from care homes and orphans.
Pandit Ritesh and Rajnish Mishra, the Mishra Bandhu, continue their family's musical legacy at the 71st Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav in Pune. Discover their journey.