Arunachal inks MoU for India’s first river kinetic energy demonstration plant

New Delhi/Itanagar, July 14 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway-based Tidal Sail AS to implement a 500-kW River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Project, paving the way for the establishment of India’s first river kinetic energy demonstration plant in the northeastern state. The MoU was signed between the Centre […]
Mamata Banerjee extends support to CJP’s movement in Delhi

Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday extended her support to the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) movement in Delhi and enquired about the physical condition of social activist Sonam Wangchuk over the phone. She also expressed solidarity with the movement seeking justice for students. Welcoming the Trinamool leader’s support, Abhijeet Dipke, […]
Maha Cabinet approves doubling subsidy under Pink E Rikshaw scheme

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) In a major push towards women’s financial independence and entrepreneurship, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a significant expansion and restructuring of its flagship Pink E-Rickshaw Scheme. The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved a series of key enhancements designed to drastically lower the financial barriers for women […]
‘Old Clothes Donation Project’ launched with DMRC: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) In the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the DMRC Ladies Welfare Organisation (DLWO) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi government for the collection and recycling of used clothes. The DMRC, DLWO signed the agreement with the Delhi […]
Odisha Cabinet clears 13 proposals, extends rural infrastructure schemes

Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved 13 key proposals related to seven departments, including Rural Development, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD), Cooperation, and Revenue and Disaster Management (R&DM). The decisions were taken during the 44th meeting of the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva […]
Meghalaya’s future being built through world-class infrastructure: CM Sangma

Shillong, July 14 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the ambitious infrastructure projects coming up in the New Shillong Township are laying the foundation for the state’s future, asserting that investments in modern administrative, commercial and sports infrastructure would improve governance, generate employment and enhance the quality of life of the […]
SIR progressing steadily across Meghalaya: CEO

Shillong, July 14 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) B.D.R. Tiwari on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Revision exercise is progressing steadily across all 12 districts of the state. He appealed to all eligible voters to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of the electoral rolls and ensure that every eligible citizen […]
Punjab minister visits Pong Dam, takes stock of water inflow status

Pong Dam (Himachal Pradesh), July 14 (IANS) Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Tuesday said the Punjab government is fully prepared in view of the monsoon, with requisite arrangements in place to tackle any exigency. Along with senior officials, the minister visited Pong Dam in Himachal Pradesh to take stock of water inflow […]
Rajasthan govt pushes for higher crude oil output via advanced technologies

Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) Concerned over the decline in crude oil production in recent years, the Rajasthan government has asked oil-producing companies to deploy the latest technologies to boost output. Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora said refining more of the state’s crude oil within Rajasthan would significantly enhance value addition and drive […]
Andhra Pradesh will introduce monthly economic report: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Amaravati, July 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday announced that the State government is introducing a monthly economic report to continuously monitor economic growth and improve governance through data-driven decision-making. Andhra Pradesh claims to be the first state in the country to introduce a monthly economic report. Addressing Ministers, Secretaries […]