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Odisha sets sights on becoming a Green Energy Hub by 2036: CM Majhi

Puri, Dec 6 (UNI) Odisha has identified the energy supply chain as a key pillar of its development, aiming to transform the state into a green energy hub by 2036, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Saturday.
Speaking at the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri, the Chief Minister emphasized that the state is making strategic investments in the energy sector to secure a sustainable future for coming generations.
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Arunachal: 10th Pangsau Pass International Festival 2026 gets underway at Nampong

21 Jan 2026 | 2:49 PM

Itanagar, Jan 21 (UNI) The 10th edition of the Pangsau Pass International Festival (PPIF) 2026 was formally inaugurated on Tuesday in Arunachal Pradesh's Nampong along Indo-Myanmar border with much enthusiasm and cultural fervour, marking a celebration of history, heritage and cross-border friendship.

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Tripura CM confers honours to renowned personalities on Statehood Day

21 Jan 2026 | 2:38 PM

Agartala, Jan 21 (UNI) Tripura government has awarded the esteemed Tripura Bibhushan, the highest State Civil Award, posthumously to the distinguished educationist Dhirendra Chandra Dutta.

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Hemant Soren, Kalpana Murmu Soren honoured with white badge at Davos

21 Jan 2026 | 2:30 PM

Ranchi, Jan 21 ( UNI) The World Economic Forum 2026 proved to be a moment of pride for Jharkhand as, for the first time, two elected tribal representatives from an Indian state participated together on a global platform. Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Gandei MLA and Chairperson of the Jharkhand Assembly's Women and Child Development Committee Kalpana Murmu Soren took part in the WEF at Davos as part of the official state delegation.

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BJP banks on Modi-centric campaign ahead of assembly polls in Bengal

21 Jan 2026 | 2:26 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (UNI) With the Assembly elections approaching, the Bengal BJP is sharpening its campaign strategy by placing Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly at the centre, with the state party leadership proposing more than two dozen public meetings by the Prime Minister in the run up to the elections.

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Orissa HC issues notice to Govt on illegal mining activities

21 Jan 2026 | 1:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) The Orissa High Court has issued show cause notice to the State Government on the alleged illegal mining activities in the State, resulting in the government losing revenue worth crores of rupees.

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