States » East


India emerges as world’s third-largest contributor to Global Solar Growth: Pralhad Joshi

Puri, Dec 6 (UNI) India has become the world’s third-largest contributor to global solar energy growth, adding 46 GW to global solar installations between 2022 and 2024, union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Saturday.
Speaking at the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS) in Puri, Joshi highlighted India’s remarkable clean energy progress.
He said the country’s solar capacity has increased from 2.8 GW to around 130 GW in just 11 years,a staggering rise of over 4,500 percent.
More News

Arunachal Lok Bhavan hosts creative competitions to inspire youth ahead of Republic Day

19 Jan 2026 | 5:44 PM

Itanagar, Jan 19 (UNI) As part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, painting and essay writing competitions were conducted at Lok Bhavan, here, on Monday.

see more..

Bihar CM directs speedy completion of schemes in Sitamarhi & Sheohar

19 Jan 2026 | 5:39 PM

Patna, Jan 19 (UNI) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday reviewed the progress of development schemes in Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts during his ongoing Samriddhi Yatra and directed officials to ensure speedy completion of projects, particularly those announced earlier during the Pragati Yatra.

see more..

Group loan pressure claims lives of mother & daughter in Giridih

19 Jan 2026 | 5:24 PM

Giridih, Jan 19 (UNI) In a tragic incident allegedly linked to pressure from a group loan, a woman and her teenage daughter died by suicide in Gadi Shrirampur village under the Mufassil police station area here on Monday morning.

see more..

Congress puts NDA government in dock over gangrape & murder of NEET student Congress puts NDA government in dock over gangrape and murder of NEET student

19 Jan 2026 | 5:18 PM

Patna, Jan 19 (UNI) Congress on Monday protested on streets here to vent its deep resentment against gangrape and murder of girl in a private hostel, who was preparing for NEET, a national level competitive examination to take admission in medical college.

see more..

Sinha assures completion of land related cases within a fixed time-frame

19 Jan 2026 | 5:11 PM

Patna, Jan 19 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister & Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday said that pending cases related to mutation (dakhil-kharij), Parimarjan Plus (rectification) , and land disputes will be disposed of at war footing, ensuring complete transparency and time-bound execution.

see more..