Jharkhand: In a first, floating solar panels to power Koderma, adjoining districts

Koderma (Jharkhand) (IANS) Marking a first-of-its kind initiative in Jharkhand, a 'floating solar plant' is in the making in Koderma district, which will illuminate the city and many other districts of the state with solar power. 

A…

Year-Ender: LWE saw significant decline in 2024 as India set sights on eradication by 2026

New Delhi (IANS) The year 2024 saw a significant decline in Maoist activities, with the Central government setting a deadline to finish off Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learnt to have asked the officials…

Press Club, RBS Vedic Trust announce Jharkhand Journalism Awards 2024

Ranchi: Senior journalist and former Information Commissioner Baijnath Mishra has said that just as Dadhichi donated his bones to protect his kingdom, journalists give their all to guide society. Honouring such journalists is a way of honouring society…

India’s current account deficit to remain in 1.2-1.5 pc range of GDP in FY25

New Delhi (IANS) India’s current account deficit (CAD) is projected to remain in the manageable range of 1.2-1.5 per cent of GDP in FY25, according to a new report. 

The country’s CAD narrowed to 1.2 per cent of GDP in Q2 FY25 from 1.3 per…

7 days of national mourning declared; state funeral for Dr. Manmohan Singh

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government on Friday announced seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died at the age of 92 here on Thursday. 

A notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs…

Dr Manmohan Singh’s life, a lesson for future generations: PM Modi’s video tribute to ex-PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister, late Manmohan Singh on behalf of the whole country and remembered his invaluable contributions in India’s development, including giving a new…

Fuel price hike speculation sparks row in Jharkhand, govt denies proposal

Ranchi (IANS) Protests have started against the alleged preparation by the Jharkhand government to impose a cess on petrol and diesel and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has warned it that such a move would be both "suicidal" and "anti-people". 

Jharkhand declares seven-day state mourning in honour of Manmohan Singh

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand government has declared seven days of state mourning for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. During this period, all state functions will remain cancelled. 

According…

Their sacrifice shining example of valour, commitment to one’s values: PM Modi's tribute to Sahibzades

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, paid tributes to Sahibzades on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas and prayed that they always "guide us towards building a more just and compassionate society". 

In a post ox X, PM Modi…

Kashmiri prodigy singer Ayaan Sajad receives Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024

Srinagar (IANS) Twelve-year-old Ayaan Sajad from Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district was on Thursday awarded the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu for his extraordinary accomplishments in the…