Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2025: The 11th edition of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival kicked off with a vibrant display of culture, history, and community spirit in Puducherry’s Tamil Quarter. The event, marked by the ‘Veedhi Vilayattu’ (Street Games), took place along a stretch between Easwaran Koil and Anna Salai, transforming the area into a lively playground. […]
Month: April 2025
Government Set To Implement “One State, One RRB”
Government Set To Implement “One State, One RRB”: The Indian government is set to implement the “One State, One RRB” (Regional Rural Bank) policy to improve operational efficiency, reduce competition, and consolidate the existing 43 RRBs into 28. The Ministry of Finance aims to streamline the functioning of these banks by merging smaller, less efficient […]
Excise Duty Hiked on Petrol and Diesel
Excise Duty Hiked on Petrol and Diesel: Central Government of India announced an increase in excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹2 per litre each. According to a notification by the Revenue Department under the Ministry of Finance, the new excise duty on petrol is now ₹13/litre and ₹10/litre on diesel. Despite the duty […]
GI Tags for Nolen Gurer Sandesh
GI Tags for Nolen Gurer Sandesh: West Bengal has achieved a significant milestone in preserving and promoting its cultural heritage by securing Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven new products, including the iconic Nolen Gurer Sandesh and Baruipur guavas. This recognition will provide global recognition to these traditional items, boosting the state’s local economy and […]
Kazakhstan’s Major Rare Earth Elements Are Discovered
Kazakhstan’s Major Rare Earth Elements Are Discovered: Kazakhstan has uncovered its largest-ever reserve of rare earth metals at the Kuirektykol site in the Karaganda region, marking a transformative moment for the country’s mining industry and its position on the global resource map. With nearly one million tons of rare earth elements (REEs) and potential reserves […]
Kancha Gachibowli Land Controversy Protest
Kancha Gachibowli Land Controversy Protest: The auction of 400 acres of forested land in Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad, has sparked widespread protests, particularly among students of the University of Hyderabad. The Telangana government’s decision to monetize the land, which lies adjacent to the university, has raised serious concerns over environmental degradation, land ownership disputes, and a […]
Star-rating System for State Environmental Bodies
Star-rating System for State Environmental Bodies: The Centre has dropped the star-rating system for state environmental bodies after a legal challenge by a Tamil Nadu fishermen’s association, as per an order by the National Green Tribunal’s southern bench. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) introduced a star-rating system to evaluate State Environmental […]
PM inaugurated New Pamban Bridge
PM inaugurated New Pamban Bridge: The new Pamban Bridge, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6. The Pamban Rail Bridge, also known as the Rameswaram Bridge, is a historic cantilever bridge that connects Rameswaram Island to the mainland of India. Opened in 1914, it has served as a vital […]
Delhi to implement Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana
Delhi to implement Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana: Delhi government signed an MoU with the National Health Authority to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The Delhi government has signed an MoU with the National Health Authority to roll out the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, making Delhi the 35th Union […]
Ream Naval Base
Ream Naval Base: Ream Naval Base in Cambodia has gained attention due to expansions backed by China, raising concerns about a potential Chinese military presence in the region. The Ream Naval Base is located on Cambodia’s Gulf of Thailand coast, near Sihanoukville. It has become a significant focal point of international attention due to its […]
