Uttarakhand authorities have halted trekking operations in several high-altitude areas, and a two-day severe weather warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department. The warning, which is valid in the next 48 hours, has put several districts on high...
The Jharkhand state is poised to have the first dolphin sanctuary in the Ganga River in Sahibganj, in an important move towards wildlife conservation. The proposed sanctuary will span a 10-kilometre area along the Maskalaiya area, which has experienced...
An acute electricity shortage has caused power failures in several parts of Uttarakhand, as the state battles an electricity crisis. The state government claims there is a daily deficit of almost 3 million units of electricity, leading to load...
In an effort to revitalise the urban economy, the government is preparing a master plan for Dhanbad and Ranchi, two of Jharkhand's biggest cities, to help them grow in terms of economy and jobs. This plan is aimed at...
In a major step towards economic empowerment of women, the government of Bihar has declared a big financial project that will help in funding rural self-help groups, a program called Jeevika. After the preceding moves by Nitish Kumar, the...
