The Naga Students’ Federation’s Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC) has stressed the strict enforcement of Inner Line Permits (ILP) for all non-indigenous individuals entering Nagaland, emphasizing that no waivers should be granted.
The Jharkhand Biodiversity Board has introduced two certificate courses to promote biodiversity conservation awareness and structured knowledge across the state. Starting in October, these paid courses will initially be available in Ranchi, Dumka, Gumla, and Jamshedpur. The hybrid courses will combine online learning with field visits to enhance practical understanding of indigenous conservation efforts.
The Assam director of archaeology has requested the Sivasagar district commissioner to halt construction and vandalism at the Ahom-era Ligiripukhuri tank in Nazira, following concerns raised by locals and an inspection revealing damage from pipeline installations by the Assam Police Battalion and local residents.
Agriculture scientists convened at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, emphasizing linseed promotion across India, particularly in Jharkhand. ICAR’s D K Yadava highlighted Jharkhand’s potential for increased linseed production, addressing India’s edible oil import dependence. BAU Vice Chancellor S C Dubey advocated for linseed cultivation in rice fallow areas, acknowledging hurdles like limited bio-fortified varieties.
Ahead of PM Modi’s visit to inaugurate a bio-ethanol plant in Golaghat, a 2-km ‘PM Neem Corridor’ has been created, featuring 700 neem trees. BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia initiated the plantation, highlighting neem’s air-purifying and medicinal properties.
Jharkhand’s artistes are advocating for state support, including insurance, job reservations, and a cultural policy, at a recent conclave. Former minister Bandhu Tirkey highlighted the need for financial security and health cover, while a book documenting successful artistes’ lives is in progress.
Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari has mandated a statewide survey in Jharkhand to identify and integrate transgender individuals into government welfare programs. This initiative aims to address the hesitation among transgender people to disclose their identity, which hinders their access to essential services like identity cards, reservation benefits, and healthcare schemes.
Odisha’s commerce and transport department has introduced the draft ‘E-Vehicle Policy 2.0’, mandating the conversion of all government vehicles to EVs and promoting EV adoption across various segments with incentives. The policy encourages private investment in charging infrastructure and sets ambitious EV registration targets for the coming years, aligning with India’s net-zero emissions goal by…
Meghalaya faces a significant job shortage, with only 2,500 government jobs available annually for 70,000 eligible youth. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma highlighted the need for private sector involvement and identified the tourism sector’s potential to create 54,000 jobs in the next eight years. The government is also providing skill training in 25 domains to…
