January 30, 2026 10:35 PM

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Sri Lanka announces landmark wage increase for plantation workers

Sri Lanka has announced a landmark wage increase for plantation workers, marking a significant salary hike for the community. An agreement signed today at the Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure raises the basic daily wage from 1,350 to 1,550 rupees, with an additional 200 rupees as...

January 30, 2026 10:19 PM

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5th edition of Rüsoma Orange Festival begins in Nagaland

In Nagaland, the 5th edition of the Rüsoma Orange Festival began today at Rüsoma village, about 10 kilometres away from the state capital Kohima. Held under the theme “Abundance of Rüsoma, the two festival aims to promote village welfare, boost rural entrepreneurship, and recognise the hard work of ...

January 30, 2026 8:54 PM

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Indian Railways launches first-ever LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train in Ahmedabad

In a major stride towards sustainable and eco-friendly rail operations, Indian Railways has successfully operationalised the nation’s first-ever LNG-Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad. Under this initiative, the driving power cars of the 1,400 HP DEMU train have been converted to ...