August 1, 2025 11:28 AM

Himachal Pradesh receives 24% excess rainfall

The monsoon rains continue across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rainfall expected in the coming days as well. According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the state has received 24 per cent more rainfall than normal so far this monsoon season. The weather department has issued a...

August 1, 2025 7:48 AM

Kerala implements pilot project for faceless GST adjudication

In Kerala, the State GST Department has implemented the pilot project for faceless adjudication in two districts from today.  As per the project, all the processes related to State GST will be carried out through a digital platform and without a face-to-face meeting between the taxpayer and officia...

August 1, 2025 7:41 AM

IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in Northeast

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh today. The weather agency predicted heavy rainfall conditions over Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Raj...

August 1, 2025 6:53 AM

Sikkim becomes 1st state to launch Sabbatical Leave scheme for govt staff

In a trailblazing reform that marks Sikkim as the first state in the country to introduce a formal Sabbatical Leave scheme, the government has empowered its workforce, especially the youth, with a rare opportunity for personal and professional growth. Official sources said that, introduced in August...

July 31, 2025 9:49 PM

Successful conduct of Amarnath Yatra, testament of normalcy says J&K CM Omar Abdullah

  The Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has assured tourists of complete security in the region and extended an invitation to visit the Kashmir Valley.      The successful conduct of the Amarnath and Vaishno Devi Yatras, he said, is a testament to the ...

July 31, 2025 9:33 PM

Intermittent rainfall continues across Himachal; IMD forecasts heavy rain till next week

Intermittent monsoon rainfall continues across many parts of Himachal Pradesh today. Due to landslides in several areas, 291 roads remain blocked for vehicular traffic. The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for heavy rainfall on August 1st in the districts of Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, ...

July 31, 2025 8:59 PM

Bihar SIR: EC to publish draft electoral roll

  The Election Commission will publish the draft electoral roll in Bihar tomorrow under the Special Intensive Revision initiative. In his message before the publication of the draft electoral roll, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the physical and digital format of electoral rol...

July 31, 2025 9:11 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Northern parts, strong winds in southern parts

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall tomorrow in parts of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gangetic West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Sikkim, the northeastern states, and Uttarakhand. Places over Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muza...

July 31, 2025 5:04 PM

ED conducts first search in A&N islands in alleged Bank fraud case

    Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted the first ever search operation in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in connection with an alleged fraud case in the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSCB). Searches were carried out at nine places in and around Port Blair and two places in Kolkata...

July 31, 2025 2:05 PM

Assam faces over 42% rainfall deficit; 27 districts in drought-like situation

This year, Assam received over 42 per cent rainfall deficit, and 27 districts are experiencing a drought-like situation during this kharif season.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that Assam experienced over 42% rainfall deficit between 1st June to 28th July this year. The districts of Barp...