Ranchi-based HEC bids adieu to engineer linked with the Chandrayan Mission V.K.Roy

The Director General, Territorial Army, paid his heartfelt tribute to Shri Vinay Kumar Roy, former General Manager of Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), Ranchi, and father of Major Vineet Kumar, the founder of CyberPeace Foundation.

During his long tenure of service at HEC, Shri Roy, as a talented engineer, made a significant contribution…

Explained:Whither Central govt schemes for forest-dwelling tribal families

For millions of forest-dwelling tribal families, Minor Forest Produce (MFP)—such as honey, tendu leaves, mahua flowers, tamarind, lac, bamboo and wild herbs—is not merely a forest resource. It is a primary source of livelihood. 

About 20% to 40% of their annual 

Despite declining soil health, India records decadal growth of 4.45 % in agriculture sector: A Report

India’s agriculture and allied sectors have demonstrated strong and sustained progress. During FY16-FY25, it recorded decadal growth of 4.45 percent, the highest in previous decades. 

This achievement reflects the resilience of the sector and the continued efforts of farmers across the country. Yet, sustaining this…

NIC’s e-Shram portal backs social security ecosystem for unorganised workers, records 31.89 crore registration

The unorganised sector comprises a diverse range of workers, including agricultural labourers, construction workers, domestic workers, street vendors, migrant workers, gig and platform workers, and many others. Together, they form a vital pillar of India’s workforce and economy. Ensuring their access to social security and welfare has therefore…

UPI Goes Global, Revolutionises Payment Landscape in India: A Special Report

India's digital payments ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. It is driven by the vision of creating a simple and secure payment system accessible to every citizen. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has emerged…

Centre set to organise National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums to draw a national roadmap

Far away from Ranchi is Mysuru, where the Ministry of Tribal Affairs will organise a three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums from 24–26 August 2026.

In Jharkhand’s capital city Ranchi, there is a Tribal Museum and the Centre of Tribal Languages. So the National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums in…

Breaking News: Tree Walkers documented 42 Bird Species and 40 Tree Species at Delhi Zoo

The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, successfully organised the 2nd edition of ‘Tree Walk @ NZP’ along with its 11th Sunday Bird Walk on 23rd August 2026. The programme was organised as part of the Zoo’s ongoing Citizen Science Initiative, which aims to encourage public participation in biodiversity documentation, monitoring…