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

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

26-08-2026 

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…

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

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

26-08-2026 

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. 

Centre integrates disease control and animal healthcare as livestock population stands at 535.78 million in India

Centre integrates disease control and animal healthcare as livestock population stands at 535.78 million in India

26-08-2026 

Livestock has long been a significant source of livelihood support in Indian agriculture and allied sectors in rural areas. As per the 20th Livestock Census 2019, the total livestock population is 535.78 million, including 302.79…

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

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

26-08-2026 

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…

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

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

26-08-2026 

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…

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

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

25-08-2026 

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…

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

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

25-08-2026 

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…

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

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

25-08-2026 

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…

PM Modi to virtually engage with  young budding athletes at 1,500 locations nation wide on August 27

PM Modi to virtually engage with young budding athletes at 1,500 locations nation wide on August 27

25-08-2026 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually interact with young athletes and youth across roughly 1,400 and 1,500 locations nationwide on August 27, 2026, at around 11.30 am.

The event is part of the “Khelo India Dialogue – Khel…

Behind the News: India committed to restore 26 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030

Behind the News: India committed to restore 26 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030

25-08-2026 

India is among the major global pledgers to the Bonn Challenge, a global goal to restore 160 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2020 and 350 million hectares by 2030.

Launched in 2011 by the Government of Germany and the International…