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Bhubaneswar, May 2026: A State-level Conference of Chief Civil Supply Officers (CCSOs), Civil Supply Officers (CSOs) and Additional Civil Supply Officers was held today at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Minister for Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Shri Krushna Chandra Patra addressing as the Chief Guest at…

Hyderabad, May 2026: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday urged the Centre to convene an immediate special session of Parliament to take up the long-pending issue of 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies. Addressing the media after paying rich tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv…

Hyderabad, May 21: In a significant move aimed at improving workers’ welfare and boosting income levels across Telangana, the state government on Thursday announced a revision of minimum wages for all categories of workers. The decision, approved on the recommendation of a Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu…

Guwahati; May 2026: Four-time BJP MLA Ranjeet Kumar Dass was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly today (Thursday – 21st May 2026) creating history by becoming the first person to hold the post for a second term. Protem Speaker Chandra Mohan Patowary announced Dass’s election…

Chennai, May 2026 : In a major political and administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and broadening representation across regions and communities, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday carried out the first major expansion of his Cabinet, inducting 23 new ministers and reorganising several crucial portfolios within…

Hyderabad, May 2026: The 12-day Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu commenced with religious fervour at Kaleshwaram in Telangana’s Jayashankar Bhupalapally district on Thursday, drawing thousands of devotees from across the state and neighbouring regions to the sacred Triveni Sangam. The spiritual event began early in the morning with Kanchi Math pontiff Sri…

Guwahati; May 2026: Assam’s 16th Assembly session is set to begin today (May 21st 2026) with the election of a new Speaker and the proposed introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill expected to dominate proceedings during the 04 days sitting. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, yesterday (Wednesday –…

For generations of marginal and tribal fishers around Rishia Reservoir in Odisha’s Balasore district, fishing was a livelihood marked by uncertain harvests and fragile incomes. Today, a quiet transformation is underway — reflected not just in increased fish catches, but in stronger household economies, new assets, and brighter hopes for…

Chennai, May 2026: Since taking office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has brought a strong emphasis on punctuality that is steadily reshaping the administrative work culture at the state Secretariat, prompting several departments to tighten attendance rules and reinforce workplace discipline. Officials said the Chief Minister has maintained…

Chennai, May 2026 : In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, the Congress party is set to return to the state Cabinet after nearly six decades, with two of its MLAs scheduled to be sworn in as ministers in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government on Thursday. The decision…