remote areas

Shillong, April 1 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday that satellite-based internet services through Starlink would have a "transformative impact" on last-mile connectivity in the state, particularly in remote and underserved regions.Speaking after witnessing the...

Itanagar, March 26 A containerized oxygen generation plant and refilling center was inaugurated at a field hospital in the Subansiri Valley of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday to strengthen medical support for soldiers and civilians in remote and high-altitude areas.The facility at the Borarupak...

A three-day Mobile Passport Van Camp, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, India, concluded today in Rajouri. The initiative aimed to provide passport services directly to residents of the Rajouri and Poonch districts.During the camp, approximately 150 passport application slots were...

Rudraprayag, March 25 A helicopter service was launched on Wednesday in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand to transport pregnant women to hospitals; under this initiative, one woman was transported from Jakholi to the district hospital, officials said.The service is free for pregnant...

New Delhi, March 18 The Centre on Wednesday decided to provide up to 30 per cent of the project cost, or up to ₹3.6 crore per MW, in aid for small hydro projects under a new ₹2,585 crore scheme for the development of about 1,500 MW of clean energy capacity.The Union Cabinet, in its meeting on...

The government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved ₹3.35 crore for the construction of a helipad and waiting lounge in Qasab, Poonch.Minister Javed Ahmed Rana expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for approving the project.In a social media post, the Minister stated that the...

On the occasion of Lineman Day on March 7, 2026, Singh was officially recognized for his outstanding service to the Power Development Department (PDD) and commended by the Chief Minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah. Known for his unwavering work ethic, Singh consistently risked his life to navigate...

Reasi, March 7, 2026: The Indian Army conducted a medical patrol in the general area of Ransoo on March 7, 2026, to provide essential healthcare services to the local population residing in remote and border areas. The initiative aimed to extend free medical consultation, basic treatment, and...

Shillong, February 27 Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said that sustainable practices adopted in space offer lessons for northeastern states like Meghalaya, enabling the expansion of renewable energy in remote areas.Speaking at the 23rd National Space Science Symposium hosted...

Malkangiri (Odisha), February 26 Villagers in several remote areas of Malkangiri district in Odisha, which was previously considered a stronghold of Maoists, have removed 20 "Naxal memorials," memorial structures set up by members of the banned CPI (Maoist), according to police on Thursday...

POONCH, FEBRUARY 26: The Indian Army conducted an awareness lecture on the national initiative ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ at the Army Goodwill School in Potha, aimed at promoting the education and empowerment of girls.The interactive session, attended by 28 students, teachers, and members of...

Bhubaneswar, February 26 Union Minister Annapurna Devi has advised the Odisha government to organize 'Tithi Bhojan' and observe 'Poshan Diwas' in Anganwadi centres to strengthen nutrition initiatives.The union minister told officers of the Women and Child Development Department of Odisha...

New Delhi, February 18 People in India are willing to adopt new technologies, and companies here should focus on making their products easy to use, Zoom's Chief Operating Officer Aparna Bawa said on Wednesday.This will help make AI accessible to more people and reduce the technology gap, she...

RAMBAN, February 17: Deputy Commissioner of Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, chaired the District-Level Telecom Committee meeting to review the telecom service and signal situation, with a focus on remote areas and the National Highway.He instructed BSNL and private operators, including Reliance...

3,000 Solar Units Distributed in KupwaraBharat CSR Network and the Kupwara district administration launched a program to distribute 3,000 home solar units to households in remote areas.February 16, Srinagar: Bharat CSR Network, in collaboration with the Kupwara District Administration...

Kohima, February 13 The All Nagaland Ad hoc Teachers Group (ANATG)-2015 batch shifted its hunger strike to the Directorate of School Education on Friday, intensifying the protest to demand the regularisation of services for its 1,166 members.The agitation entered its ninth day on Friday, which...

Former National Conference leader and former Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon died on Friday, prompting tributes in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.Feb 13, Srinagar: Former National Conference leader and former Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, a prominent political figure from Kargil...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations on World Radio Day today. In a social media post, he stated that the day is dedicated to recognizing the efforts of everyone involved in the medium. He emphasized that World Radio Day celebrates a medium that serves as a reliable...