No one can stop BJP from forming govt in Bengal: Tripura CM

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:40 PM

Agartala, Jan 13 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday asserted that no one can stop the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from forming the government in West Bengal, alleging that the party currently in power in the state has ruined the state.

Bihar: Dahi–Chura celebrations spotlight Bhagalpur’s GI-tagged ‘Katarni’

IANS | January 13, 2026 9:24 PM

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Jan 13 (IANS) The traditional ‘Katarni chura’ (flattened rice) of Bihar’s Bhagalpur has witnessed a remarkable resurgence after receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Government of India. The recognition has not only enhanced its market demand but has also led to a significant expansion in cultivation area and a steady rise in farmers’ incomes.

In Gujarat’s Vadnagar, a special plantation drive to increase green cover

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:58 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 13 (IANS) The Gujarat government is working extensively to expand the green cover and revitalise the natural ecosystem. Extensive plantation drive in Vadnagar of Mehsana district is a step in this direction, for maintaining the ecological balance and protection of the environment.