Statehood Day
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Statehood Day: How 12 transformative years reshaped Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram | Explained
Explainers | Feb 20, 2026, 08:13 AM ISTArunachal Pradesh and Mizoram mark their Statehood Day on 20 February, celebrating 12 years of transformative change. Arunachal has advanced in infrastructure, connectivity and cultural revival, while Mizoram has strengthened sustainable development, healthcare and peace-driven governance.
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Uttarakhand Foundation Day: Double-engine govt working to take state to new heights, says PM Modi
India | Nov 09, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTUttarakhand Foundation Day: Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh to become India's 27th state on November 9, 2000. The day is celebrated every year as the state's foundation day.
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Sikkim celebrates 50th statehood day with grand celebrations and tribute to Operation Sindoor
Sikkim | May 16, 2025, 05:56 PM ISTSikkim celebrates its 50th Statehood Day with a tricolor rally and reflections on progress, unity, and national security, marking half a century since it became India’s 22nd state.
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PM Modi greets Maharashtra, Gujarat on statehood day | Tributes, development vows mark celebrations
India | May 01, 2025, 10:42 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of Maharashtra and Gujarat on their statehood day, highlighting their cultural heritage and contributions to India’s development.
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PM Modi greets people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their statehood day
India | Feb 20, 2025, 05:00 PM ISTArunachal and Mizoram statehood day: Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on February 20, 1987. Similarly, Mizoram became the 23rd state of India on February 20, 1987, with the Fifty-Third Amendment of the Indian Constitution, 1986.
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CM Revanth Reddy declares 'Jaya Jaya he Telangana' as state song, no decision on emblem yet
Telangana | May 31, 2024, 07:57 AM ISTTelangana news: Revanth Reddy said the government approved the song, which depicts the struggle for the formation of Telangana. The state song will be released during the grand celebrations of the state formation day on June 2.
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Goa Statehood Day 2024: Interesting facts about Goa that you should know
Lifestyle | May 30, 2024, 10:38 AM ISTGoa Statehood Day is a vibrant celebration of the state's rich heritage, courageous struggle for freedom, and its position as a modern Indian state. So, as Goa celebrates this special day, these interesting facts give us a glimpse into the heart and soul of this captivating state.
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When is Goa Statehood Day 2024? Know date, history, significance and more
Lifestyle | May 29, 2024, 02:30 PM ISTGoa, the land of sun-kissed beaches, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine, also boasts a rich history. Every year, on May 30th, Goa celebrates Goa Statehood Day, a day marking its official integration into the Republic of India.
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PM Modi extends greetings to people of Mizoram on Statehood Day
Mizoram | Feb 20, 2024, 01:34 PM ISTAmit Shah also extended his greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their statehood day and wished that the state will touch new heights in development
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Mizoram Governor Kambhampati greets people on eve of 37th statehood day
Mizoram | Feb 19, 2024, 09:55 PM ISTMizoram was conferred the status of a full state after signing of a memorandum of settlement, also known as the Mizoram Peace Accord, between the Central government and the Mizo National Front, on 30 June 1986.
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Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrate Statehood Day: Know their history and importance
Explainers | Jan 21, 2024, 02:38 PM ISTManipur attained statehood on January 21, 1972 under the North- East Area (Re-organisation) Act 1971. Meghalaya was formed on the same date by carving out two districts from Assam – the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and the Garo Hills.
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PM Modi extends Statehood Day greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, prays for ‘continued development'
India | Jan 21, 2024, 09:27 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi extended the greetings of Statehood Day to northeastern states of Manipur and Meghalaya and prayed for their development and progress.
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Nagaland statehood day: All you need to know about ‘land of festivals’
Explainers | Dec 01, 2023, 02:16 PM ISTNagaland is one of the eight north eastern states and is located on India’s farthest east side. It was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963, as the 16th state of the Indian Union. President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of the state on statehood day.
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In a first, Raj Bhawans to start celebrating statehood days
India | Apr 30, 2023, 08:20 PM ISTRaj Bhawans will host people of Maharashtrian and Gujarati origins living in the respective state and also organise different programmes to highlight the cultural riches and cuisines of the two western states.
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Northeast India will be engine of India's growth in 21st century: PM Modi
India | Feb 20, 2022, 12:21 PM ISTPM Modi said that the manner in which the people of the state have preserved the cultural heritage is an inspiration to the nation
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Statehood Day: PM Modi wishes good health and success fighting covid 19 to Maha, Gujarat
India | May 01, 2021, 11:21 AM ISTOn the statehood day of Gujarat and Maharashtra on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the two states success in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and good health for their people.
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Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura celebrate Statehood Day. PM greets people
India | Jan 21, 2020, 11:33 AM ISTPM Modi greeted the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day and hailed the traditions and culture of the three northeast states.
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Mizoram observes 17th statehood day
India | Feb 20, 2014, 02:15 PM ISTAizawl: Though no official functions were held, Mizoram observed the 17th anniversary of the attainment of statehood today as all the government offices and educational institutions remained close for the day.After the historic Mizo Peace