April 2019

TAMILNADU Chennai Central has been renamed as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M G Ramachandran Chennai Central after Dr. MG Ramachandran   Chennai Central railway stationrenamed by the Tamil Nadu State Government as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station after late Chief Minister Dr. MG Ramachandran. Neeraj Sharma, Railway Executive Board Director notified that the … Read more

RAJASTHAN Kekri block of Ajmer ranks No. 1 on health performance   Ajmer’s Kekri block has secured first place among all the blocks in the state, for best implementation of national and state health programmes and for improved health indicators. No block from Jaipur has managed to book a place in first 10 positions. Amber of Jaipur … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan cops to launch ‘Friends of Police’ drive   In a bid to improve law and order situation of the state and local intelligence, the Rajasthan police will launch a new initiative as part of community policing. Just like Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan police will be soon launching a unique model of policing called ‘Friends … Read more

TAMILNADU ·         Madras HC directs Centre to ban TikTok for inappropriate videos on app   The Central government has taken major steps in curbing various games which appeal on hindering human life. The Madras High Court also had some similar appeal on banning the TikTok app. Madras High Court on Thursday cited that the Chinese … Read more

TAMILNADU Rajagopuram miniature to be installed at airport   A scaled-miniature model of the Rajagopuram of Srirangam Renganathar Temple will be installed at the Trichy international airport. The model, with a height of nine feet and costing of Rs 4 lakh, was made by Poompuhar, the Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited.   The main gopuram of the temple, … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Juma   By the latter part of the 17th century, Chalky Juma was Court dress which was called Kachotia Juma, Round Juma was introduced by King Akbar.   The bodice was worn on the juma and the bottom which came up to the knees.   But later, its length increased so … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu hospitals share of services to go up   The share of services consumed by state-run hospitals through public insurance is likely to increase to 50% in the next five years.   The value of services offered in government hospitals, under state-run insurance schemes, was currently at 37%. “Within half a decade, this is likely to … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Tunic (Angrakhi)   Tunic: It was called an Angrakshi till the Guptas period.   The Apbransha form of Angrakshak is called Angrakhi.   The rural people wear white tunics, it is also called bugtari in the rural language.   The tunic with Enamel creeper was very popular in Rajasthan.   There … Read more

TAMILNADU E-commerce, tech firms oppose data sharing   Some e-commerce and technology companies have raised objections on sharing of data while making suggestions on the draft e-commerce policy. Traders have demanded setting up judicial or quasi-judicial authority to enforce the policy.   A key point discussed in the draft policy was sharing and storing of … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more