August 2018

RAJASTHAN WB approves 2k cr for power reforms in Raj   World Bank (WB) has approved USD 250 million (approx Rs 1,717 crore) for second programmatic electricity distribution reform in Rajasthan. The reforms will help accomplish objectifies of Government of India’s ‘power for all’ campaign that aims to provide 24 hours electricity supply to each … Read more

TAMILNADU   Resolutions planned against Salem-Chennai green corridor   Gram sabhas across Harur and Paapireddypatty have proposed to pass resolutions against the 8-lane Salem-Chennai Green Corridor project.   The All India Kisan Sabha has extended its support to the declaration by the farmers of 156 panchayats in Kancheepuram, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem.   Among … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more

TAMILNADU Government to provide solar-powered houses to Sri Lankan repatriates   The State government has decided to provide 1,000 solar-powered houses to repatriates from Sri Lanka living in the State.   According to an order issued by the Public Works Department two weeks ago, the houses for the repatriates would be allocated from the State … Read more

TAMILNADU   Government to provide solar-powered houses to Sri Lankan repatriates   The State government has decided to provide 1,000 solar-powered houses to repatriates from Sri Lanka living in the State.   According to an order issued by the Public Works Department two weeks ago, the houses for the repatriates would be allocated from the … Read more

TAMILNADU Bharti Airtel plans to provide optical fibre network in Tamil Nadu   Bharti Airtelplans to provide optical fibre network in Tamil Nadu. Being the telecommunications provider, it aims to improve network connectivity in the State. Currently, Tamil Nadu has a fibre network for 14,000 km. With Bharti Airtel’s plan for a rollout of 3,000 km of fresh optic fibre, … Read more

RAJASTHAN Agri share goes down in GDP of state: study   The contribution of agriculture sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Rajasthan has come down from 28.93% in 2013 to 24.61% in 2017-18, revealed a report released by the Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society, a civil society organisation.   The … Read more

RAJASTHAN 2,267 govt schools get five-star rating   A total of 2,267 government schools in Rajasthan have been given ‘5 star’ ranking based on their educational performance, cleanliness, enrolment and other parameters.   While hotels and consumer products are seen carrying fivestar ratings, government schools in the state will now be rated in a similar … Read more

TAMILNADU   World Junior Squash Championships 2018 concludes In Chennai   A total of 171 players including 116 men and 55 women from 28 countries took part in the World Junior Squash Championship. Cyrus Poncha was the tournament director. Here is the list of winners Men’s Individual-Mostafa Asal (Egypt) 2 Women’s Individual -Rowan Elaraby (Egypt) 3. Men’s Team – … Read more

RAJASTHAN The Walled City of Jaipur is the next proposed site for UNESCO World Heritage recognition   The site namely “The Walled City of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India” has been proposed for World Heritage.   As per Operation Guidelines 2017, only one site can be nominated by the state party each year.   The recognition of … Read more