August 2019

TAMILNADU ·         TamilNadu signs three agreements for healthcare collaborations in UK Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami signed three agreementsfor collaboration in the healthcare sector on the first day of his UK tour. The Chief Minister is on the first leg of his three-nation tour. The three agreements, two were Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) and … Read more

TAMILNADU Peacock Parachute Spider was sighted in Tamil Nadu   Researchers of the Puducherry-based Indigenous Biodiversity Foundation (IBF)discovered a Peacock Parachute Spider or Gooty Tarantula in the Pakkamalai Reserve Forests close to Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu. The species was found at totally different locations within the reserve forests. The species was cross-matched with photographic proof printed by the installation … Read more

RAJASTHAN Jhalawar district bags first prize in population check   Jhalawar district has set an example for the state in population control. The district has won the prize for being best in population controlfollowed by Baran and Kota at an annual function on population stabilisation.   The health department is targeting to achieve total fertility rate at 2.1 … Read more

RAJASTHAN MSME Act: Rajasthan woos Karnataka investors   As part of a CII’s North India business delegation, Rajasthan made a strong pitch for investment by showcasing its new MSME Act on a roadshow in Karnataka.   The MSME Act allows companies to set up their units without prior approvals and clearances for three years. The reform initiative has found huge … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         Barmer’s per capita income has risen by 650% in 10 years ð  10 years ago, Barmer made a tryst with its destiny as its desert terrain started gushing out crude oil. In the decade-long journey, it has not only changed the fortunes of the region, but also contributed immensely to the country’s energy security. … Read more

TAMILNADU ·         Tamil Nadu 150-year-old Dindigul locks and Kandangi sarees secure GI tag   ð  The Geographical Indication Registry of India finally gave Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the state of Tamil Nadu for Dindigul lock and Karaikudi Kandangi sarees. The handmade Dindigul locks are known for their traditional design, superior quality. They are manufactured in more than 3,125 units in Dindigul District of … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu is the best investment destination in India, CM says in UK   Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed his government’s interest in working with Britain and said the state is the best investment destination in India.   Palaniswami said his government wanted to work with the UK to create a new paradigm for funding green … Read more

RAJASTHAN 5,000 farmers apply for old-age pension scheme   The state government has started registering farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), an old-age pension scheme for all land holding small and marginal farmers (SMFs), through E-mitra. So far, 5,000 farmers have registered themselves under the scheme.   The registrations are being conducted through e-mitra centres in … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu to unveil electric vehicle policy in three weeks, says transport secretary   The state has finalised its electric vehicle policy and would unveil it within three weeks.   The state’s electric vehicle policy has incorporated the best features of those from other states which have already released them.   There would be … Read more

RAJASTHAN Udaipur girl second from state to cross English Channel   GAURVI Singhvi, a girl from Udaipur, has become the second Rajasthani to cross the English Channel on August 23, according to the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation (CS&PF), one of the two organisations that ratify crossings.   The first Rajasthani to achieve this feat, … Read more