February 2019

TAMILNADU ·         Dial ‘1950’ to get details on electoral registration ð  A toll-free helpline ‘1950’ has been provided for voters to get information regarding electoral registration, form status, electoral photo ID cards, polling station, Assembly constituency, electoral officers and elections, a press release from the Chief Electoral Officer said. ð  A release from the CEO … Read more

RAJASTHAN JDA to set up solar power grids at parkings lots, parks   The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) plans to install solar power grids in parking places, community centres and parks to reduce electricity bills.   The second plan, called Building Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP), will ensure replacing old electrical fittings with star-rated ones to … Read more

RAJASTHAN New mustard seed hub in Rajasthan to boost production   A new mustard seedhub has been opened in Rajasthan to increase mustard production in the state, which is the leading producer of mustard in the country.   The step has been taken under the scheme of the Central government to improve the production of edible oil in … Read more

RAJASTHAN Health dept plans to restart drive to stabilise rising population   The health department plans to restart Janmangal Karyakram (JMK), a programme to stabilise increasing population, in the state.   Under JMK, a couple of a village (husband and wife) is selected as Janmangal couple , who interact with the other married couples of … Read more

TAMILNADU   Government allots Rs 3.13 crore to horticulture department to extend crop area   The government has allotted Rs 3.13 crore to the horticulture department in Trichy to help farmers expand cultivable land by taking up horticulture with crops such as tissue culture banana, vegetables, fruits, spices and flowers. As of now, farmers in Trichy have taken up vegetable … Read more

TAMILNADU SC refuses to allow reopening of Sterlite plant in Tamil Nadu   The Supreme Court Monday refused to allow reopening of Vedanta’s Sterlite plant in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin, which was at the centre of massive protests over pollution concerns, but granted the company liberty to approach the high court. The state had moved the … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt launches ‘Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal’   Rajasthan School Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasara  launched ‘Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal’ for students from classes 9 to 12.   The portal aims to provide career guidance with information on entrance examinations, scholarships and employment-oriented courses.   It is a big step of the government towards providing employment-oriented … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 1,064 crore from World Bank for dam safety   The water-starved Tamil Nadu has sought Rs 1,064 crore funding under the dam rehabilitation and improvement project (DRIP) of the World Bank. The scheme is to improve safety and operational performance of existing dams and ensure that dam safety institutional mechanisms in the state are strengthened to … Read more

TAMILNADU Organic certification centres in all districts   The agricultural sector, which had taken up a slew of major initiatives in the past few years, will primarily focus on carrying forward those schemes in the coming year. The government on Friday said it would expand the coverage under crop insurance by bringing more crops under … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu may receive Krishna water for 2 more weeks   The Andhra Pradesh government has been reducing the flow of water from Krishna river to Tamil Nadu, and now the water supply is expected to continue for a fortnight.   The Andhra Pradesh government, which had initially agreed a release of 800 cusec water as part of … Read more