February 2019

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu asks Centre for more coal   Tamil Nadu government has asked the Centre to increase coal supply to Tangedco to enable the latter to meet the increasing power demand in the state, especially in the absence of wind power. The request was conveyed to the centre.   The total coal required for Tangedco’s power stations is … Read more

RAJASTHAN Jaipur to be awarded Open Defecation Free ++   The efforts made by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) are finally giving fruitful results as Jaipur city will soon be awarded with the certificate of Open Defecation Free ++ (ODF ++).   As per JMC officials, very soon the official declaration will be made and Jaipur will be given the … 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

RAJASTHAN Government schools to stop vocational training   Rajasthan government recently issued a circular to put a full stop to the vocational training that is being provided in government schools. Vocational training was started by the former government in 905 schools for students studying from classes IX to XII.   The aim of this training was to enable students to … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu seeks more time to convey feasibility of women’s open jail   The state government has sought six weeks’ time before the Madurai bench of the Madras high court to submit the feasibility of a special open air prison for women in the state. The court had earlier directed the state government to revisit the eligibility … Read more

RAJASTHAN International Annual Desert Festival’ begins in Jaisalmer   The 40th International Annual Desert Festival kicked-off in Jaisalmer with thousands of tourists participating in the colourful event.   The three-day festival, which exhibits rich cultural heritage of the desert state, commenced with a colourful procession from Gadsisar lake fort.   It will have interesting events … 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

RAJASTHAN Indian Air Force to display firepower in Pokharan, Rajasthan   Indian Air Forceis set to demonstrate its full combat and fire capabilities during ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti-2019’ in the Pokharan firing range close to Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan today. Akash missile firing, gun firing from Advanced Light Helicopter and MiG 29’s air-to-ground role will be … 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 Government seeks feedback on tourism policy by February 20   In its bid to expedite the process of rolling out a new tourism policy, the state tourism department has sought stakeholders’ feedback and inputs by February 20.   Six working groups have already been formed covering various areas where initiatives can be taken to improve … Read more