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 Now, defence classes in Rajasthan schools   Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Board has decided to coordinate with the state education department to hold defence classes in schools to encourage students to join the Indian armed forces.   The classes are likely to be half-an-hour long daily in government schools. The board claims they are working on making a … Read more

TAMILNADU ICT Academy Bridge 2019 Conference Inaugurated in Tamil Nadu     Dr M. Manikandan, Minister for Information Technology of Tamil Nadu inaugurated ‘ICT Academy Bridge 2019’ conference in the city that witnessed more than 1,000 participants from government, industry and academia. Organized by ICT Academy, the 37th edition of the conference is the largest Industry-Institute Interaction Event … Read more

RAJASTHAN Global Stonemart 2019   Stonemart is the largest exhibition of stone industry in the country organized by Centre for Development of Stones, FICCI and RIICO. This year seven countries like Turkey, China, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Spain and Taiwan and 16 states from India are participating the event.   Rajasthan Mineral Policy was released in … Read more

TAMILNADU Chennai Corporation has seized 88 tonnes of banned plastics in the January   Tamil Nadu’s Chennai Corporation has seized 88 tonnes of banned plastics from various parts of the city in January. According to the data compiled by the civic body, the largest quantity of banned plastics has been seized from outlets in Kodambakkam zone. The civic officials have seized 16.23 … 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

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu State approved Rs.158 crore for drinking water supply scheme   Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami sanctioned158 crorefor taking up drinking water supply schemes across the State. This approval is in view of the below normal rainfall during the north-east monsoon.  While 122 crorehas been earmarked to Chennai Metro Water to take up suitable drinking water supply … Read more

RAJASTHAN 42% swine flu deaths in India are from Rajasthan: Report   Rajasthan is leading in swine flu deaths across the country. The state is one of the worst-affected states due to swine flu as 42% deaths reported in the country happened in the state. According to Centre’s report, till January 27, there are 4,571 cases and 169 … Read more