july 2018

RAJASTHAN Proposals sought for biogas, organic fertiliser plants at cow shelters   The directorate of Gopalan department has invited request for proposal (RFP) to carry out construction of 25 biogas plants project for power generation and organic fertiliser processing plants on built, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) model to be carried out at 25 cow … Read more

TAMILNADU After two decades, Chennai Corporation increases property tax rates   After years of inertia, the Chennai Corporation and other urban local bodies in Tamil Nadu have revised the property tax rates. The new rates will be effective from this half-year period i.e., April-September 2018. The increase will not be more than 100% for commercial and rented … Read more

RAJASTHAN UK government aims to strengthen ties with Rajasthan   British deputy high commissioner Geoff Wain was in state recently to explore possibilities of a greater collaboration between United Kingdom and Rajasthan in trade and academic processes.   Trade between India and the UK rose by 15 per cent to reach 18 billion pounds during … Read more

RAJASTHAN First private UAV unit to be set up in Kota   India’s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and light bullet proof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up by DCM Shriram Industries Group on the campus of Shriram Rayons in Kota.   UAVS and LBPVS are likely to be used … Read more

TAMILNADU   Doctors seek ban on plastic chuna pouches   Ophthalmologists from across the country appealed to Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu to ban the use of plastic pouches for chuna(powdered lime) and regulate the sale of acid.   The chuna is packed in flimsy plastic pouches and can break open easily. It splashes into the eye, blinding them. … Read more

TAMILNADU SC declines to intervene in plea against T.N. quota   The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to intervene in a petition filed by two successful NEET candidates from Tamil Nadu, claiming that the 69% reservation in professional college seats in the State amounts to ‘excessive restriction’ and discrimination against forward community students.   According … Read more

RAJASTHAN State not able to implement Centre’s Ayushman Bharat   Rajasthan has expressed its inability to implement the Centre government’s Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Scheme (AB-NHPS) citing lack of time to migrate from the state-run Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana (BSBY).   AB-NHPS aims to provide ₹5 lakh health insurance cover per family. It has … Read more

TAMILNADU TN government sets up 24-hour helpline for inter-caste couples   The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that a 24-hour helpline has been set up to investigate issues faced by inter-caste couples and offer them necessary assistance and protection.   A special cell has been formed in all districts and cities in the … Read more

RAJASTHAN No expenditure on environmental awareness in last 3 years: Report   The state environment department has not spent a single rupee on environmental awareness and improvement in the last three years. According to the state environment department’s annual progress report (2017-18), the last expenditure on environmental awareness and improvement was done in 2013-14 when … Read more

TAMILNADU Migrant population to benefit through ‘mPassport Seva’   The External Affairs Ministry has simplified the procedure for seeking passports by lifting jurisdictional restrictions. The applicant can now apply for a passport from anywhere through his/her Android mobile phone using mPassport Seva mobile app.   This step had been taken in tune with ‘One India … Read more