july 2018

RAJASTHAN Adopt a Heritage – Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’     The ‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. Under the scheme, the government invites entities, including public sector companies, private sector firms … 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 Rajasthan improves in Water Resources Management   By restoring 80 per cent of the irrigation potential of identified water bodies, largely through community-managed ponds and tanks, Rajasthan has improved its ranking in the federal think tank NITI Aayog’s composite water management index (CWMI).   Rajasthan has done some good work in restoration of surface … Read more

RAJASTHAN 2nd National Tourism Conclave organised in Rajasthan   The 2nd National Tourism Conclave was organised in Jaipur as top officials of the state tourism department said a number of “pro-tourism” projects being executed in the state would give a major boost to the sector.   The state has something for all kind of tourism … Read more

TAMILNADU 17,000 roads to be repaired   The Chennai Corporation is likely to start work soon on restoring damaged roads along 17,000 stretches in various parts of the city.   The civic body will kickstart the work this week after the government sanctions ₹260 crore in the first phase. “Priority has been given to added … Read more

TAMILNADU Noon meal scheme eliminated caste bias: Governor Banwarilal Purohit The mid-day meal scheme, introduced by former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), was instrumental in eliminating caste discrimination among students, as children of all castes were served food together, Governor Banwarilal Purohit said.   Tamil Nadu has consequently been able to achieve 46% gross enrolment … Read more

RAJASTHAN 35 POCSO courts to come up in Rajasthan  The state government has in principle agreed for setting up of 35 POCSO courts in the state. one POCSO court will be set up at each of the 33 district headquarters and two in the bigger districts of Jaipur and Jodhpur The government a few days … Read more

TAMILNADU Vermicompost is distributed from Raj bhavan to 70 TN schools   Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit launched the distribution of surplus vermicompost produced on the Raj Bhavan campus to about 70 schools in the city free of cost. The aim is to create awareness about solid waste management among students. In his speech, the Governor laid emphasis on the salient features of … Read more

RAJASTHAN To avail govt schemes, 75,000 transgenders to get ID cards   Transgender Welfare Board will soon issue multi-purpose identity cards to about 75,000 transgenders in the state to help them avail of government schemes.   The person will have to give an affidavit stating that he or she is a transgender and provide age, … Read more

TAMILNADU Fossil museum in Ariyalur is set to be inaugurated by Tamil Nadu CM   Thefossil museum at Varanavasi near Ariyalur town is in the state of completion and it will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister in a few days. The 100-acre museum will showcase the natural formation of rocks that provide evidence of the existence of dinosaurs and … Read more