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RAJASTHAN Govt may launch scheme to provide cost-effective power The Rajasthan government is likely to initiate ‘Kusum Yojna’ to install solar water pumps from next month, with an aim to raise income and provide cost-effective electricity to the farmers. “The Kusum Yojna is likely to start from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from next … Read more
RAJASTHAN Biogas plants to come up at each gaushala Biogas plant with a capacity of more than 100 cubic metre will be set up at 25 guashalas (cow shelters) in Rajasthan and each biogas plant will produce 5-10 metric tonne bio manure every day. Each gaushala will be given a subsidy of 50% … Read more
TAMILNADU N. Assembly says no to Dam Safety Bill The Assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a special resolution urging the Centre to keep the Dam Safety Bill, 2018, in abeyance until the concerns raised over the legislation by Tamil Nadu and other States are addressed. The resolution, proposed by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, … Read more
TAMILNADU State to seek monthly quota of Cauvery water in three instalments Tamil Nadu would impress upon the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) at Monday’s meeting to ensure apportioning of the State’s monthly quota of water in three equal instalments. The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee should also monitor the flow of water, which … Read more
TAMILNADU Government mulls giving free power in lieu of land for sub-station The problem of acquiring land for sub-stations will be a thing of the past soon, as Tangedco is mulling over providing free power to land owners (farmers) – who have applied and waiting – ready to part with their land in rural areas. A similar … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh discontinues ceremonial guard of honour Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh has discontinued the ceremonial guard of honour accorded to his office, Raj Bhawan officials said. While a letter in this regard was sent by his office to the state government, the practice was discontinued during his recent visit to Jodhpur … Read more
TAMILNADU 1,000 solar pumpsets at 90% subsidy’ Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday made a slew of announcements, including extension of subsidy to 1,000 solar power pumpsets at 90% subsidy, aimed at giving a boost to the agriculture sector. Making a suo motu statement in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said those … Read more
RAJASTHAN University of Rajasthan offers courses in three foreign languages University of Rajasthan offers courses in three foreign languages Spanish, French and German. Since the courses have started there have been a growing interest in the students for the languages and with globalisation and internet facilities students from different backgrounds are applying. Department of European languages, Literature … Read more
RAJASTHAN Blood donation: Rajasthan at dismal 24th spot Voluntary blood donation in summers has taken a significant dip leading to crisis of blood in some blood banks of the city. One blood bank in a private hospital faced shortage of blood which was immediately helped by social organisations by holding blood donation camps in different parts of the city. However, … Read more
RAJASTHAN Interlinking of rivers project gets clearance by water panel The Central Water Commission (CWC) has given hydrological clearance to Rajasthan’s first interlinking of rivers project called Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). ERCP aims to provide drinking water to 40% of state population through interlinking of rivers. It proposes to provide drinking water … Read more