Oct 2018

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage: – Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar Jain Temples   These are one of the oldest temples in the state located at Bikaner. Built in the fourteenth century, these temples are named after two brothers named Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar respectively. These temples were built in commemoration of the twenty third Tirthankara Parshvanathji. Made chiefly of … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu CM opens Rs 629crore infra projects   Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami  inaugurated over bridges, residential quarters, police stations, fire and rescue services stations and other infrastructure projects by highways and minor ports, home and energy departments costing Rs 629 crore.   The projects inaugurated on Wednesday include Malliakarai-Rasipuram-Tiruchengode-Erode Road upgraded at … Read more

RAJASTHAN Jaipur gets first Leopard Safari   Country’s first Leopard Safari project—Jhalana Leopard Project—was duly inaugurated by Forest Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar. On the lines of Jhalana Leopard Safari Project, leopard safaris will be set up in seven different districts of the state where the population of Leopards is abound. This will not only enhance … Read more

RAJASTHAN NGT starts inspection of polluting industrial units in Jodhpur   The Rajasthan Pollution Control Board has begun inspection of textile and steel industries of Jodhpur in pursuance of the directions of the NGT. Total 418 units will be inspected by six teams of the board According to World Health Organisation report, Four of the … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Centre withdraws Rs 37 crore grant for research from Rajasthan University  Rajasthan University (RU) is facing a setback after the Centre’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) has withdrawn the grant of Rs 37 crore to the university reportedly due to RU’s inability to spend the amount wisely. In 2014, Promotion of University … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu: Make exports compulsory for sugar mills, plead industry association   The sugar mills in Tamil Nadu, whose production has been exceeding domestic demands since the last two seasons, want the government to make exports compulsory for each sugar mill.   As per the estimates of the Indian Sugar Mills’ Association sugar production … Read more

TAMILNADU Amendment bill casts shadow over free electricity scheme   The Central government’s draft amendment bill on the Electricity Act, if adopted in its present form, may compel the Tamil Nadu government to scrap the existing scheme of free power supply for farmers, hut-dwellers and sections of domestic consumers.   In Tamil Nadu, the scheme … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Zika cases rise to 106 in Rajasthan    The number of people infected with Zika virus rose to 106 Rajasthan. Of the total affected people, 25 are pregnant women.The team of experts from ICMR has changed the insecticides which are being used in the city and neighbouring districts to kill mosquitoes that spread … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·        Rajasthan heritage: Jagdish Temple ð  This temple is located in the City Palace complex. Made using the Indo-Aryan architectural style, the Jagdish Temple was created in 1651. Built in honour of Lord Vishnu, the temple is the largest in Udaipur. A three storied wonder, this structure has exquisitely crafted pillars. The temple is … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan textiles industry goes to downturn   For the last two years there has been no growth in the textile industry, the mainstay of Bhilwara’s economy. The city is home to 850 textile units that create direct employment for 85,000 people and indirect employment for 60,000. Unlike in other industrial towns, here migrants make … Read more