sep 2018

TAMILNADU Tamil version of Modi’s ‘Exam Warriors’ launched   Governor Banwarilal Purohit released the first copy of Paritchaikku Bhayamen, the Tamil translation of Exam Warriors — a compilation of speeches made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering advice to students, during various occasions in different parts of the country.   Exam Warriors was translated into Tamil by V. Insuvai … Read more

TAMILNADU slaps ban onsale of e-cigarettes   The State government has prohibited the manufacture, sale (including online sale), distribution, trade, display, marketing, import and possession of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, popularly known as e-cigarettes, in Tamil Nadu.   The prohibition of e-cigarettes follows the Health and Family Welfare Minister announcing on the floor of the … Read more

TAMILNADU Gujarat groups to invest Rs. 20,000 crore in Tamil Nadu   Gujarat-based industrial groups are set to invest more than Rs.20,000 crore in Tamil Nadu. The investment is mainly in a city gas distribution network, pharmaceuticals, food processing and engineering, according to K.Gnanadesikan, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department of Tamil Nadu. The MoUs for investments will be inked … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan bags awards for implementing housing schemes    Rajasthan shined at the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Aawas (rural), Pradhan Mantri Sadak and MGNREGA at the national level by winning several awards. Rajasthan bagged the first prize at the state level in achieving the the target under the Prime Ministers Rural Housing scheme while Banswara … Read more

RAJASTHAN State to provide biogas subsidies in rural areas  Rajasthan, which has to meet a target of 3,700 household Biogas plants in the state under the National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP), has announced to provide subsidies for the same.   The National Biogas Policy that came into force from May 30 is primarily … Read more

TAMILNADU   Tamil Nadu allowed to procure 4,625 tonnes of green gram   The Centre has permitted the State government to procure 4,625 tonnes of green gram from farmers.   The procurement will be done through the National Cooperative Marketing Federation (Nafed) at ₹69.75 per kg against the current market price of ₹ 50-55 per … Read more

RAJASTHAN UDH to make ‘space’ for tourism projects   Various tourism projects signed under Resurgent Rajasthan will soon be eligible for allotment of land by local bodies without any size limits. The urban development minister reportedly has consent over a proposal to permit local bodies for the purpose. The proposal is aimed towards improving upon … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan seeks project report on feeder canal   The Rajasthan Irrigation Department has requested its counterpart in Punjab to prepare and submit a detailed project report (DPR) to reconstruct the Ferozepur feeder canal.   The feeder canal, which emanates from the Harike headworks, has a capacity of 11,192 cusecs and was constructed in 1952-53. … Read more

TAMILNADU New solar policy in the works in Tamil Nadu   Tamil Nadu will soon have a new solar policy with the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA), the state nodal agency for renewable energy, putting out the draft of the Tamilnadu Solar Energy Policy, 2018 for comments from various stakeholders. It envisages various incentives for energy … Read more

RAJASTHAN Jaipur Literature Festival begins in Houston   Jaipur Literature Festival was begun in Houston with a soulful music performance followed by stimulating discussions.   The festival is touted as the world’s largest free literary festival.   The inaugural session also saw Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor discuss his book “Why i am a … Read more