April 2019

TELANGANA BSNL announced a slew of tariff plans for Ugadi   Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced a slew of tariff plans as part of its Ugadi offering in Hyderabad.It also announced three new pre-paid plans to meet the demand of consumers who want voice-focussed plans rather than data-heavy ones. BSNL has seen its rise in market … Read more

RAJASTHAN Kekri block of Ajmer ranks No. 1 on health performance   Ajmer’s Kekri block has secured first place among all the blocks in the state, for best implementation of national and state health programmes and for improved health indicators. No block from Jaipur has managed to book a place in first 10 positions. Amber of Jaipur … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan cops to launch ‘Friends of Police’ drive   In a bid to improve law and order situation of the state and local intelligence, the Rajasthan police will launch a new initiative as part of community policing. Just like Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan police will be soon launching a unique model of policing called ‘Friends … Read more

TELANGANA GMR raised USD 300 mn bond for Hyderabad airport expansion   GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd.on 4th March announced that it has priced a $300 million bond in the international market. It had entered into a purchase agreement to issue and allot $300 million senior secured notes of five-year tenure at a coupon rate of 375%. The proceeds … Read more

TELANGANA State seeks service of ex-armymen for polls   Former defence personnel and retired cops are being roped in for election duty in Telangana because of shortage of 131 companies of central paramilitary forces for conducting the Lok Sabha polls on April 11.   The number of critical polling stations, which were 10,280 during Assembly polls, have … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Juma   By the latter part of the 17th century, Chalky Juma was Court dress which was called Kachotia Juma, Round Juma was introduced by King Akbar.   The bodice was worn on the juma and the bottom which came up to the knees.   But later, its length increased so … Read more

TELANGANA Revenue dept yet to rectify 2.5 lakh errors in records, passbooks   The Telangana government had taken up LRUP (Land Records Updation Programme) in September 2017 with an objective to update age-old land records and put an end to land disputes, but the revenue department has not been able to rectify the mistakes even … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Tunic (Angrakhi)   Tunic: It was called an Angrakshi till the Guptas period.   The Apbransha form of Angrakshak is called Angrakhi.   The rural people wear white tunics, it is also called bugtari in the rural language.   The tunic with Enamel creeper was very popular in Rajasthan.   There … Read more

TELANGANA   Draining of Singur project hits water supply to 500 villages   In November 2017 an order was issued by the Special Chief Secretary to the Government according permission to release 15 tmfct water from Singur to Nizamsagar, and Nizamsagar to Sriramsagar project (SRSP) through Kakatiya Canal for irrigation below Lower Manair Dam Ayacut … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more