August 2019

TELANGANA 7% drop in crop area casts shadow on food security in Telangana   The area under food cropping in Telanganahas decreased up to 7.3% over a period of two years. As per the second advance estimates for 2017-18, the total area under food grains in the state is estimated at 3.1 million hectares while it … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Marriage key reason for intra-state migration According to the Census 2011 report on migration, Rajasthan’s 28% of the 6,85,00,000 population was found to be residing in a district different from their birthplace in Rajasthan. The report on migration states that the sole reason for the staggering 66% of the total intra-state migration was marriage. The report revealed … Read more

TELANGANA Real estate saved state from deeper economic crisis: Planning panel VC   Planning Board vice-chairman B Vinod Kumar said stability in real estate sector was a huge relief despite recession affecting every sector in Telangana and its growth rate. This healthy trend in real estate without negative growth helped the state maintain a status quo in ensuring receipts from … Read more

TELANGANA Telangana’s panchayats in Rs 2,500 crore power debt, seek govt aid   Gram panchayats ran up Rs 2,500 crore in arrears towards power consumption and now want the state government to bail them out. Though the yearly electricity bill of around 12,700 panchayats is between Rs 350 crore to Rs 400 crore and some of them have been partially … Read more

TELANGANA Union govt approves funds for 2,000 km of roads in Telangana   In a major boost to the Telangana government’s plans of improving road connectivity to the villages in tribal areas, the Centre has given an in principle approval to fund the development of over 2,000 kilometres of accumulated length of rural roads in Telangana. These funds … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan ranks 1st in free medicine scheme implementation   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s flagship free medicine scheme secured the top position in the country in the ranking issued by the National Health Mission (NHM).   The NHM assessed the performance of the states on the basis of effective implementation of Drugs and Vaccine Distribution Management System (DVDMS), stock … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to acquire land for northern corridor of Ring Road   The state government will soon start the process to acquire land for northern corridor of the Ring Road that will connect the Jaipur-Agra National Highway with the Jaipur-Delhi National Highway.   The length of the northern corridor will be 44-km and the NHAI will construct … Read more

TELANGANA TS to focus on ‘smoking free’ State   The State government has focussed its attention on achieving “smoking free” Telangana in the coming days by strict enforcement of the existing provisions restricting the use of tobacco.   The focus should be on educational institutions, railway stations, hotels, bus stations, government offices, shopping complexes and … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         Barmer’s per capita income has risen by 650% in 10 years ð  10 years ago, Barmer made a tryst with its destiny as its desert terrain started gushing out crude oil. In the decade-long journey, it has not only changed the fortunes of the region, but also contributed immensely to the country’s energy security. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt scheme to ensure beggar-free capital   Unlike previous occasions, this time the state government will ensure making Jaipur a ‘beggar-free capital’ by introducing a scheme, which will involve complete facilitation and rehabilitation package for the beggars. This will ensure skill development and alternative job opportunities for them.   The Rajasthan Rehabilitation of Beggars or Indigents … Read more