Nov 2018

RAJASTHAN Stretches of two rivers polluted by sewage: Report   Stretches of two rivers in Rajasthan, Banas and Chambal are polluted by sewage. A report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) aimed at restoring water qualityin rivers has revealed that these two rivers are among 351 polluted river stretches across the country.   Water samples drawn from … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Swasth Bharat Yatra to reach Jaipur in December   Swasth Bharat Yatra, a Pan-India cyclothon and an outreach of Centre’s ‘Eat Right India’ movement, will reach Jaipur in December for spreading the message of healthy lifestyle. Health officials are making preparations for the Yatra.   After traversing through various cities and towns of … Read more

RAJASTHAN Job generation target given December deadline   The Industries department has been striving hard to meet the target of employment generation schemes of state and central governments. The district centers have been asked to fulfill the targets of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme of central government and Bhamashah Rojgar Srajan Yojna of state … Read more

RAJASTHAN 10 years on, Gurjar quota issue remains unsolved Reservation is being granted by the governments in power. Rajasthan, currently, has some 50 per cent reservation that includes 21 per cent for OBCs, 16 per cent for SCs and 12 per cent for STs and 1 per cent for MBC. Despite violent agitations, long drawn … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Bhavai Dance   This artistic form of dance is believed to be originated in the neighboring state Gujarat and was soon picked up and adapted by the local tribal men and women and gave it a distinctive Rajasthani essence. This traditional folk dance, performed by the womens of the Jat, … Read more

TELANGANA   8 Buddhist sites to be explored in Telangana   Eight new sites which are suspected to have stupas, viharas and aramas have been identified in Telangana state.   The new sites are in Dharmapuri, Makkatropet, Nerella, Sarangapur, Buddeshpalli, Donuru, Pochampalli and Dharmaram.   The other sites in the state with a significant Buddhist … Read more

RAJASTHAN Flower business blooms in Rajasthan despite low production   Palaces and the rich heritage of Rajasthan, has made the state a hub for destination weddings and parties. This has led to a boom in the flower business in the state, even after a low production. There is a huge demand for flowers in the state and … Read more

RAJASTHAN Government targets to eradicate malaria from Rajasthan by 2022   Rajasthan eyes to achieve zero indigenous case of malaria by 2022. Malaria, once a common fever, is still contributing not only to mortality and morbidity but imposes economic burden on the people. In the state, more than 3,000 cases of malaria have reported till date this year. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Election commission allows grants for cow shelters   The state government has been allowed by the election commission for grants up to Rs one lakh for cow shelters in Rajasthan. A similar grant was being given to cow shelters between 2016 – 2018 but was limited to the shelters that had cows between 150-200 in number. However … Read more

TELANGANA ·        Steep drop in liquor sales despite elections ð  Liquor sales have dropped steeply in the State this month with days to go for elections. The sales dropped 36.5% as compared to November last year, impacting revenue generation considerably. ð  The excise department was asked to crackdown on build up of liquor even if … Read more