September 2019

TELANGANA ·       Telangana pumps up paddy storage capacity ð  With a bumper harvest of 55 lakh metric tonnes of paddy expected this kharif due to bountiful rains and a slew of farmers-friendly sops, the government has started making preparations for procurement and storage of produce on a large scale. ð The government was fully prepared … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         CM directs to ensure availability of urea ð  With a view to increase sowing during Rabi season, chief minister Ashok Gehlot directed the officials to ensure adequate availability of urea for farmers. ð  looking into the good monsoon this year, the rabi sowing is expected to increase and there should be adequate stock … Read more

TELANGANA Rotavirus vaccine launched in Telangana   A vaccine to prevent diarrhoea caused due to Rotavirus was launched in Telangana by Chief Secretary S.K. Joshi here on Thursday. It will be launched subsequently in all districts by September 30.   Diarrhoea is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in children. Rotavirus … Read more

TELANGANA   Gender gap narrows, more girls pursuing higher education in Telangana   More girls are pursuing under-graduation and post-graduation courses in Telangana, thereby narrowing the gender gap in higher education, which was prevalent seven years back. According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2018-19 released by the ministry of human resource … Read more

RAJASTHAN CM writes to PM for official status to Rajasthani language   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inclusion of Rajasthani language in the 8th schedule of Constitution to give it an official status   He said the Rajasthan Assembly passed a resolution in 2003 for this and sent … Read more

TELANGANA Telangana exports seeds to 18 countries: Agriculture minister   Telangana is currently exporting seeds to 18 countries and 65% seed requirement of the country is met by the state.   Telangana now has the capacity to produce over five lakh tonnes per year and aims to increase the capacity to seven lakh tonnes.   According to the … Read more

TELANGANA   State following economic models of US, China: CM   Chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao said that his government is following the economic model of countries like the USA, China, Japan and countries in the European Union, which have among the highest loan liabilities in the world but are also major achievers.   Telangana … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rs 600 crore loans sanctioned to over 5 lakh Rajasthan farmers   The state government has sanctioned Rs 600 crore for Kharif crop loans to over five lakh farmers.   Under the cooperative online registration and distribution scheme, over 20 lakh farmers had registered for loans. Out of this, around 15 lakh farmers have already been issued … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         White Water Rafting Expedition ‘Rudrashila’ Flagged off at Jaisalmer ð  The white water Rafting Expedition christened ‘RUDRASHILA’ being undertaken by Kalidhar Battalion was at Jaisalmer Military station. ð  The expedition christened ‘Rudrashila’ has been organised to commemorate the 75th Raising day of the Kalidhar Battalion.   ð  ‘Rudrashila’ takes its name from the … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to review Centre’s hefty penalties for traffic law violations   Rajasthan’s transport minister announced that government in the state would review the proposed compounding fees. He claimed that the high penalties were impractical.   Rajasthan is among those states which are yet to issue the notification for the Act. While the Act has been implemented … Read more