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RAJASTHAN President launches several schemes in Rajasthan The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, addressed a civic reception hosted for him in Jaipur, Rajasthan, by the state government on May 13, 2018. The President appreciated the Government of Rajasthan for launching the ‘Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Antyodaya Employment Scheme’ and the ‘Sunder Singh … Read more
RAJASTHAN Indian Air Force begins Exercise Gagan Shakti at Jodhpur Showcasing its precision in strike capabilities during day and night, Indian Air Force (IAF) has started exercise Gagan Shakti. Over 11 aircraft have been deployed at their operational locations. This exercise is also unique as LCA, indigenous fighters are being deployed at forward bases. … Read more
RAJASTHAN Solar pumps may help cut subsidized power in Rajasthan The Budget proposals provided a fillip to the vibrant solar sector in Rajasthan. As per the proposals, the import of solar tempered glass for manufacture of solar cells will be exempted from customs duty. The decision will reduce the cost of manufacturing and eventually the cost … Read more
RAJASTHAN Education department gears up for student enrolment drive The state education department is set to push its human resource (teachers) to make Pravesh Utsav (admission festival) a success with record breaking admissions in the election year. The tentative dates for the festival are May 1 to 19 and June 19 to 30. The … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Venezuela, Libya suspended from voting in UNGA. Venezuela and Libya were suspended from voting in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the 2016-17 session for not paying dues to the world body. This is for the second time in two years both countries have been suspended. Venezuela was to … Read more
RAJASTHAN Tourist arrivals in Rajasthan witnesses double-digit growth Tourist arrivals in Rajasthan has clocked double-digit growth in a row for the second year in 2017. Despite a higher base of 17% growth in 2016, the arrivals increased by 10.50% to 45.91 million visits in 2017 riding on the rush of domestic travelers and an improvement in … Read more
RAJASTHAN Mission ‘Pink Belt’ to empower women Keeping in mind the series of crimes against women and children, the Rajasthan women’s commission launched mission ‘Pink Belt’ for training women to be physically and mentally strong and have sound knowledge of the law. The mission aims at getting girls from college and school to … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government nod for construction on private hill land In a first, the state government has given the go ahead for constructions on hills in private land in urban areas. The urban housing and development (UDH) department and the directorate of local bodies (DLB) have jointly framed the model bylaws for the same. The … Read more
RAJASTHAN A reverse trend for learning outcome in Rajasthan The National Achievement Survey 2017 conducted by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) found a reverse trend in the learning outcomes from Class III to Class VIII. A comparative data of seven divisional headquarters in Rajasthan shows that Jaipur remains on top in most of the subjects, … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Cradle project manages to save 100 abandoned babies Cradles set up in various government hospitals for abandoned children have proved to be a success and managed to save several children who may otherwise have been left on the streets or bushes. The idea was mooted to encourage safe abandoning of children. Over … Read more