August 2019

HARYANA Navraj Sandhu is new home secretary of Haryana   Navraj Sandhu, a 1984 batch IAS officer is the new home secretary of Haryana. She replaces S S Prasad, who attained superannuation on Wednesday. With her appointment, the speculations regarding Haryana’s new home secretary are over. Notably, this is for the first time when Haryana will be having … Read more

HARYANA ·         Soon, hygiene must while preparing food in temples ð  To ensure that devotees are served hygienic langar at places of worship, the state government will soon launch ‘Project Bhog’ in the state. ð  The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken the initiative to implement ‘Project Bhog’ across the country. … Read more

HARYANA Malaria cases in state down   The number of malaria cases in Haryana has registered a sharp decline compared to last year. As many as 1,867 cases of malaria were reported between January 1 and August 29, 2018. The number of malaria cases in the corresponding period of 2019 is 640.   As per … Read more

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more