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RAJASTHAN Districts told to set up migratory hostels for poor children State education department has directed district education officers to felicitate seasonal or migratory hostels for students of Class-I to Class-VIII in the age group of 6-14 whose parents migrate to other cities for work during winter season. The specialised hostels are meant for economically poor … Read more
RAJASTHAN Two from Rajasthan get Padma Shri Narayan Das Maharajand Maharao Raghuveer Singh from Rajasthan have been awarded Padma Shri on January 26. Maharaj from Jaipur and Singh from Sirohi have been nominated for the award for excellence in social work and history, respectively. Seventy-five-year old Maharao Raghuveer Singh from Sirohi was awarded Padma Shri for … Read more
RAJASTHAN Vedaaranya fest in Sikar from January 12 ð Vedaaranya Heritage Festival 2018 will be organized at Ramgarh Shekhawati, Sikar district, from January 12 to 15. ð The festival is part of department of tourism’s efforts to position Rajasthan as one of India’s most happening heritage destinations for domestic and international tourists. This event is a part of promotion … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan reports 70% growth in PhD enrolments The state has recorded a whopping 70% growth, topping all other states, in enrolling research scholars in the country. The desert state has seen enrolment for PhDs jump from 4,134 to 7,010 between 2015-16 and 2016-17, according to All India Survey On Higher Education 2016-17. Surprisingly, during … Read more
HARYANA Haryana begins process for budget 2018-19 The next fiscal budget 2018-19 in Haryana will be prepared keeping in view the schemes for the upliftment of weaker section of the society and 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Haryana Finance Minister Capt. Abhimanyu said that Haryana’s budget for 2018-19 is being … Read more
HARYANA Govt plans to rename Nangal dam after Chhotu Ram: Minister Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister OP Dhankar described the Bhakra Nangal Dam and canal as the lifeline of people. The state government would try its best to rename the dam after Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram. He was addressing the gathering at a function … Read more
RAJASTHAN Mandawar becomes second liquor-free village in Rajasthan Mandawar in Bhim tehsil of Rajsamand district has become the second alcohol-free village of the state after Kachhbali. The referendum on Saturday saw 59.86 % of voters demanding removal of liquor shops from the area. Of the total registered 2,711 voters, 1,779 participated in the poll. Of these, 1,623 … Read more
HARYANA Micro irrigation scheme shows positive results in saving water Haryana Government on Wednesday said the micro irrigation scheme adopted on pilot basis in the State has shown fruitful results in saving water and boosting output. An experiment made on paddy crop in Kurukshetra district has not only helped in saving 42.3 per … Read more
RAJASTHAN International spice conference in Jaipur from Feb 4-7 The third edition of international spice conference will be held at Jaipur from February 4 to 7. Over 750 delegates from various countries, including representatives of international spice associations, policy makers, and farmers, are expected to participate in the four-day meet. The central … Read more
RAJASTHAN MCI again denies approval for 7 Rajasthan government medical colleges In a big blow to medical education in the state, Medical Council of India (MCI) has yet again recommended to the Centre to not give permission for the establishment of seven proposed government medical colleges in seven districts of the state. The state government here was … Read more