June 2018

HARYANA Haryana govt approves spv for horticulture international market   Haryana Government on Tuesday decided to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV)—Haryana International Horticultural Marketing Corporation Limited (HIHMCL) — incorporated under the Companies Act 2013, to facilitate work of the international terminal market within a fixed time-frame.   The corporation would set up a … Read more

RAJASTHAN Chambal’s receding water level threatening aquatic life   The river currently has several endangered species, including 1,600 gharials, 600 crocodiles and 70 dolphins. Forest officials said water levels have fallen up to two feet in some areas, threatening habitat of the highly endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). The crisis has forced the National Chambal Sanctuary officials in Uttar … Read more

HARYANA Haryana to take 5 monuments in nuh under state protection   The Haryana Government has decided to bring five monuments in Nuh district under State protection for conservation as per the provisions of the Punjab Ancient Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1964.   Giving details about the monuments, the spokesman said, … Read more

RAJASTHAN Sikar secures first position in district health ranking   Sikar secured first place in the district health ranking, which will be done every month for motivating the districts to improve healthcare services in their respective districts based on their rankings. Jaipur I and Jaipur II’s dismal performance has earned them 29th and 19th rankings in … Read more

HARYANA Haryana power consumption hits new high   The peak power demand has touched a new high of 10,126 megawatt in Haryana during this summer.   “The electricity demand has increased as compared to last year.  Last year, the highest demand of electricity was recorded 9,773 megawatt, whereas this year, the demand has been recorded … Read more

RAJASTHAN No books for Urdu medium schools in Rajasthan   Since the year 2005-06 supply of books to the Urdu medium schools have been stopped due to various reasons and teachers in those schools are forced to teach the students translating from the Hindi medium books.   There are eight Urdu medium schools left in Rajasthan after state has … Read more

HARYANA Haryana govt notifies to fix tenure of head of dept at three years   Haryana Government has notified to fix the tenure of Head of Department (HoD) at three years.   “After completion of service of three years as HoD by the incumbent officer, the department would consider the next eligible officer working on … Read more

RAJASTHAN NTCA approves relocation of two tigresses to Mukundra   With the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) giving its in-principle approval, all hurdles have been cleared for the relocating of two tigresses to the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR).   The lone tiger at (MHTR) is now expected to have tigress from the Ranthambore Tiger … Read more

RAJASTHAN Now, insurance for vegetable, fruit farmers   FARMERS growing vegetables and fruits in Rajasthan are to get insurance for their crops from now. Agriculture minister Prabhu Lal Saini on Monday said that Prime Minister’s Modified Weather Based Crop Insurance has been implemented in the state and tenders will be issued this week.   Farmers … Read more

HARYANA Haryana to install 10 lakh smart meters in 5 districts   Haryana Government has accorded approval for installation of 10 lakh smart meters in five districts of the State.   For this, a Memorandum of Understanding between Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and Haryana Power Distribution Utilities would be signed soon.   In the … Read more