April 2019

MAHARASHTRA Justice Pradeep Nandrajog takes oath as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court   Justice Pradeep Nandrajog took oath as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.   He was d the oath by Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao at the Raj Bhavan.   Justice Nandrajog was serving as the Chief Justice … Read more

RAJASTHAN Kekri block of Ajmer ranks No. 1 on health performance   Ajmer’s Kekri block has secured first place among all the blocks in the state, for best implementation of national and state health programmes and for improved health indicators. No block from Jaipur has managed to book a place in first 10 positions. Amber of Jaipur … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan cops to launch ‘Friends of Police’ drive   In a bid to improve law and order situation of the state and local intelligence, the Rajasthan police will launch a new initiative as part of community policing. Just like Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan police will be soon launching a unique model of policing called ‘Friends … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Mumbai tops in tax collection   After doing everything possible to make industrialists, businessmen and potential tax evaders pay up, even inviting resentment from many assessees, the all-India tax collections by the income tax department on March 31, the last day of the financial year 2018-19  stood at over Rs 10.94 lakh crore — … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Ancient Maharashtra    Cave Architecture   Maharashtra is famous for its caves and rock cut architectures.   It is said that the varieties found in Maharashtra are wider than the caves and rock cut architectures found in the rock cut areas of Egypt, Assyria, Persia and Greece.   Rock Cut Architecture   Rock cut … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Juma   By the latter part of the 17th century, Chalky Juma was Court dress which was called Kachotia Juma, Round Juma was introduced by King Akbar.   The bodice was worn on the juma and the bottom which came up to the knees.   But later, its length increased so … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra Architecture   Maharashtra is famous for its caves and rock cut architectures.   It is said that the varieties found in Maharashtra are wider than the caves and rock cut architectures found in the rock cut areas of Egypt, Assyria, Persia and Greece.   The Buddhist monks first started these caves in the … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Tunic (Angrakhi)   Tunic: It was called an Angrakshi till the Guptas period.   The Apbransha form of Angrakshak is called Angrakhi.   The rural people wear white tunics, it is also called bugtari in the rural language.   The tunic with Enamel creeper was very popular in Rajasthan.   There … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra: Soon, citizens can register property documents online   The online registration of property documents was rolled out in Mumbai from April 1 and will cover the entire state shortly. Even before visiting the registration office, citizens will be able to upload their documents on the website of the department of registration and stamps and also get them … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more