August 2019

MAHARASHTRA Acute encephalitis syndrome cases on the rise in Maharashtra, say experts   While the number of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) has been less in the state of Maharashtra, in comparison to other north Indian states, a data shared by the state’s health department showed a steady increase in the number of cases since past … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to table bill against honour killing, khap panchayats   A bill proposing stringent laws against the menace of honour killing. The bill also proposes steps to curb the powers of khap panchayats, which often issue arbitrary diktats.   The bill may propose imprisonment for a period between six months and five years, along … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra clears river-linking plan for drought-hit parts   The state cabinet agreed to implement the Damanganga-Pinjal river-linking project-originally meant to involve Gujarat as well-on its own. The Rs10,800-crore project is expected to divert 73 tmc (thousand million cubic feet) of water towards drought-prone Marathwada and North Maharashtra as well as Mumbai. Officials claim 31 tmc will come to Mumbai from … Read more

RAJASTHAN Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary likely to be made tiger reserve   The state government will soon send a proposal to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for developing Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary (RVS) in Bundi as a tiger reserve.   The state has three tiger reserves, home to 85 big cats, with the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) … Read more