February 2019

MAHARASHTRA ·         Mumbai university bags trophy at 34th National Youth Fest ð  University of Mumbai and Banasthali Vidyapeeth jointly won the overall trophy of 34th National Youth Festival at Chandigarh University, Gharuan ð  Winners in the 27 categories of theatre, literary, music, dance and fine arts competitions were given awards. ð  Youth festivals are the … Read more

RAJASTHAN Now, defence classes in Rajasthan schools   Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Board has decided to coordinate with the state education department to hold defence classes in schools to encourage students to join the Indian armed forces.   The classes are likely to be half-an-hour long daily in government schools. The board claims they are working on making a … Read more

MAHARASHTRA PMC eyes 500 acres for town planning schemes   The civic body may get over 500 acres under the town planning scheme in the near future. Baner, Balewadi, Mundhwa and the 11 newly merged villages will benefit from the TP schemes.   These places have open spaces, which can be used for the TP scheme. The proposals … Read more

RAJASTHAN Global Stonemart 2019   Stonemart is the largest exhibition of stone industry in the country organized by Centre for Development of Stones, FICCI and RIICO. This year seven countries like Turkey, China, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Spain and Taiwan and 16 states from India are participating the event.   Rajasthan Mineral Policy was released in … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Fifth Maharashtra agricultural fair concludes on a high note   The 5th state-level agricultural fair concluded recently with a large number of college students and farmers visiting the event at the Krishi Vigyan Kendras at Kanchanwadi, Paithan Road.   Students, researchers, businessmen, farmers and the general public visiting the expo benefited from the live … Read more

RAJASTHAN New mustard seed hub in Rajasthan to boost production   A new mustard seedhub has been opened in Rajasthan to increase mustard production in the state, which is the leading producer of mustard in the country.   The step has been taken under the scheme of the Central government to improve the production of edible oil in … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Marathwada gets Rs 1,050 crore government relief for farmers   The state government has declared relief aid worth Rs1050 crore for farmers from Marathwada, who have been affected due to a poor Kharif yield brought on by drought. Beed district has received the maximum aid of Rs254 crore, followed by Aurangabad distrcict (Rs223 crore) … Read more

RAJASTHAN 42% swine flu deaths in India are from Rajasthan: Report   Rajasthan is leading in swine flu deaths across the country. The state is one of the worst-affected states due to swine flu as 42% deaths reported in the country happened in the state. According to Centre’s report, till January 27, there are 4,571 cases and 169 … Read more