Nov 2018

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra cabinet agrees to Maratha quota under new category   After 57 protest rallies by Maratha groups in the last two years, the Maharashtra cabinet on Sunday evening decided to provide reservation to the community by creating a separate category called ‘Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC)’, but didn’t finalise the quantum of quota. Announcing the decision after a … Read more

RAJASTHAN Percentage of young voters in Rajasthan below national average   The percentage of voters belonging to the age group of 18-19 in Rajasthan is just 2.58 per cent of the total population, way below the national average of 4.22 per cent.   The total population of people belonging to the age group 18-19 is 32,42,874. Out of this, … Read more

MAHARASHTRA State approves new DP of Rs 1,430 crore for pilgrim spots   The state government has given administrative approval to the revised development plan (DP) for creating basic amenities in Dehu, Alandi, Pandharpur, Bhandara dongar (hill), palkhital (resting place of palkhi) and Nevasa at a total cost of Rs 1,427.85 crore.   In September 2014 through a … Read more

RAJASTHAN Braille-enabled EVMs, voter slips for the first time in Rajasthan   For the first time in Rajasthan, at all the polling stations across the state, braille-enabled Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used for visually impaired people. Voter slips in braille script too would be provided to all the visually impaired voters during the … Read more

MAHARASHTRA   Solar power for all agri pumps by 2022 State energy minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule  said all agriculture pumps in the state will switch over to solar power by 2022.   As many as 2,000 public water supply schemes will switch over to solar power this year.   The electricity tariff for commercial and industrial consumers will reduce … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan among top 6 states to cross 3,000 dengue cases   Rajasthan has joined the club of six states that have reported more than 3,000 dengue cases in 2018 so far. In October till now, more than 200 persons have been diagnosed with dengue. Most of the cases of dengue are being reported from Jaipur. In the … Read more

MAHARASHTRA   Maharashtra may have to consult national panel before it grants Maratha quota   The state government may have one more step to take before it grants reservation to Marathas in government jobs and education under a possibly expanded OBC (Other Backward Classes) category. A constitutional amendment bill passed last year by the Centre … Read more

RAJASTHAN Flower business blooms in Rajasthan despite low production   Palaces and the rich heritage of Rajasthan, has made the state a hub for destination weddings and parties. This has led to a boom in the flower business in the state, even after a low production. There is a huge demand for flowers in the state and … Read more

MAHARASHTRA   Most industries in red zone for air pollution In a unique step, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) initiated a five star rating system in June this year to rate industries based on their emissions.   As per the MPCB five star rating, industries with emissions of PM 10 50 g/m3 or less qualify for … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage : BLOCK PRINTING   Close to Jaipur is the small township of Sanganer, the name synonymous today with the finest block printed cottons. Some of the ‘Sanganeri chipas’ have moved to Jaipur and their colourful printed creations are widely available. Block printing is a finely developed art in other parts of Rajasthan … Read more