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RAJASTHAN Plan to sell packaged camel milk through ‘Saras’ counters The state government is planning to sell packaged camel milk through ‘Saras’ counters of the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) from next month. “A proposal worth ₹7 crore has been sent to the government, whereby a camel milk dairy plant will be set up … Read more
RAJASTHAN Operation Alert’ from August 7. BSFwill start its exercise ‘Operation Alert’ on the western international border adjoining Pakistan from August 7. The exercise would continue till August 20. Officers all branches of BSF will take part in the drill. Already, the entire western border adjoining Pakistanin J&K, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat has been … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan gets its fourth liquor-free village Through a referendum, the villagers voted to shut a decade-old liquor shop in Foga. With over 97% votes going against the shop, the verdict was crystal clear. The polling was organised by the excise department. Only 46 votes were polled in favour of the liquor shop, and 30 votes … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government schools to grow veggies, fruits The state government has directed education department officials to help schools grow vegetables and fruits on their campus to reduce the cost of midday meals (MDM) and give students a first-hand experience of gardening. The department has asked its officials to identify fertile land on school campuses … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan second in environment-related offences Salman Khan’s involvement in 1998 blackbuck poaching case is an indicator as to how Rajasthan has remained one of leading states in reporting environment-related offences. According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2016 report, the state registered a total of 190 cases for violations related to Wildlife Protection Act … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan role model for green buildings in India: Minister Green buildings, which enhance productivity and health, have become popular and led to the proliferation of green building norms across the world. This was discussed at the three-day international conference, the 15th edition of the Green Building Congress 2017, which began on Thursday in the city. … Read more
RAJASTHAN Cybercrimes: Major challenge for state, Jaipur Cybercrime has emerged as a major challenge for the Rajasthan as well as Jaipur police. As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) figures released, Rajasthan is among the top four states in cybercrime while Jaipur is the third most cybercrime-prone city in the country. According to the data, Uttarakhand registered 2,639 … Read more
RAJASTHAN Jaipur, Jodhpur, Durgapura cleanest stations in India: Railways survey Three railway stations in Rajasthan bagged top honours in the railways’ cleanliness survey unveiled by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. Jaipur, Jodhpur and Durgapura were the top three ranking railway stations among 720 stations. Andheri, Virar and Naigaon railway stations were the top three among … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan cabinet lifts ban on transport of ‘Nagori’ calves The government will make the necessary amendment to Rajasthan Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act, 1995, to allow the export of these male calves to states where slaughter is banned. The move was proposed by Gulab Chand Kataria-led sub-cabinet committee about … Read more
INTERNATIONAL 59th Grammy Awards The 59th Annual Grammy Awards were announced by the Recording Academy announced at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. British singer Adele won the most … Read more