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RAJASTHAN Rajasthan tops in economic offences Rajasthan remains a land of gullible investors with ever-increasing numbers of chit fund scams, ponzi schemes and cheating cases. According to 2017 NCRB figures, the state topped in economic offences in 2017 with 21,645 cases and thus going past traditional cheating dens in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Bureau figures say … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Transgenders to get Rs 3,500 unemployment allowance per month The state government extended the unemployment allowance to transgenders who would now get Rs 3,500 per month as given to women under the scheme. Transgenders, who are graduates, would be eligible for the benefit. The government had hiked the unemployment allowance to Rs … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan all set to get fourth reserve for big cats Rajasthan is poised to get its fourth tiger reserve with the forest department deliberating on upgrading the Ramgarh Vishdhari wildlife sanctuary. The total area of 1017 sqkm that has been identified as the reserve area comprising two forest blocks of Bhilwara, territorial … Read more
RAJASTHAN Despite Rajasthan receiving 21% more rain, 12 districts still dry As the third spell of the south-west monsoon has come to an end, the state has got 21% higher rain compared to 2016 till Sunday. Despite flood situation at many districts this year, 12 districts in the state have received deficit rainfall which is a matter of concern for these … Read more
RAJASTHAN A reverse trend for learning outcome in Rajasthan The National Achievement Survey 2017 conducted by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) found a reverse trend in the learning outcomes from Class III to Class VIII. A comparative data of seven divisional headquarters in Rajasthan shows that Jaipur remains on top in most of the subjects, … Read more
RAJASTHAN In a first in Rajasthan, smart bins to be installed in Jodhpur In a first in Rajasthan, three smart dustbins will be installed by the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation at different places in Jodhpur. The civic body plans to install 35 such dustbins across the city soon. There will be a GSM SIM slot on this dustbin, which … Read more
RAJASTHAN India signs Loan Agreement with the World Bank for USD 21.7 Million for Rajasthan An Agreement for IBRD Credit of USD 21.7 Million from World Bank for the Strengthening of Public Financial Management in Rajasthan Project was signed in New Delhi by Shri Sameer Kumar Khare, Joint Secretary (FB and ADB), Department of Economic Affairs, … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World’s first robot table tennis tutor sets Guinness record. The world’s first robot table tennis tutor FORPHEUS in Japan has set a new Guinness World Record for its uncanny ability of being able to play the game better than most humans. FORPHEUS (Future Omron Robotics Technology for Exploring Possibility … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt mulls acquiring land for new airport in capital city In next five years Sanganer airportwill not be big enough to cater to air traffic. Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) will also table the proposal to acquire land for the new Greenfield Airport project, which was finalised recently. The JDA has proposed to … Read more
RAJASTHAN Jaipur ranks 3rd in cases of cruelty by husband in country The Pink City of India is not a safe zone for married women as figures show it is among the top three cities that have reported maximum cases of cruelty by husband or his relatives. As per the recently released National … Read more