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RAJASTHAN AYUSH Minister Lays Foundation Stone for Homeopathy Research Institute in Jaipur The Minister of State (IC), for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik laid the foundation stone for Central Research Institute (CRI) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This will be the third CRI under the aegis of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH). In his address … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan tops in number of universities, third in colleges in country Rajasthan has topped the chart for having the most number of universities in the country. It stood third in number of colleges. The desert state has 78 universities (all types), followed by country’s most populous state Uttar Pradeshwith 72. Tamil Nadu, which is way … Read more
WEST BENGAL Kolkata becomes first Indian metro to get a floating market Kolkata is now witness to a floating market, the first of its kind across any metro. The market, as the name suggests, will be located on a water-body with boats doubling up as shops. The market, located on the … Read more
RAJASTHAN Ranthambhore hosts a record 67 tigers in reserve Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, RTR is all set to become the nursery for tigers in Rajasthan. The RTR as on date hosts the highest number of tigers in the history of the park. According to officials at the park, the total number of tigers in the park today is 67. … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: June 17 The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is being celebrated worldwide on 17th June. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. Theme of WDCD 2018 is “Land has true value … Read more
RAJASTHAN Soon, hydroponics to boost veggie production in Rajasthan The agriculture department of Rajasthan is planning to experiment with the use of hydroponics technique in the cultivation of a few vegetables. An Australian delegation visited the government’s centre of excellence at Bassi in Jaipur district recently to study the prospects of introducing the technique … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan reports 70% growth in PhD enrolments The state has recorded a whopping 70% growth, topping all other states, in enrolling research scholars in the country. The desert state has seen enrolment for PhDs jump from 4,134 to 7,010 between 2015-16 and 2016-17, according to All India Survey On Higher Education 2016-17. Surprisingly, during … Read more
RAJASTHAN Jaipur to set up mini plant of camel milk Jaipur will soon have a mini plant of camel milk, with efforts of chief minister Vasundhara Raje, a mini plant of camel milk will be set up on the lines of Saras Dairy, with the help of state government and Saras Dairy in Jaipur. … Read more
WEST BENGAL West Bengal is fast emerging as an all-weather tourist destination West Bengal is fast emerging as an all-weather destination welcoming tourists on business, social, and leisure trips throughout the year, and in terms of variety of products, the State can be matched by few States, according to Indranil Sen, Minister of State for … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government showcases tourism in Madrid The number of Spanish tourists to Rajasthanduring 2017 increased by 20% over the previous year, according to Rajasthan tourism Hence, in a bid to further give a boost to inbound tourists, Rajasthan tourism is participating at the new edition of FITUR 2018, which is taking place at IFEMA (Madrid) … Read more