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RAJASTHAN Rajasthan introduces incentive for govt school staff State education department has set a new goal of ‘Drop Out Free Panchayat’ (DOFP) for teachers leading enrollment drives in its schools. Officials say that those gram panchayats which are declared DOFP will be rewarded by the state. The DOFP status is granted after officials confirmed … Read more
WEST BENGAL West Bengal to hold talks on fare revision for buses, taxis For the first time in four years the state has not rejected the transport department’s proposal to increase the fare of buses and taxis. Instead, it has assured to speak to all the stake holders to develop a mechanism that will … Read more
RAJASTHAN Sikar secures first position in district health ranking Sikar secured first place in the district health ranking, which will be done every month for motivating the districts to improve healthcare services in their respective districts based on their rankings. Jaipur I and Jaipur II’s dismal performance has earned them 29th and 19th rankings in … Read more
WEST BENGAL West Bengal Government decides to invest Rs 107 cr to check riverbank erosion The West Bengal Governmentdecided to invest 107 crore rupees to check erosion at vulnerable areas along the banks of the Ganga and the Padma. A stretch of 15 kilometers will be concretized, to prevent erosion. The work will be … Read more
INTERNATIONAL · U.S. and South Korea agree to suspend joint military exercise scheduled for August South Koreaand the United States have agreed to suspend all planning activities regarding the “Freedom Guardian” military drill scheduled for August. Last year, 17,500 American and more than 50,000 South Korean troops participated in the Ulchi Freedom Guardian drills, although the … Read more
RAJASTHAN RHB to take online route for clearing large stock After several failed attempts to sell surplus houses, the Rajasthan Housing Board(RHB) is now adopting ‘online method’ to reach the buyers. The decision was taken to woo buyers within the state and other parts of the country. Due to prolonged slump in the real estate … Read more
INTERNATIONAL · India and United States to hold inaugural 2 plus 2 Dialogue on July 6 in Washington, DC This new dialogue format was agreed upon between the two sides during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington in June 2017. External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and minister of defence Nirmala Sitharamanwill take part … Read more
RAJASTHAN Godawan breeding centre to be set up in Baran dist A centre for breeding the dwindling number of Great Indian Bustard(GIB), which comes under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, will be set up at Sorsen in Baran district. This centre will be set up under the supervision of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) GIB experts. … Read more
INTERNATIONAL India to host European Union Film Festival Putting aspotlight on the latest European cinema, the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will premiere in New Delhi on 18th June, 2018 at the Siri Fort Auditorium. With a selection of 24 latest European films from 23 EU Member States, this years’ film … Read more
RAJASTHAN Chambal’s receding water level threatening aquatic life The river currently has several endangered species, including 1,600 gharials, 600 crocodiles and 70 dolphins. Forest officials said water levels have fallen up to two feet in some areas, threatening habitat of the highly endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). The crisis has forced the National Chambal Sanctuary officials in Uttar … Read more