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Madhya Pradesh Increases Women’s Reservation to 35%

November 8, 2024

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved an important increase in women’s reservation in state government services. The proposal raises the reservation from 33% to 35%. This decision aims to bolster women’s empowerment in the state. ..

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Karnataka Waqf Board Claims 17 Monuments in Bidar Fort

November 8, 2024

The Karnataka Board of Waqfs declared 17 monuments within the historic Bidar Fort as its property. This announcement has raised concerns and confusion among local authorities and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which manages the fort. Background on Bidar ..

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Sikkim Implements Odd-Even Traffic Rule in Gangtok

November 6, 2024

The Government of Sikkim introduced an Odd-Even traffic regulation in Gangtok. This measure aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the city. The initiative affects both private and government vehicles. Traffic Regulation Details The Odd-Even rule applies to the Gangtok Municipal ..

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Tamil Nadu Land Act Sparks Controversy Over Water Bodies

November 6, 2024

The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023, was enacted on October 18, 2024. It aims to facilitate land acquisition for major infrastructure projects. However, the Act has ignited controversy among various stakeholders, including environmentalists and farmers’ groups. ..

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Meluri Becomes Nagaland’s 17th District

November 5, 2024

The Nagaland government announced the creation of Meluri as the 17th district of the state. This upgrade from a sub-division to a full district marks administrative changes in the region. Meluri is notable for being predominantly inhabited by the Pochury ..

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Tamil Nadu Court Advances Invasive Species Eradication Efforts

November 5, 2024

The Madras High Court reported progress in eradicating exotic and invasive species from Tamil Nadu’s forests. The focus is on a specific invasive species, Senna spectabilis, which is set to be completely removed by October 1, 2025. This initiative is ..

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Kerala’s Coastal Zone Management Plan Approved

November 5, 2024

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change approved Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) for ten coastal districts in Kerala. This decision aligns with the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification of 2019. It allows for relaxed rules, enabling development ..

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Punjab’s Hybrid Rice Controversy

November 5, 2024

Punjab’s paddy milling sector is facing challenges regarding the late storage of paddy. The controversy revolves around hybrid rice seeds, specifically Sava 7501, Sava 7301, and 468. While hybrid rice is known for enhancing productivity globally, Punjab rice millers question ..

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