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PM inaugurates phase-I of the Link-2 pipeline canal of SAUNI project
Prime Minister has inaugurated phase-I (Link-2) pipeline canal of the ambitious Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) Yojana in Botad district of Gujarat. He laid foundation stone for the Phase-II (Link-2) of the SAUNI Yojana in Saurashtra. The design of Link-2 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Andhra Pradesh Government formulates market intervention for red chilli farmers
The Andhra Pradesh state government has formulated guidelines for a market intervention exercise to help red chilli farmers in the state who are in a great distress due to the price crash in the market yard, which is the biggest ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Telangana passes bill to hike reservations for Muslims and STs
The Telangana legislature has passed the Telangana Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in the Services under the State) Bill, 2017, that seeks to raise substantially the reservation for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
70th Himachal Day celebrated across Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh celebrated 70th Himachal Day function in Chamba. Himachal Pradesh came into existence by merging 30 odd princely states in 1948. According to a 2005 Transparency International survey, Himachal Pradesh was found to be the second least corrupt state ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Uttar Pradesh signs “Power for All” agreement with Union government
The Uttar Pradesh government has signed “Power for All” pact with the Centre to provide 24×7 power supply to all the households in the State. With this signing of the agreement, Uttar Pradesh which was the only state in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Punjab Government prohibits VIP names on Plaques and Foundation Stones
Punjab government has prohibited the inclusion of names of the government functionaries, including ministers and MLAs, on foundation stones and inaugural plaques so as to build a stronger connect with the people by shedding the VIP culture. The state government ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Haryana launched Operation Durga to ensure women Safety
Similar to that of Uttar Pradesh’s ‘anti-romeo squad’, the Haryana government has launched ‘Operation Durga’ to ensure women safety in the state. Under this operation, teams formed by the Chief Minister’s Flying Squad visited public places such as schools, colleges, bus ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Jharkhand police initiates Tare Zameen Par programme for underprivileged kids
Jharkhand Police has initiated Tare Zameen Par programme to enlighten children in Naxal-affected areas in the Palamau district of Jharkhand. This programme is aimed to restore confidence in the state police force and to encourage children to lead happy lives. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Madhya Pradesh Government launches Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana
Madhya Pradesh Government has launched Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana, a populist subsidised meal scheme for poor in the state. The scheme has been named after the BJP ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya. The first phase of the scheme was launched by Chief ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Government, NDB ink $350 million loan pact
India has signed its first loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB)/BRICS Bank for $350 million to be used in the development and upgradation of district roads in Madhya Pradesh. The objective of the project is the upgrade major ..