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TMBU inks MoU with Meghalaya univ

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With the aim to promote quality Education and excellence in postgraduate research in cutting-edge areas of edification for students, researchers and TEACHING community, the Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) andUniversity of Science and TechnologyMeghalaya(USTM), Meghalaya,have joined hands to facilitate teaching, research and technology transfers in fields ofcommonteaching and research interests as well as in the allied activities between the two universities.

Under the collaborative arrangement, both TMBU and USTM will participate jointly in imparting education, teaching and research activities requiring expertise and . They will share laboratory facilities, enter into faculty collaboration, exchange of information etc.
AnMoU to this effect was signed by the TMBU vice-chancellorProf Jawahar Laland USTM vice-chancellor Prof Gauri Dutt Sharma at a function held in Meghalaya recently.


Peaceful Assam forging in development, asserts Governor Kataria

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Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, said with peace being restored in Assam, the state has witnessed remarkable Growth and development in along with significant improvement in law and order situation in the state in the past one decade. The Governor reached Silchar as a part of his three-day visit to Barak Valley districts. While taking to reporters after meeting with the officials of the Cachar District Administration and taking review of the implementation of the various schemes floated by the government, Kataria said, Situation in Assam has changed in the past one decade. I am happy to see that the state has made commendable development in the infrastructure front in terms of road and rail connectivity. Also, the law and order situation has improved significantly which is a positive sign. I am sure with peace being restored, development will accelerate in the state.”

Ganjam bags natl award for water resources mgmt

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The Government of India has selected Ganjam as the Best District in the field of Resources“>Water Resources conservation and management.

For the best efforts made by the District Administration led by Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has selected Ganjam for the 4th National Water Awards, 2022.

Ganjam will be conferred with the awards very soon.

Under Best District category of the award, three districts are selected, of which Ganjam ranked at top.

Ministry of Jal Shakti Secretary Pankaj Kumar has informed the Ganjam Collector about the selection. The Collector will be felicitated at a national-level event.

The National Water Awards (NWAs) were introduced in 2018 to recognise and encourage exemplary work and efforts made by States, districts, individuals, organisations, etc., in accomplishing the governments vision Jal Samridh Bharat.

It aims to sensitise the public about the importance of water and motivate them to adopt the best water usage practices.

Tamil Nadu govt for sending more students to foreign universities for research: Minister

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TheTamil Nadugovernment will take steps to increase the number ofstudentsbeing sent toforeign universitiesto carry outresearchactivities, said Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture ministerM R K Panneerselvamin Coimbatore.

Theministerinaugurated a millet food exhibition titled Futuristic Food Expo 2023 at Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and addressed a gathering consisting of students, farmers and scientists at the International Millet Conference.

At present millet is cultivated in 9.8 lakh hectares in the state. The State Government has set a target of achieving 38.2 metric tonne of millet production. TNAU should play a vital role in increasing the production of millet by introducing high yield varieties suitable for the state.

No new ayurveda college in Kerala in past 3 years: RTI

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Kerala, that takes pride in its ayurvedic tradition and aggressively markets it overseas, has not received permission to set up a new ayurveda college in the state in the past three years.

In the academic year 2020-21, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine granted permission to only one college in India to start Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course. In 2021-22, the numbers jumped to 35 and this academic year 47 colleges were given permission to start BAMS courses. However, most colleges are in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka.

According to the experts in ayurveda, the main reason for this is the ‘s decision not to set up any new private Ayurveda college in the state as it has reached stagnation. Another major reason is decreasing interest for the BAMS course.

CEIR app helps trace 1,000 phones in one month in Telangana

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In a span of a month,Telanganapolice have traced and handed over 1,000 lost cellphones to their owners throughCentral Equipment Identity Register(CEIR).

CEIR portal, aimed at curbing mobile theft, started functioning in from April 19. Hands-on training was provided to 60 master trainers from the Police department through the department of telecommunications (DoT) and CEIR user IDs were provided to all 780 police stations in the 31 police units.

AP to pour Rs 65 crore into Lidcap

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Social welfare minister Merugu Nagarjuna on Monday announced an allocation of Rs 65 crore for the leather , sharing plans on revamping the Leather Industries Development Corporation (Lidcap), consolidating lands and training skilled labour.

Holding a review of the Lidcap at the AP Secretariat, the minister said an action plan has been devised to maximise the use of all Lidcap lands and buildings, spread across 133.74 acres in Vijayawada, Vennelavalasa in Srikakulam district, Adigoppula in Palnadu district, Yadavalli in Prakasam district, Rachapalli and Ralla Anantapur in Anantapur district, G. Kondur in Krishna district and Tirupati.

With all sites having buildings and sheds in place for training, a plan in this regard will be made soon, he said.

The minister said that two footwear manufacturing units sanctioned under the Centres PM Ajay Scheme would be set up at G. Konduru in Krishna and Yadavalli in Prakasam, at a cost of Rs 11.5 crore. He also shared plans to construct a training centre building at Autonagar.

As part of the action plan, two common footwear facilities would be constructed at Rs 10 crore and Rs 30 crore, constructing buildings at Rs 15 crore and developing existing structures at Rs 10 crore.

State to use portal to bring govt at doorstep

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The will use the Maha Labharthi (mega beneficiary) portal for effective implementation of itsShasan Aplya Dari(government at your doorstep) scheme, which officials said will increase the schemes scope.

Chief ministerEknath Shindesuggested that the portal should also be used so that the maximum citizens can get benefits easily.

Officials said the initiative ofShasan Aaplya Dariis running in every district and it has been planned so that citizens get different benefits under one roof at one place. Arrangements have been made, they said. Shinde expressed the belief that the scope of the scheme will increase as citizens will be able to avail the benefits of the scheme by themselves or by filling their information at an authorized centre through the beneficiary portal.

Nashik citys satisfactory air quality now rated good

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Theair qualityofNashikcity has improved from satisfactory to good.
According to theMaharashtra Pollution Control Board(MPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Nashik city, which was satisfactory at 71 around a week ago (on May 12), has improved to 46 with good category.

As per parameters, AQI between 1 and 50 indicates good air quality, while AQI between 51 and 100 is considered satisfactory even though it causes minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

AQI between 101 and 200 is considerate moderate but it causes breathing discomfort to the people with lungs, asthma and heart diseases. AQI between 201 and 300 is poor and causes breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure.

Hry soon to start new policy for pilot training

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TheHaryanagovernment is working on a scheme, in which the state youth, who are undergoing training as pilots, will have to pay only half of the training cost or course fees.

Under this scheme, the government will bear half the fees. For this, talks are going on with various civil aviation companies. Two rounds of talks have also taken place. The state aims to provide ample EMPLOYMENT in this field by imparting training to the maximum number of pilots in the state.

He said during the last three years, the BJP-JJP colaition government has worked to set up civil aviation as an on a priority. About 350 youths are taking training in private and government flying training organizations (FTOs) in the state. Of these, around 120 are being trained by the flight simulation technique centre (FSTC) and the rest by the Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation (HICA).