22.04.23

Munda launches tribal artisan welfare scheme in Imphal

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Union tribal affairs ministerArjun Munda launched the Marketing and Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) scheme to strengthen the livelihood means for tribal artisans through efficiency in procurement, logistics and marketing of tribal products from northeastern states. Chief minister N Biren Singh was present at the launch of the scheme.

The Centre, under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been taking up initiatives for Empowerment, creation of EMPLOYMENT opportunities and the upgrade the livelihood of tribal people across the country.
He informed that the PTP-NER scheme is fully funded by the Centre and abudgetof around Rs 143 crore has been allocated for its implementation.


Asias longest oil pipeline laid across Bputra to connect Majuli with Jorhat

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The Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) has accomplished the Herculean task of layingAsias longest river crossing oil pipeline of bigger size (24-inch diameter and above), which is also the second longest in the world, connecting river island Majuli with Jorhat in upperAssam.
The IGGL said the laying of the hydrocarbon pipeline beneath the mighty and aggressive Brahmaputra by horizontal directional drilling (HDD) method was completed.

With the completion of the Brahmaputra HDD, the IGGL has achieved more that 71% physical progress of the North East Gas Grid (NEGG) project and we will be able to complete the Guwahati-Numaligarh section of the NEGG by February 2024.

State govt pays 441.76cr interest on farm loans

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The transferred Rs 441.76 crore to Cooperative banks and primary Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS) towards interest of loans taken by farmers for 2022-23, a government statement said.

The government said total interest borne by the state government for 2022-23 is Rs 856.99 crore. The government had paid Rs 415.17 crore in the first phase earlier. The government gives farm loan up to Rs 1 lakh to eligible small and marginal farmers at zero per cent interest.

Crime against women in TN on the rise

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Crimes against Women in Nadu increased significantly in 2022 in comparison to previous years, shows data tabled by the State Government in the assembly on Thursday during the demand for grants of the Home, Prohibition, and excise department.

There were 2,918 crimes against women in 2022, includingrape(432), dowry death (29), cruelty by husband and relatives (1,043) and molestation (1,414). The comparative figures for 2021 when 2,421 cases were registered were 442, 27, 875 and 1,077.

The number of white-collar crimes increased by 21% in 2022 over 2021. There were 3,382 cheating cases in 2021 and 4,320 in 2022. Likewise, criminal breach of trust cases went up by 41% from 126 in 2021 to 216 in 2022. There were 132 cases of kidnapping and abduction cases in 2020, 183 in 2021 and 201 in 2022.

Kochi gets more decentralized plants

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Kick-starting corporations move to set up decentralized projects for waste treatment, some of the councillors in the local body have started decentralized biodegradable waste treatment Plants in their divisions.
LSG ministerM B Rajeshsaid that measures were on to set up decentralized waste treatment plants in the entire city by May.

At Ravipuram division, around 400 families have been given biobins for treating biodegradable waste generated in their households.

TS-Agros to set up millet stalls to be run by women

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Making the most of the massive campaign during the International Year of , theTelangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation(TS-Agros) has decided to set up millet stalls run by Women entrepreneurs across the state. As a first step, TS-Agros has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR) and Akshaya Patra Foundation.

In the first phase, one or two centres in every district and 10 in Hyderabad will be established. Currently, selected women are undergoing training and awareness programmes on millets as well.

Land resurvey completed in 2,000 villages in A.P., says Minister

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Minister for Revenue and Stamps Dharmana Prasada Rao said that the resurvey of land has been completed in 2,000 revenue villages across the State.

Mr. Prasada Rao, Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ch. Venu Gopala Krishna and MP Margani Bharat, and Collector K. Madhavilatha on Sunday inaugurated the Rythu Bharosa Kendra, Panchayat Secretariat and the Tahsildar office in Gopalapuram mandal in East Godavari district.The three government buildings have been built with a 1.5-crore grant.

The government initiated the move following the expiration of the 99-year lease of the land (1,754 acres) given to the Narsapuram Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Company before Independence. It was given away to the farmers who have been enjoying its possession for some years.

Calangute tops list of beaches with most rescues by Lifesavers

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The popular Calangute beach stretch topped the list of Goan beaches with the highest number of rescues by lifesavers, while more rescues were carried out by Lifesavers off Palolem beach, than any other beaches in South Goa, according to statistics released by Drishti Marine, Goas -appointed lifeguard agency.

As per the findings, 167 rescue operations were conducted in the waters off Calangute beach the highest number in the entire state followed by Baga with 113 rescues and Arambol with 43 rescues, followed by Morjim (29) and Vagator (24) in North Goa.

Palolem led the ranking of beaches with the most rescues in South Goa with 25 rescue operations. This was followed by Colva with 18 rescue operations and Benaulim with six rescues while Agonda and Cavelossim reported five rescues.

The statistics include only those rescue operations which were carried out off Goa coastline.

Govt panel to conduct feasibility study on Kolhapur-Type weirs

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The government has constituted a committee to carry out a feasibility study and conclude if Kolhapur-Type (KT) weirs or cement weirs can be constructed instead of earthen Dams.

According to the official, the panel will conduct a study to ascertain if construction of weirs, both upstream and downstream, at dam sites of rivers helps to store water and recharge groundwater at different levels. It will examine the cost and efficiency of raising the structure and estimate the amount of land that can be brought under cultivation.

TheHaryanagovernment has notified The Haryana Disposal of Rented Government Properties Policy 2023 for government departments, boards, corporations and authorities for selling its properties (shops/houses) under possession of individual or private entities by way of rent or lease, for the last 20 years or more.

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Haryana chief secretarySanjeev Kaushalsaid the policy will be applicable only to property parcels up to 100 sq yards per beneficiary/per land parcel for all such properties which had been leased or rented before June 1, 2001.

Kaushal said the policy would not be applicable on land of departments of tourism, transport and Health and family welfare. It will also not be applicable on shamlat lands,panchayat lands, panchayat samiti and zila parishad lands.