22.06.23
Flood situation grim in Assam; nearly 1.2 lakh hit
The flood situation in Assam remained grim with incessant rain across several parts of the state inundating new areas even as nearly 1.2 lakh people were hit due to the deluge in 10 districts, an official bulletin said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ and predicted ‘very heavy’ to ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall across several districts of Assam over the next few days.
According to a flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), over 1,19,800 people are affected by the deluge in Baksa, Barpeta, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Nalbari, Sonitpur and Udalguri districts.
The Brahmaputra River’s tributary Beki is flowing above the danger mark at three places, the ASDMA report pointed
Brahmani natural arch a natl geo heritage site
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) recently declaredBrahmani Natural Archin Hemgir forest range of Sundargarh district as a National Geo Heritage site believed to be belonging to the Jurassic period.
After the bill is passed in Parliament, it will be one of the biggest Natural Arches of the country to have the geo heritage tag.
The arch is on top of Chengapahad in Chengapahad reserve forest on the way to Kanika from Hemgir, nearBrahmanivillage and 2.5 km from Kamalgra village. It is present within ferruginous sandstone of Upper Kamthi Formation, which is supposed to have taken place in lower to middle Jurassic age. The development of Arch morphology probably took place after 66 million years.
According to geologists, the oval-shaped arch is 30 metres long at the base and 12 metres in height. The alcove is 7 metres high and 15 metres wide.
Ola starts construction of gigafactory in Tamil Nadu
OlaElectric has announced the commencement of construction of Indias biggest Gigafactory. The company has installed the first pillar of its cell factory in Krishnagiri, Nadu.
Spread across 115 acres, the Ola Gigafactory will begin operations by early next year with an initial capacity of 5 GWh which will be further expanded in phases to 100 GWh at full capacity. Upon commencement of operations, this would be Indias biggest cell factory, and at full capacity, will be one of the worlds largest cell manufacturing facilities, said the company in a statement.
The company has also recently signed anMoUwith the Government of Tamil Nadu to expand its manufacturing capabilities across two wheelers, four wheelers and cells.
KU launches startup for tribal community members
The department of Sociology of theKeralaUniversity in a first-of-its-kind initiative has launched a startup for Manithookki Kani tribe members based in Vithura panchayat in the district.
Named KU Life, the startup registered with the Kerala University Business Innovation and Incubation Centre was inaugurated by minister for welfare of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and backward classes KRadhakrishnan.
The tribal members should also be further trained in modern technology in order to make other products like chairs and swings. The plan is to also expand the workshops to other tribal settlements beyond Manithookki.
Indi 2nd Indian lime variety to earn GI tag
Indi lime, belonging to the Kagzi variety, has earned a geographical indication (GI) tag for eight years from the Union Government. This is the second lime after theAssamlime to be accorded this recognition.
TheKarnatakaState Lime Development Board (KSLDB), University of Horticultural Sciences Bagalkot (UHSB) and the Department Vijayapura had worked relentlessly for the last five years to get this tag, with which growers can now expect exports of lime to about 25 countries.
Vijayapura district accounts for 58% of all lime produced in Karnataka, which ranks fourth among the states in lime cultivation.
Over 1k schools renovated under Mana Ooru, Mana Badi opened
Over 1,000 renovated government schools were inaugurated as part of Education Day in the ongoingTelanganaformation decennial celebrations. These schools were renovated under the Mana Ooru, Mana Badi scheme.
Education ministerSabitha Indra Reddyinaugurated Jillelguda Zilla Parishad School in Meerpet .
She also commenced distribution of two pairs of uniforms (136 crore), free textbooks (190 crore) and Ragi java weekly once (at an annual cost of 35 crore) to about 25 lakh students studying in government schools across the state. She also started the distribution of notebooks worth 56 crore for 12 lakh students and tabs worth 34 crore to 20,000 teachers.
The minister also launched 25 civic reading centres in Rangareddy district. These reading centres have been set up in areas with a Population of 2,500 approx and Rangareddy district has been selected for a pilot project. A total of 5,000 reading centres will be established in the state.
AP CM Jagan calls for expeditious completion of prioritised irrigation projects
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the state Resources“>Water Resources department to expedite the completion of priority Irrigation projects like Polavaram, Veligonda and Vamsadhara in a time-bound manner.
Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the department here on Monday, the CM asked them to come up with an action plan and fix the schedule for completion. Hold regular review of the progress in their execution every 15 days, he advised them.
On the Polavaram irrigation project, the officials briefed the CM that works were at a brisk pace. At ECRF dam gap-1, works related to sand filling and vibro compaction were on while at gap-2, the same works were being taken up.
Experts from Union Jal Sakthi ministry and the Central Water Commision inspected the partial sinking of a portion of the guide bund, recently, and veered round the view that this was caused by the nature of the . They advised the irrigation officials to fill up the damaged portion with rock dump and cement slurry, and give support with gaboons.
CM bats for using MPA for tourism activities as well
Chief ministerPramod Sawantsaid that the Goa roadmap declaration for will be announced at theUnited Nations(UN), which will boost tourism in the state.
Sawant demanded that the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) should be used for tourism activities and not be restricted only to import and export. He urged investors at G20 to invest in Goa’s tourism sector.
Goa is known as the Pearl of Orient. It attracts millions of domestic and international tourists, annually. The state is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, thrilling adventure Sports, mesmerizing waterfalls, scenic backwaters, Yoga and wellness retreats, delicious cuisine, rich culture and heritage. It is an all-season tourism destination where there is something for everyone.
MahaRERA to start grading of real estate projects soon
TheMaharashtraReal Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) would soon set up a grading system for all real estate projects registered with it since January this year.
Officials said that this initiative would help homebuyers make an informed decision before investing in such projects. The grading system would consider factors such as financial, legal, technical and timely completion risks, stated the order issued by the MahaRERA on June 16. The grading system would be made available on the MahaRERA website from April 2024.
The authority said that several grading mechanisms are followed globally. A grading system for projects will benefit consumers, allowing homebuyers to get a sense of projects that best fit their needs and budget.