23.06.23

Meghalaya to keep track of displaced

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Like other states in the northeastern region,Meghalaya, which too has been affected by the steady exodus of people from violence-hitManipur, has decided to keep track of the displaced.

Chief minister Conrad Kongkal Sangma said directions have been given to the authorities concerned to keep track of people from Manipur taking refuge in Meghalaya.

He further said the has put a system in place, as part of which the headmen of the various localities and the district administrations are keeping track of everyone who is coming to Meghalaya from Manipur.

Worst flood year in Assam is 2022

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All the 35 existing districts (before the remerged four districts with their original districts in December last year) reeled under the ravaging floods.

According to the ASDMA data, a total of 838 people died in the floods in the state during 2013-2022, of whom 181 died last year, which is the highest human death toll in floods in a year. A total of 160 human deaths were reported in 2017 while 122 in the Covid pandemic-hit 2020 and 102 in 2019.

In view of the impact of the floods in the state last year that left a tale huge loss in crops, property, animal and Livestock as well as human lives, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority has geared up its preparation with other departments to deal with the deluge as the pre-monsoon period has already begun in the state.

Simple Energy to raise $100mn in next phase

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Electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy is in the process of raising $100 million as part of its next round of fund raising even as it scales up supply chain and retail footprint for its just launched product Simple One.SuhasRajkumar, founder-CEO, Simple Energy said, So far we had cumulatively raised just under $50 million and now were raising $100 million. Weve already raised a large chunk of it and will complete the fund raise round by the end of this quarter.
The current round has seen participation by family offices, institutions as well as the companys existing shareholders. Simple Energy has just started production and it began selling its e-scooter from June first week.

Haritham Jeevitham launched at Peermade

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Education ministerV Sivankutty inaugurated Haritham Jeevitham programme atPeermadeby planting a tree sapling.

Peermade is sending out a message to the entire state by starting the carbon neutralization project. I wish more such models will come up in the state to address climatic and environmental issues. More trees have to be planted in an attempt to mitigate issues caused by climatic change and that message needs to be taken to the younger generation, the minister said.

Sivankutty also declared Anakkara Government Higher School with Green Campus and Clean Campus tag.

‘Special darshan’ for elders in 400+ Karnataka temples

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After the successful rollout of the Shakti scheme, the on Wednesday ordered a ‘SpecialDarshan’ facility for devotees aged 65 years and above, in all muzrai temples ofKarnataka.

Devotees can henceforth avail direct darshan of deities by producing their Aadhaar cards or any other valid age proof at ‘A’ and ‘B’ category temples under the muzrai department.

The facility can be availed in 400-plus temples, including Subrahmanya Temple at Kukke, Mookambika temple at Kollur, Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru, Nanjundeshwara temple at Nanjangud, Mahadeshwara temple at MM Hills, Saundatti Yellamma temple in Belagavi and Banashankari temple, Bull Temple and Gavigangadhareshwara temple in Bengaluru.

Asia’s Largest Housing Project Rises in Kollur

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KCR Colony in Kollur, billed as Asia’s largest housing project, is set to accommodate around 60,000 people with its 15,600 2BHK housing units and 112 high-rise buildings.

The organised a media tour of the 145.50-acre project, which is being provided free of cost to the beneficiaries. This initiative is part of the government’s goal to build one lakh double bedroom houses, with a project cost of 1,489.29 crore, including housing and Infrastructure.

The colony features green spaces, parks, playgrounds, and semi-luxury amenities. It includes lifts, power backup, recycling of treated water, underground electrical cables, and energy-efficient street lighting.

Additionally, there are shopping complexes, cycling tracks, Sports facilities, community centres, schools, bus terminals, Police and fire stations, healthcare facilities, and various other amenities.

CM Jagan to launch Jagananna Suraksha scheme across 15,004 village/ward secretariats

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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy would launch the month-long Jagananna Suraksha programme across 15,004 village / ward secretariats. He would do this online from the CMs Camp Office in Tadepalli.

The chief minister is keen that no eligible beneficiary is left behind in availing the benefits of his governments welfare schemes. In this context, he started the flagship programme Jagananna Suraksha to redress the grievances in this connection. He would be taking Jaganannaku Chebudam to the next level by covering each house in every village.

Officials said the Jagananna Suraksha teams consisting of volunteers, staff of V/W secretariats, public representatives and enthusiasts admiring Jagan Reddy and his government would start house visits from June 24.

Goa Roadmap: G20 adopts path to future of tourism

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The Goa Roadmap for Tourism will serve as a shared blueprint for nations to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) identified by the United Nations, said Union tourism ministerG Kishan Reddy

Reddy reminded the ministers and international delegates of the transformative power of tourism and the urgent need to implement strategies to safeguard the future of the global tourism Industry.

He said the G20 tourism working group had identified five priorities: Green tourism, digitalisation, Skill development, tourism MSMEs, and destination management. The Goa Roadmap for Tourism features case studies emphasising the best practices and advances in place among G20 members and guests countries with regard to the identified key priority areas.

The Union ministry of tourisms Travel for LiFE programme has been incorporated in the Goa Roadmap for Tourim. The programme aims to sensitise and mobilise the power of youth in the country to position India as a global destination for sustainable tourism. It also aims to nudge visitors and tourism businesses to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage.

Maha sends DPRs of five dams to Goa for scrutiny

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TheMaharashtra governmenthas prepared revised detailed project reports (DPR) for four Dams at Virdi and one in Ambadgao in Dodamarg taluka, and sent them to the Goa government for scrutiny. The dams will utilise water from tributaries flowing into Goa.

After the tribunal gave its final award pertaining to the allocation of water, Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka each filed special leave petitions before The Supreme Court to enhance their .

As required, Karnataka accordingly prepared a revised DPR of its damming and diversion schemes, and obtained the necessary approval from the Central Water Commission.

As the proposed damming schemes of Maharashtra cover a command area of less than 2,000 hectares, it is not mandatory to take prior approval from the Central Water Commission.

Indias first hydrogen train to run from Jind

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In a first in India, hydrogen-powered trains are expected to start from Haryanas Jind district by the end of this year and first hydrogen plant of the country is being set up in the district, said Shobhan Chaudhry, general manager (GM) of Northern RAILWAY, who visited the spot on Thursday.
Indias first hydrogen plant is being set up near the railway junction in Jind district. The plant development has entered the final phase and hydrogen will be produced from water.

The first prototype of the hydrogen train is expected to commence in the fiscal of 2023-2024 between Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway. They said now trains were being run by diesel and electricity and this project would be new for the country.

The Hydrogen fuel-based train of eight bogies will be Environment friendly. Higher officials visited the site to take stock for setting up the hydrogen pump at Jind and to set up the required .