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RAJASTHAN Solar pumps may help cut subsidized power in Rajasthan The Budget proposals provided a fillip to the vibrant solar sector in Rajasthan. As per the proposals, the import of solar tempered glass for manufacture of solar cells will be exempted from customs duty. The decision will reduce the cost of manufacturing and eventually the cost … Read more 02.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
PUNJAB NHRC issues notice to Punjab govt over excessive use of pesticides The National Human Rights Commissionhas issued notices to Punjab government and Union ministry of health and family welfare over a report that excessive use of pesticides and insecticides have left a residue of heavy metals in soil and groundwater causing various serious diseases to … Read more 01.02.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN CSI ‘e-Ratna of India’ Award Handed Over to CM ð The ‘e-Ratna of India’ award conferred upon Chief Minister Smt. Vasundhara Raje by Computer Society of India during the 52nd Annual Convention was handed over to Smt. Raje by Principal Secretary, IT & Communication Shri Akhil Arora here at Chief Minister’s residence. … Read more 01.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
PUNJAB Govt puts off launch of e-way bill system for two months For two months, the state government has put off the introduction of the e-way bill system for the intra-state movement of goods. This has brought respite to manufacturers and businesses whose sales are confined to the state. The Excise and Taxation … Read more 31.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Govt eyes revenue boost through excise collections With last year’s GST rollout limiting the scope for imposing fresh taxes or hiking tax rates, the state government is keen on increasing excise collections manifold for additional resource mobilisation (ARM). The government expects to earn Rs 5,422 crore from excise collections during this financial year. … Read more 30.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab Government launches Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana Punjab Governmentlaunched Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY)for the welfare of the downtrodden citizen across the state. This scheme is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society. It will be on the line of Antyodaya principles (Antyodaya’ means the rise of the of … Read more 28-29.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab cabinet clears draft policy for rental housing For the benefit of scores of students and elderly seeking affordable rental accommodation in the state, the Punjab cabinet on Wednesday approved a first-of-its-kind policy on rental housing to facilitate proper housing accommodation for students, corporate professionals, senior citizens and migrant labourers in the state. The draft has been … Read more 26.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Old-age pension to be cleared soon: CM Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has ordered immediate release of pending old-age pension, with instructions to the authorities concerned to regularise payment to the beneficiaries. The CM issued directives during a meeting to review various schemes of the Department of Social Security and Women & … Read more 25.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Education Dept bans use of cellphones by staff in schools The School Education Department has banned the use of mobile phones for teachers in state government schools. To ensure implementation of the ban, the school head teachers have been directed to report to the district education officers (DEO) whenever a teacher is caught using … Read more 24.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab to revamp loan waiver scheme The much-publicised Crop Loan Waiver Scheme of Capt Amarinder Singh’s government in Punjab is likely to be disrupted, as the scheme goes back to the drawing board. The scheme was launched earlier this month, with 46,556 farmers, who have availed of loans from cooperative banks, getting … Read more 23.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs