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PUNJAB New teachers transfer policy; transfers through computer software Aiming to usher in greater transparency, the Punjab cabinet today cleared a transfer policy for teaching staff in government schools that will be implemented from the ensuing academic session, an official said. The Transfer Policy 2018, which the cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh … Read more 08.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Jhunjhunu goes from worst sex ratio to the best in Rajasthan The 2011 census brought Jhunjhunuin Rajasthan the ignominy of being the district with the lowest sex ratio of 837 girls per 1,000 boys among 33 districts of the state. Seven years on, the district is being hailed as a model with the sex ratio at … Read more 08.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
PUNJAB Rs 129 crore released for social schemes The government has released a grant of Rs 129 crore for the payment of the old age pension and other social security schemes to the beneficiaries for the month of January, said Social Security and Women and Child Welfare Minister Razia Sultana in a press release. … Read more 07.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt sets up committee to study farmers’ demands The state government has set up a five-member cabinet sub-committee under home minister Gulab Chand Kataria to study the demands of farmers’ organisations and representatives and give recommendations to the government. The government’s move to set up the sub-committee under Kataria is seen as one to … Read more 07.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
PUNJAB Govt offers concessions for affordable housing projects In a bid to make available houses at affordable prices to the lower income groups in the state, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has offered major concessions for developing colonies that will offer affordable houses to the needy. For this purpose the department has … Read more 06.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Chief Minister conferred with e-Ratna award by Computer Society of India Chief Minister Smt Vasundhara Raje has been given the India’s first e-Ratna award by the Computer Society of India. She has been conferred with e-Ratna award by Computer Society of India (CSI) and Rajasthan under her governance has emerged as the ‘Best e-Governance … Read more 06.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab inks MoU with Nandan Nilekanis e-Gov to provide online services Punjab government in both transparent and smooth manner, the state government signed a MoU with e-Governance Foundation (e-Gov) of Nandan Nilekani. According to the MoU, a total of 67 services would be provided online within a span of 1 year under 12 modules namely … Read more 05.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN RVPNL awarded for “Best Performing Power Transmission Utility” in India Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam ltd. (RVPNL) has been awarded CBIP award 2018 for “Best Performing Power Transmission Utility” in India. This award has been given to RVPNL in a function ceremony held at New Delhi on 3rd January 2018 by Dr. Satya … Read more 05.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
PUNJAB Another e-auction of properties next week The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) and the regional development authorities working under the Department of Housing and Urban Development would offer various types of properties in the e-auction commencing on March 5. Properties would be available for bidding up to 3 pm on March … Read more 03.03.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Government nod to foundation on Mukundra tiger reserve The state government has given its nod to constitute Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) foundation ahead of shifting tigers by March. Once tigers are relocated to Mukundra, Rajasthan will be able to boast to have foundations in place for big cats in all three reserves, including Ranthambore and Sariska. … Read more 03.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs