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Chennai-Based Heymath To Set “Maths Facebook”
In 2005, American writer Thomas Friedman was impressed with Chennai-based online Mathematics education platform Heymath. If friedman were to describe its aspirations at present he could make,’ maths face book’ for ,Hey math,which had former IMFchief economist Raghuram Rajan and entrepreneur Jerry Rao on its advisory board,to launch a social net working site for mathematics the first of its kind ,within three months.Symbolically, it is happening in 2012 the National mathematics year in India. The maths social network to be called as ‘Teaching Tomorrow’ will be separate non -profit venture.
Gujarat Ranked Top In Investment Proposal
Gujarat topped the list of most preferred business destination in India in year 2011. According to associated chambers of commerce & industry of India report, released on 13 Feb 2012 Gujarat at the end of 2012 got the total investment proposal worth of Rs. 16.28lakh crore. Gujarat recorded 13.52% stake in the total line investment proposals worth Rs.1.20.34 lakh crore in the country in the yr 2011.
High Level IT Security Policy In A.P
A high level IT security policy had been proposed for the Government of Andhra pradesh . A committee had been formed to formulate the policy with members from the InformationTechnology and communications department, Nasscom, National Informatics centre, Data centre Operator, The operator of the state data centre, Wipro and Security specialists from Cyber security works. This draft will be made available by March 10 2012 and circulated to all stake holders. This decision was taken at a high level committe meeting for reviewing the issue of hacking of Government websites at the A.P State Data Centre recently
A.P Village Girl In World Cup Team
International Kabaddi player, R.Nagalakshmi who hails from the remote Inkollu village in prakasam district, will hog the limemight in the women’s world cup to be held in Patna in March.
LPG Terminal Soon In Ennore
The LPG terminal project of Indian oil Petronas Pvt Ltd in Ennore, about 30km from chennai, will be completed in all respects by the forst week of next month to receive the first consignment. Apart from the imbalance in LPG demand supply in T.M, the terminal would cater to industrial consumers and also help the company faray into auto LPG dispensing.
Tirumala Museum To Showcase Lord Venkateswara’s Jewels
The tirumala thirupathi Davasthanams TDD is exploring the posibility of putting the precious ornaments of Lord Venkateswara on display at the S.V.museum .
UP Elections In Seven Phases
The Legislative Assembly elections were held in Uttarpradesh in seven phases for 403 seats. The first phase polling was held on 8 Feb for 55 seats. The second phase polling was held on 11Feb for 56 seats. The third phase polling was held on 15 Feb for 56 seats . The fourth phase was held on 19 for 56 seats . The fifth phase was held on 23 for 49 seats .The sixth phase was held on 28 for 68 seats and last phase will be held on3 march 2012. and the results will be announced on 6 March 2012.
A.P State Budget For Yr 2012-13
Andhra Pradesh Finance minister A. Ramanarayan Reddy had presented Rs, 1.45Lakh crore budget for the financial year 2012-13 in the assembly on 16 Feb 2012.The Government estimates a revenue surplus of Rs. 4,444crorre the fiscal deficit of Rs. 20,000 crore, the latter at 2.5 % GSDP .The overall state debt is likely to go up to Rs. 1,60 191crore for 2012-13 against Rs 1,39,668 crore for 2011-12. And category wise distribution of the fund as follows . Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu – 150 crore , Indira Jala Prad – 18,000crore , Electricity – 5,937crore, Housing – 2,302crore, Interest to farmer & women – 1,075crore, IT Sector – 150crore, Sports – 120crore, Transportation – 5,302crore,Home – -4,832crore ,RTC – 5,032crore,CM Fund- 600crore, Education – 15,132crore,Irrigation – 15,010crore , Agriculture- 3,175.