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UTTARAKHAND   U’khand to open college in every block, announces CM   The State government will open a college in every development block. Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat made this announcement while speaking as the chief guest a public felicitation held for him at the Soban Singh Jeena (SSJ) university campus in Almora.   Rawat … Read more 26.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand tableau wins third position in R-Day parade   Out of the tableaux of various States which participated in the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi, the Uttarakhand tableau- Kedarkhand was won the third position.   Union minister of State for youth affairs and sports Kiren Rijiju presented the award at … Read more 24.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   In pre-budget meet, U’khand govt requests Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for green bonus, more allocation of funds for border roads in the hills   Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a pre-budget meeting with states. In the meeting, the Uttarakhand government raised 15 issues, including those pertaining to environment conservation and border security and … Read more 23.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   NTCA lauds tiger relocation in Uttarakhand The apex tiger conservation body of the country – National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) – has appreciated the efforts of the Uttarakhand forest department in relocating tigers from the Corbett to Rajaji Tiger Reserve (RTR).   The NTCA has also suggested more patrolling on foot and on elephants. Also, the south boundary and … Read more 22.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand’s biggest flyover opened for traffic   Following trial runs and other load testing formalities, the 2-km-long Haripur Kalan flyover — which is the biggest in the state — was opened for vehicles. Sources said that the flyover would be officially dedicated to the people in the next few days.   The flyover starts from Saptrishi Gate … Read more 21.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand government increases MGNREGA working days from 100 to 150   The Uttarakhand government announced that the number of working days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) will be increased from 100 to 150 days.   The entire cost will be borne by the state government.   This decision … Read more 20.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   ‘U’khand vehicular density increases by 26L in 20 yrs’   From four lakh vehicles in 2000, the vehicular density has increased to 30 lakh in Uttarakhand in 20 years, thus seeing a rise of 650%.   Traffic directorate is in the process of introducing technology-based traffic management on Uttarakhand roads. As part of … Read more 19.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Maharaj launches projects to boost tourism   Ropeways are being built at various locations to boost tourism. One of these locations is from Thuligaad to Purnagiri where a ropeway is being built in the public private partnership mode. The State’s Tourism, Culture and Irrigation minister, Satpal Maharaj said this after inaugurating tourism facilities … Read more 18.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand to open 190 Atal Utkrisht Vidyalayas   Uttarakhand government issued a mandate to open 190 schools (two in each block) in the state under Atal Utkrisht Vidyalaya. As per the mandate, these 190 Atal Utkrisht Vidyalayas will be affiliated with the CBSE board and will open from the next academic session. Announcing the … Read more 16-17.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   CM approves more funds for developments in Gairsain   Continuing with decisions to develop summer capital Gairsain, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat granted approval to `4.59 crore for developing residential facilities for Government officers and employees at Gairsain.   The Bridge, Ropeway, Tunnel and Other Infrastructure Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (BRIDCUL) has … Read more 15.01.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs