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UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand government earns Rs 580 crore in first two months of GST implementation The Uttarakhand government has earned Rs 580 crore in the first two months of implementation of the GST regime in the state, according to sources in the state finance department. Over 96,000 traders in the state had registered in the new system. By … Read more 26.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Uttarakhand Cabinet nod to bring 7% more of Uttarakhand’s rural areas under urban local bodies Ahead of elections in 35 urban local bodies (ULB) of Uttarakhand next year, the cabinet approved inclusion of an additional 7% of the Himalayan’s state rural areas under jurisdiction of the ULBs. Officials confirmed that the ULBs will be empowered … Read more 19 & 20.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Centre releases Rs 4 crore to build toilets in Uttrakhand The central government has released Rs 4 crore for construction of individual and community toilets in urban areas of Uttarakhand under Swachh Bharat Mission. Sources in the state government said that approximately Rs 2 crore have been sanctioned for 500 community toilets and Rs … Read more 30.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Post GST, sales fall at Uttarakhand Khadi ashrams. The implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) on July 1 has affected sales at the central government-run Khadi Gramudyog outlets in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region. Earlier, items sold at Khadi outlets across the country were exempted from taxes. Post GST, 28 Gandhi Ashrams … Read more 08.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Chamoli district gets vehicle with first aid motorcycle responder to help accident, landslide victims Landslides and road mishaps are frequent in Uttarakhand, especially in the hills and it usually takes a long time to take a victim to a hospital. Keeping this in mind, Chamoli district police has come up with a unique concept of … Read more 15 & 16.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Uttarakhand Uttarakhand posts Rs 22 crore loss from power thefts in financial year 2016-17 Once a power surplus state, Uttarakhand has suffered a line loss of more than 18% costing over Rs 22 Crore in financial year 2016-17. Line loss amounts to waste or theft of power against amount of electricity produced … Read more 02.09.2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Pancheshwar Dam oustees flay Himalayan Day celebration A group of people of different villages which are slated to be submerged in Pithoragarh district for Pancheshwar dam of 5040 megawatt Indo-Nepal project condemned the duplicity of the government in celebrating Himalayan Day on Saturday one hand, and building this massive dam against the wishes of … Read more 09 & 10.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand schools protest education minister’s directive Uttarakhand schools have resented education minister Arvind Pandey’s directive to paste details of teachers including their photos and mobile numbers on school notice boards. In a meeting attended by heads of 38 schools who are part of the Principals Progressive Schools’ Association (PPSA), many schools said … Read more 29.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND HC seeks report on poor condition of US Nagar health centre Uttarakhand high court asked the state government to submit a reply within two weeks regarding the poor state of a primary health center in Jaspur, Udham Singh Nagar district. Primary health centres were created as a first line of defence in … Read more 23 & 24.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Cabinet nod to bring 7% more of Uttarakhand’s rural areas under urban local bodies Ahead of elections in 35 urban local bodies (ULB) of Uttarakhand next year, the cabinet, on Wednesday, approved inclusion of an additional 7% of the Himalayan’s state rural areas under jurisdiction of the ULBs. Officials confirmed that the ULBs will be … Read more 07.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs