UTTARAKHAND   Two residential Sanskrit Universities to come up in Uttarakhand soon   With assistance from Swami Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved Limited, Uttarakhand will soon have two Sanskrit Universities with residential facilities. One university will come up in Rudrapur in Kumaon region while the other will be constructed in Pauri in Garhwal. Both the universities will … Read more 12.07.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Garbage collection to start on ppp mode   The door to door garbage collection service meant to collect garbage from the houses of the residents is all set to be operated on the public private partnership (PPP) mode.   Things would be finalised in 10 to 15 days. Now, the door to door … Read more 11.07.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   No handing over of rest houses to tourism corp   Armed with the recent Supreme Court order, the state forest department on Monday ruled out handing over five of its rest houses to Uttarakhand Eco-tourism Development Corporation Ltd (UEDCL).   The court order gives the entire control of forest rest houses (FRHs)and inspection … Read more 10.07.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Ducation deptt decides to go on massive plantation drive   The education department has decided to undertake a large scale plantation drive in the schools and offices of the department in the ensuing monsoon season. The department has made plans for a massive plantation exercise on July 25.   Under the plan one … Read more 08-09.07.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand likely to get its first doppler radar within six months   The demand for installation of Doppler radars which had arisen after the 2013 disaster is likely to be met in the near future. According to officials, the task of installing the Doppler radars in Uttarakhand is expected to start within six … Read more 07.07.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand High Court declared animals to be ‘legal persons’   A division bench of Justices Rajiv Sharma andLokpal Singh bestowed the unique status on the animal kingdom while issuing a series of directions to prevent cruelty against animals. The Uttarakahnd High Court in the past had given a similar right to river Ganga when it ordered that the … Read more 06.07.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Ujvnl achieves record power generation in first month of new financial year   The Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) has set a record in power generation from its Maneri Bhali II and Pathri hydro power projects in 2018. The Dharasu power house of the Maneri Bhali II project on Bhagirathi river in … Read more 05.07.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   HC declares animals legal entities   A division bench of Uttarakhand High Court has declared the entire animal kingdom as legal entities having rights, duties and liabilities of a living person to be protected by the citizens of Uttarakhand.   The direction was made on a petition filed for the welfare of animals, … Read more 04.07.18 UKPCS (Uttararakhand) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Ngos will have to extend its activities in mountainous areas of the state too   The non- governmental organisations (NGO) working in field of education in Uttarakhand would now have to compulsorily extend its activities in mountainous areas of the State in order to continue association with the State education department. A decision … Read more 03.07.18 UKPCS (Uttararakhand) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND Join Our Telegram Channel   PM reviews rishikesh- karnprayag rail project   The progress of ambitious Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project was reviewed by the Prime Minister   Work of first package of Rs 16216 crore project has started. In the first phase, 5.7 km Veerbhardra- New Rishikesh rail line is being taken up. He said … Read more 01-02.07.18 UKPCS (Uttararakhand) Current Affairs