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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 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 that work on construction … Read more 01-02.07.18 UKPCS (Uttararakhand) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND UP,Uttarakhand forest departments to work jointly to curb poachers Forest officials of UP and Uttarakhand have agreed to join hands for protecting wildlife in Amangarh Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Bijnor and Corbett National Park in the neighbouring state. The foresters of both states have decided to set up joint patrols and share intelligence besides … Read more 30.06.18 UKPCS (Uttararakhand) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand court sets limit for loudspeakers The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the state government to set the limit of loudspeakers at 5 dB(A). The court also disallowed any person or organisation, including religious bodies, from using loudspeakers without written permission and submitting an undertaking that the news level wouldn’t exceed 5 dB(A). INTERNATIONAL … Read more 29.06.18 UKPCS (Uttararakhand) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND District to get Rs 50 Lakh each for water conservation Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has announced a fund of Rs 50 lakh for each district for water conservation. The CM called for officers to keep a record of water availability in water sources and maintain records of those that have dried up. The … Read more 28.06.18 UKPCS (Uttararakhand) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Singapore, Panama industry offers to invest in state Indian Ambassador to Panama Ravi Thapar and Indian High Commissioner in Singapore Javed Ashraf on Wednesday met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat in Dehradun informing the latter about the keenness shown by industrialists in both the countries to invest in the state. … Read more 27.06.18 UKPCS (Uttararakhand) Current Affairs