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UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand forest fires down by 93% Forest fires that occurred with alarming regularity between February and June in Uttarakhand, ravaging thousands of hectares of forests and affecting hundreds annually, have recorded a drastic decline this year. From 2,158 wildfire incidents last year, the number was down to just 134 this season — a … Read more 25.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Tourism dept starts online registration for self-employment schemes To provide employment opportunities to those who have returned to the state in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the Uttarakhand tourism department has started the online registration facility for Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Tourism Self-Employment and Homestay Scheme. The scheme is aimed at enabling local youths to … Read more 24.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand mulls Char Dham Yatra for locals The Uttarakhand government and Char Dham Devasthanam Board are jointly working on drafting the standard operating procedure (SOP) to start the Char Dham Yatra for state residents from July 1. A report has been sought from the district administrations to chalk out the yatra plan while keeping the restrictions of the pandemic … Read more 23.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Wasim Jaffer appointed head coach of Uttarakhand cricket team Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has been appointed head coach of the Uttarakhand cricket team for the upcoming domestic season. The highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy, Jaffer had announced retirement in March this year after playing for over two decades, primarily for domestic giants … Read more 21-22.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Coaching centres demand MSME categorization The members of Uttarakhand Coaching and Library Association (UCLA) stated that the Uttarakhand Government should bring all the coaching institutes under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) category considering the current financial crisis amid Covid-19 pandemic. In a Press conference organised here on Thursday by the association, … Read more 20.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM launches e-collectorate system in Dehradun Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the e-collectorate system in Dehradun. As per the requirements of the time, it is important to maximise the of technology. The e-collectorate system will not only prove more convenient to the citizens but will also save time and prevent unnecessary visits … Read more 19.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Nepalese FM radio stations start giving weather bulletins of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura After Nepal’s parliament endorsed the political map that shows the disputed areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiadora as part of its territory earlier this month, some Nepalese FM radio stations close to India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh have started giving … Read more 18.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Noted Uttarakhand folk singer Heera Singh Rana passes away in Delhi Noted folk singer of Uttarakhand Heera Singh Rana died at the age of 78. Heera Singh Rana was born in 1942 in Manila Dandholi village of Almora. He began singing in various forums since the age of 15. Recently he was … Read more 17.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM approes Rs 110 crore to facilitate self employment The Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has approved a sum of Rs 110 crore for the district magistrates to facilitate self employment for migrants who have returned to Uttarakhand. Rawat said that the State Government will provide all assistance to those who have returned … Read more 16.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand govt gets permit for sand mining, extraction of other minor minerals till June 30 With the state’s coffers running dry due to Covid-19-incduced lockdown, the Uttarakhand government got permission for sand mining and extraction of other minor minerals till June 30 this year to tide over the crisis. This year in March and April, minor … Read more 14-15.06.20 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs