Rashtrakuta for UKPCS Mains

Rashtrakutas The Rashtrakutas called themselves descendants of one named Satyaki. But there is difference of opinion about their origin among the historians. According to some they were originally of Dravidian peasant extraction. From some of the inscriptions of the Chalukya kings it is known that the Rashtrakutas were feudatories of the Chalukyas. Perhaps their original … Read more Rashtrakuta for UKPCS Mains

17.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Piped natural gas supply in State   In a major step towards bringing in natural gas pipeline directly to kitchens, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the first piped natural gas connection by Indian Oil Adani Gas for Udham Singh Nagar district.   At the launch of road show for city gas … Read more 17.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

16.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Teerth purohits of Kedarnath observe fast   Teerth Purohits of Kedarnath observed a one-day fast.   They were protesting against the government for carrying out beautification work at the temple allegedly in violation of religious and ancient beliefs. The protesters also decided to observe fast every Monday.   After performing morning prayers and … Read more 16.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

15.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Storm warning: Officials told to be prepared   With the weather department warning of rain and hailstorm in parts of Uttarakhand, the police on Monday asked all its district heads to stay alert and  prepared.   State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), disaster response teams and water police personnel should be ready with necessary … Read more 15.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

13-14.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND Central insurance for 20 lakh families of Uttarakhand, announces CM Rawat in Shimla   A central scheme, which was aimed at providing health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to 5.4 lakh identified economically weak families of Uttarakhand, will now include over 20 lakh families in Uttarakhand. A memorandum of understanding in this regard … Read more 13-14.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

12.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   State government announces 2% hike in DA   The state government on Wednesday announced a 2% hike on Dearness Allowance (DA) in the hill state with immediate effect.   The move will benefit over 1.5 lakh employees in Uttarakhand.   The hike has been implemented and the employees would get the benefit starting from … Read more 12.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

11.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Restrictions near eco zone eased     The government has eased infrastructure-development restrictions in the Bhagirathi river eco-sensitive zone, a 100-kilometre stretch between Gaumukh and Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand.   The notification makes way for development projects for the marquee Char Dham project. In 2012, the government had severely restricted development works in an … Read more 11.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

10.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Health Department to audit death of infants in all dists   Worried at the increasing number of children dying at birth, the Department of Health has decided to undertake regular audit of death of infants in all the districts of the state. The Chief Medical officers (CMOs) have been entrusted with the task … Read more 10.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

09.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   After Centre doles out Rs 515cr fund, government to add 330 health centres in villages   In a boost to health facilities in Uttarakhand, the Centre has approved Rs 515 crore for the state under the National Health Mission. The funding this year is a jump from the amount of Rs 425 crore that was … Read more 09.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

08.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand amends land management Act   In a move that will make sale of land easier, the Uttarakhand government has amended the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Management Act, 1950.   “Earlier, land below 3.125 acres was not allowed to be fragmented and sold. After the amendment, such sale or purchase done within a period … Read more 08.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs