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UTTARAKHAND Rise in mercury spells warning bells for forest fires in Uttarakhand The hill state is likely to witness above-normal temperatures in the coming five to six days, raising concerns of increased forest fires in the region. The state forest department is already battling intermittent infernos at a time when its beat watchers … Read more 28.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Act to regulate pvt varsities soon: Minister After receiving flak over the fee-hike issue by a private medical college, Uttarakhand Minister of State for Higher Education (independent charge) Dhan Singh Rawat said the government would soon bring an umbrella act to regulate the private universities. “We will not allow the private universities … Read more 27.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM rawat flags off ‘sarathi’ hill police patrol unit Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat flagged off the ‘Sarathi’ hill patrol unit of the police in Rudraprayag. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched the Triyugi Narayan wedding destination scheme and telemedicine service at the Agastyamuni community health centre. Expressing … Read more 21.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Forest dept launches awareness programme for raising green cover Considering the importance of forests in conserving the whole ecosystem, International Day of Forests is marked every year on March 21. Gearing up for the day, the forest department and some social organisations have launched various awareness programmes to enhance the green … Read more 20.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Gangotri portals to open on April 18 The portals of the Gangotri shrine will open to the public on April 18 (1.15 pm) on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. “Although the portals of the Yamunotri shrine will also open on April 18, the timing will be decided on Yamuna Jayanti on March … Read more 18-19.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Anti-Conversion Bill draft gets nod The state Cabinet has approved the draft of the Anti-Conversion Bill (Religious Freedom), making religious conversions brought through force, coercion, inducement, marriage and other means a cognisable offence. As per provisions of the draft Bill, besides making forced conversion a cognisable offence, it will also attract … Read more 17.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM launches automated e-gate pass system In sync with digital India drive, a system of E-gate pass in Uttarakhand secretariat and Vidhan Sabha started. Under the new system which will operate along with the old system of making gate passes, E-passes of guests, employees and vehicles can be issued from any … Read more 16.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND UNDP roped in to restore dry springs The Uttarakhandforest department has roped in United Nations Development Program (UNDP) agency and other non-government organisations for identification and restoration of dry springs in the forest area. The initiative is aimed at taking immediate measures for spring conservation and rainwater harvesting. The alarmed forest department has begun … Read more 10.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Women to be trained in making LED lights Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat today launched a programme for women self-help groups at Thano near here which will train them in making LED lights. The five-day programme named LED Gram Light Training programme will train 50 women from 10 SHGS in … Read more 07.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · India, Bangladesh, Russia Sign Pact For Rooppur Atomic Plant Indian companies can now participate in construction and installation works in the “non-critical” category for the Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, according to the Russian atomic energy agency Rosatom. The Rooppur project is the first initiative under an Indo-Russian deal to undertake atomic energy … Read more 03.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs