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UTTARAKHAND New Transfer Act passed in assembly In a significant move, the State Assembly passed the Uttarakhand Annual Transfer Act-2017 which would pave the way for bringing into order the contentious issue of the transfers of Government employees. The Act would give a constitutional status to the transfer policy. Under the Act … Read more 08-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Uttarakhand in India is easily accessible by air, rail and road. The Jolly Grant airport near Dehradun is the most popular airport in the region. Some domestic airlines operate flights to and from Dehradun. Uttarakhand shares an excellent railway network with most of the Indian cities and towns. The major railway stations that connect … Read more Transport of Uttarakhand
Lokayukta investigates cases of corruption, where substantiated, recommend action. He is a great check on corruption, brings about transparency in the system, makes administrative machinery citizen friendly. His functions largely depend upon jurisdiction vested in him and facilities provided for taking cognizance of citizens’ grievances promptly, dexterously and expeditiously through simple, informal mechanism devoid of … Read more Lok Ayukta and State Vigilance agencies.
UTTARAKHAND U’khand cm inaugurates bird festival at thano reserve forest The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the 5th Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival at Thano reserved forest area here on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that in addition to natural beauty, Uttarakhand is also rich in wildlife diversity. He … Read more 11-12.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND State police to organise ‘half marathon’ To create awareness about road safety measures and women safety, the Uttarakhand Police would organise a half marathon on December 17. Last year the State Police had organised a successful half marathon with a theme ‘Run Against drugs – Run against corruption’.The objective of last year’s … Read more 16.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Priority accorded to setting gis cells in each district Considering the importance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) has decided to accord priority to establish GIS cells in each district with the assistance of the planning department. The GIS cells have presently been established in … Read more 02.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Rdmc to present its first survey report on april 15 Having already started studying the major problem of migration in Uttarakhand, the Rural Development and Migration Commission (RDMC), formed in August 2017, will be coming up with its first survey report on April 15. The commission is also working with the … Read more 20.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Uttarakhand , a hill state in north India, is spread over 58,484 square kilometers. The state is located between 30° 33′ N and 78°06′ E. Uttaranchal is bounded by Himachal Pradesh in the west and by Uttar Pradesh in the south. The state shares an international boundary with two countries; in the north with China, and in … Read more Districts in Uttarakhand 1
UTTARAKHAND Early warning system helps farmers keep jumbos at bay While the man-elephant conflict stands as one of the biggest challenges before the Uttarakhand Government, technology, the Animal Intrusion Detection and Repellent System, popularly known as ANIDERS, has ultimately brought some relief to farmers. Wild elephants raiding crops and even attacking humans … Read more 07-08.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
Uttarakhand Cabinet nod to bring 7% more of Uttarakhand’s rural areas under urban local bodies Ahead of elections in 35 urban local bodies (ULB) of Uttarakhand next year, the cabinet approved inclusion of an additional 7% of the Himalayan’s state rural areas under jurisdiction of the ULBs. Officials confirmed that the ULBs will be empowered … Read more 19 & 20.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs