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UTTARAKHAND NGT orders closure of 8 units in Sitarganj The National Green Tribunal has ordered closure of eight industrial units in Uttarakhand’s Sitarganj area after the Central Pollution Control Board found them violating pollution norms. The tribunal also directed the CPCB to submit a report with respect to the remaining industries which … Read more 1.06.18 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
INTERNATIONAL · World No Tobacco Day is celebrated on 31 May Every year, on 31 May, World Health Organization and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The theme of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is “Tobacco and heart disease.” The day highlights the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for … Read more 31.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand to get 179 weather stations in next 4 months For accurate weather predictions, the Himalayan state would get 179 weather stations in the next four months. Besides, three locations – Mussoorie, Mukteshwar and Pithorgarh – have been finalized for the installation ion of Doppler radar. The Met authorities told the chief … Read more 12.01.18 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
UTTARAKHAND India, Uttarakhand and the World Bank sign $120 million Loan Agreement The Government of India, the Government of Uttarakhand and the World Bank Board signed a $120 million Loan Agreement which will help increase access to improved water supply services in peri-urban areas in the State of Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Water Supply Program … Read more 23.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND State govt won’t allow fee hike: Min The Minister of State for higher education Dhan Singh Rawat has categorically said that the private medical universities of the state would have to adopt the fees decided by the fees fixation committee. In an attempt to clear confusion over the fees hike introduced by … Read more 03.04.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs