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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 Uttarakhand crime rate second lowest among states in country: NCRB Uttarakhand has emerged as the second best state in the country on the basis of the crime rate recorded last year according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report which was released on Thursday. Uttarakhand has been ranked 32 out of 36 states … Read more 01-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Char Dham project: CCEA approves nod to Rs 1,384cr tunnel in U’khand The central government on Tuesday approved a 4.531-km tunnel project in Uttarakhand that would be part of the ‘Char Dham’ project to connect Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri. Estimated to cost Rs 1,384 crore, Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel will be … Read more 21.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND 54 mp govt colleges may come under rusa The State Government would request the Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry to include 54 Government colleges of the State in the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). Special Basic Teacher Certificate (BTC) training would be discussed with the union HRD minister. The jobs … Read more 18.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM unveils state’s first swm plant The first solid waste processing-composting and sanitary landfill diposal plant in the State was inaugurated at Shishambada by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat. Inaugurated about nine years after it was approved, the solid waste management facility costing about Rs 36 crore is expected to bring about … Read more 25.01.18 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
UTTARAKHAND 5 cr saplings to be planted this year About 1.5 crore tree saplings will be planted across the State during the monsoon season this year. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat directed all the District Magistrates to ensure that tree plantation is carried out extensively during the rains in addition to execution of … Read more 14.06.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Rise in numbers of migratory birds at Asan wetland Over 6,000 migratory birds are stay putting at Asan wetland in Uttarakhand, one of important bird areas of the country. This was revealed in latest bird count at Asan bringing cheers among bird watcher community. The bird count figures are quite encouraging … Read more 07.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Assembly to discuss sdg for first time For the first time in the history, the members of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha would hold discussions on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as part of the mission undertaken by the United Nations Organisation (UNO) during the ensuing Budget session at Bharadisain near Gairsain. The … Read more 14.03.18 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