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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 Economic Survey presents rosy picture for jobless youth The Economic Survey report for the state has projected a rosy future for the youth looking for jobs as the government is optimistic that a proposed investment of Rs 25,000 crore in SIDCUL will bring in job opportunities. The report mentions that the state … Read more 23.03.18 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 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 State celebrates spring festival phool dei The festival of spring Phool Dei was celebrated in many parts of the State. The festival which is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra Month of Indian calendar also heralds New Year in the Hills of Uttarakhand. Tradition has it that little girls forming small … Read more 15.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
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 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 U’khand seeks UP land for compulsory plantation The Uttarakhand Government is scouting for land in other states for growing trees as it is left with no land for compulsory afforestation obligation in lieu of the trees that will be axed for the construction of the 5,040 mw multipurpose Pancheshwar Dam project between … Read more 27.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND U’kashi employment model to be adopted across nation The Centre would implement across the country the Uttarkashi model of creating employment through a drinking water and waste management project, Union Minister Uma Bharti said. After visiting Uttarkashi town for the launch of a drinking water project, ‘Swajal’, and a waste management … Read more 25-26.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Fifth uttarakhand spring bird festival to be held at two locations in state from march 9 to 11 The fifth Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival will be held at two locations in the State from March 9 to 11. Various events will be held as part of the programme at Thano reserved forest … Read more 24.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs