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UTTARAKHAND Ban of polythnene in garhwal region from march 31 The ban on use of disposable items made from polythene and polystyrene (thermocol) will be strictly enforced in all the seven districts of Garhwal region from March 31 onward. The Garhwal commissioner further said that environmental damage has been exacerbated due to the … Read more 28.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Govt sets dec 31 deadline for absconding docs Acting tough on absconding medical officers, who were bonded to serve in the State health services, the medical education directorate has asked them to join their duties before December 31. In a recent report submitted to the State administration, the department had mentioned that … Read more 19.12.17 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 Uttarakhand secretariat to go paperless from next year In a major initiative to promote the concept of e-office and reduce use of paper for office work, the Uttarakhand government has decided to transform the secretariat into a paperless office. Preparations in the regard have been started with the help of National Informatics … Read more 13 & 14.09.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Tobacco intake among youth reduced: Survey According to the Uttarakhand Youth Tobacco Survey 2016 released today by Uttarakhand Governor Dr KK Paul, the use of tobacco among the youth in 2016 has considerably reduced as compared to 2013. In 2016, 7.4 per cent students studying in Classes VIII- XII consumed tobacco, while … Read more 06-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND District level olympiad to be held from next year: min A district level Sports Olympiad would be held in the State from next year in which major focus would be on 800 meter race and the winners would be gifted a car, announced the sports and Education Minister Arvind Pandey while addressing … Read more 23.12.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND State gets rs 515.64 crore under nhm The Union Government has sanctioned a budget of Rs 515.64 Crore for Uttarakhand under National Health Mission (NHM). The State has got Rs 90 crore more under NHM this year as compared with last year. The approval was given in a meeting of National Programme … Read more 04.05.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM: State to have 5,000 homestays by 2020 With the aim to create livelihood opportunities through tourism, Uttarakhand will have as many as 5,000 operational home stays in the state. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat made this announcement while meeting a delegation of Uttarakhand Hotel Association here on Thursday. During his interaction … Read more 06.04.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND State government all set to open 670 nyaya panchayats Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that the State Government is on its way to develop 670 Nyaya Panchayats as growth centres and there is a need for dedicated people to run them successfully. He also said that the armed forces veterans … Read more 13.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND PM makes strong pitch for tourism in Uttarakhand PM Narendra Modi during his visit to Kedarnath made a strong pitch for tourism in Uttarakhand, saying that the Himalayan state has much to offer for those interested in spiritual pursuits, nature lovers as well as adventure seekers. Pointing out the “immense benefits … Read more 21.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs