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UTTARAKHAND Tourists from Mauritius to get 25% discount at govt-owned guest houses The tourism department has to going to offer 25% discount in all the government-owned tourist guest houses to the tourists from Mauritius who come to Uttarakhand for religious pilgrimage. A large number of Indian-born citizens from Bihar now live in Mauritius, who are known … Read more 29.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Rise in mercury spells warning bells for forest fires in Uttarakhand The hill state is likely to witness above-normal temperatures in the coming five to six days, raising concerns of increased forest fires in the region. The state forest department is already battling intermittent infernos at a time when its beat watchers … Read more 28.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Ban on use of plastic, thermocol during Char Dham yatra During the upcoming Char Dham yatra, the Uttarakhand government will ensure the ban on the use of plastic and thermacol on the route is strictly enforced. The district administration would have to ensure that the districts too followed the guidelines and … Read more 25-26.03.18 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 Gangotri portals to open on April 18 The portals of the Gangotri shrine will open to the public on April 18 (1.15 pm) on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. “Although the portals of the Yamunotri shrine will also open on April 18, the timing will be decided on Yamuna Jayanti on March … Read more 18-19.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM launches automated e-gate pass system In sync with digital India drive, a system of E-gate pass in Uttarakhand secretariat and Vidhan Sabha started. Under the new system which will operate along with the old system of making gate passes, E-passes of guests, employees and vehicles can be issued from any … Read more 16.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Govt hospitals glaring example of negligence Despite the State Government’s claim of having brought about improvement in the condition of the Government-run hospitals, a reality check gives an altogether different picture of things. The hospitals located in the rural parts of the district clearly indicate the apathy of the district authorities towards … Read more 01.03.18 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
UTTARAKHAND Organic prasad at Char Dham, other temples Uttarakhand Chief Minister TS Rawat on Friday launched organic prasad scheme aimed at popularising the locally produced food grains in the form of prasads to be made available on the Char Dham circuit and later in the 625 temples dotting the state. He said … Read more 23.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs