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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 Now hill patrol unit To check road accidents happening in the mountainous parts of the State thick and fast and taking toll of lives, the State police have decided to form Hill Patrol Unit (HPU) on the pattern of City Patrol Unit (CPU) in the mountainous districts of the State. This unit … Read more 11-12.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND CM, Bali Guv sign pact on health, tourism Uttarakhand and Bali arrived at an agreement to cooperate in the area of health, tourism, environment and culture. A five-point letter of intent was signed by Governor of Bali Mangku Pastika and Uttarakhand Chief Minister TS Rawat. Governor of Bali, who is on … Read more 25.04.18 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 Forest dept launches awareness programme for raising green cover Considering the importance of forests in conserving the whole ecosystem, International Day of Forests is marked every year on March 21. Gearing up for the day, the forest department and some social organisations have launched various awareness programmes to enhance the green … Read more 20.03.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs
UTTARAKHAND Crimes registered under POCSO almost double in 2 years in Kumaon As various parts of Uttarakhand erupt in protest against rape of minor girls in Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir and Unnao in UP, the hill state has seen a spike of crimes registered under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in its own backyard. In villages and … Read more 18.04.18 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 State government announces 2% hike in DA The state government on Wednesday announced a 2% hike on Dearness Allowance (DA) in the hill state with immediate effect. The move will benefit over 1.5 lakh employees in Uttarakhand. The hike has been implemented and the employees would get the benefit starting from … Read more 12.05.18 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