The Centre and the Assam government has moved to the Supreme Court urging an extension of the July 31st 2019 deadline for submission of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Centre has also sought a 20 % sample re-verification of names included in the final draft of the NRC in the districts bordering… Continue reading Centre, Assam move SC for sample re-verification of NRC
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Hawaii to begin construction of mega-telescope on July 15
Hawaii is set to begin the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). The project was first launched in 2015 but the construction was halted as protesters claimed damage to the mountain.However,Hawaii’s top court has ruled that observatory’s construction permit is valid paving the way for work to restart on Mauna Kea. Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT)… Continue reading Hawaii to begin construction of mega-telescope on July 15
Happiness UTSAV being celebrated by Delhi Govt from 16 to 30 July
The Delhi government has decided to organise a 15-day “Happiness Utsav” across all government schools to celebrate completion of a year of introduction of its happiness curriculum. The Delhi government launched the Happiness Curriculum in state-run schools in 2018. The aim of the curriculum is to instil self-awareness, stimulate good mental health, character, and resilience… Continue reading Happiness UTSAV being celebrated by Delhi Govt from 16 to 30 July
20 million children worldwide missed out on life-saving vaccines last year
According to data by the WHO and UNICEF,One in 10 children which is almost 20 million globally has missed out on life saving vaccines in 2018. The report also showed that an additional 1.5 million deaths could be avoided if global immunisation coverage improved. The main factors which are hindering the spread of vaccination worldwide… Continue reading 20 million children worldwide missed out on life-saving vaccines last year
Kan Sikul, Kan Huan – My School, my farm
Kan Sikul, Kan Huan (My School, My Farm) is an initiative of District Administration of Lawngtlai, Mizoram. The aim of the initiative is to make every school, Anganwadi, Child care institution and hostel in Lawngtlai, self-sufficient in local variety of fruits and vegetables by March 2020. By doing so, the initiative seeks to reduce malnutrition… Continue reading Kan Sikul, Kan Huan – My School, my farm
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill amends the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The Act established the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA). The AERA regulates tariffs and other charges for aeronautical services provided at civilian airports with annual traffic… Continue reading Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
Government of India is running Seva Bhoj Yojana
The Minister of Culture has informed the Lok Sabha about the Seva Bhoj Yojana. Seva Bhoj Yojna is a Central Sector Scheme to provide reimbursement of CGST and Central Government’s share of IGST paid by charitable and religious institutions on purchase of specific raw food items for serving free food to public or devotees. Under… Continue reading Government of India is running Seva Bhoj Yojana
Centre set to roll out rotavirus vaccination drive in all states by September this year
Government is set to roll out rotavirus vaccine in the universal immunisation programme across all states by September 2019. As part of the exercise,all 2.6 crore children born annually in India will be eligible to receive free of cost the vaccine that will protect them from diarrhoea. The vaccine is currently being administered in Himachal… Continue reading Centre set to roll out rotavirus vaccination drive in all states by September this year
Over 30 lakh persons enrolled under PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme till July 10
Union Government has said that over 30 lakh persons have been enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme (PM-SYM). Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan(PM-SYM) scheme was announced in the interim budget 2019. Under the scheme,an assured monthly pension of Rs.3000 rupees per month is provided to workers in the unorganised sector after 60 years… Continue reading Over 30 lakh persons enrolled under PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme till July 10
Supreme Court to rule today, says Speaker’s powers need relook
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on petitions filed by the rebel legislators of the ruling government in Karnataka. The plea seeks a directive to the speaker of the Karnataka state assembly to decide on their resignations from the Legislative assembly. During the hearing,Supreme Court said that the position and powers of the Speaker… Continue reading Supreme Court to rule today, says Speaker’s powers need relook
