Sahitya Akademi has selected 22 writers for the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2019 and 23 writers for Yuva Puraskar 2019. Bal Sahitya Puraskar is given to authors for their contribution in children literature. The Yuva Puraskar is given to writers aged below 35. The Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, is an organisation… Continue reading 45 writers to get Sahitya Akademi awards
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
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S Jaishankar flags off first batch of pilgrims for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
India’s External Affairs Minister has flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for this year’s Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Kailash Manasarovar Yatra(KMY) is known for its religious value and cultural significance.Being significant to Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva,it holds religious importance also for the Jains and the Buddhists. The Yatra is organized by the… Continue reading S Jaishankar flags off first batch of pilgrims for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
India set to join heavyweight torpedo club
The Indian Navy has decided to induct the indigenously developed heavyweight torpedo “Varunastra” into its arsenal. This will put India in a group of only eight countries that have the capability to manufacture heavyweight torpedoes Torpedo is self-propelled underwater missile, launched from a submarine, surface vessel, or airplane and designed for exploding upon contact with… Continue reading India set to join heavyweight torpedo club
IRSDC enters into tripartite pact with French Railways, agency
The Indian Railway Station Development Corp (IRSDC)has entered into a tripartite agreement with French Railways and French Development Agency(AFD). Under this pact,AFD will provide in-kind grant of up to 7 lakh euros through French National Railways-Hubs as a technical partner to IRSDC to support the railway station development programme in India. India and France have… Continue reading IRSDC enters into tripartite pact with French Railways, agency
Senior IPS officer V S Kaumudi appointed as BPR&D DG
Government has appointed IPS officer V S Kaumudi as the Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) has approved the appointment by temporarily downgrading the post to the level of Additional Director General for a period of two years. BPR&D was established in 1970 with… Continue reading Senior IPS officer V S Kaumudi appointed as BPR&D DG
Noted English writer Amitav Ghosh conferred 54th Jnanpith award
Recently,Amitav Ghosh was conferred the 54th Jnanpith award for the year 2018. The award was given for his outstanding contribution in English.Amitav Ghosh is the first English writer to get this award. The Jnanpith Award is an Indian literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their outstanding contribution towards literature.… Continue reading Noted English writer Amitav Ghosh conferred 54th Jnanpith award
Villagers turn to age-old ritual for rains
Recently,Valasa Devarlu was celebrated in the number of villages of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The festival was celebrated in the face of drought conditions and with only a few weeks left for the sowing season to close. Valasa Devarlu is a traditional old age ritual dating back to the reign of emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya.This… Continue reading Villagers turn to age-old ritual for rains
Centre compulsorily retires 12 senior I-T officers for corruption, extortion & misconduct
The government has compulsorily retired 12 senior Indian Revenue Service (income tax) officers under Rule 56 (j) of Fundamental Rules. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of charges of corruption, extortion and professional misconduct against them. All Central government employees are governed by the ‘fundamental rules (FR)’ and the Central Civil Services (CCS)… Continue reading Centre compulsorily retires 12 senior I-T officers for corruption, extortion & misconduct
Swachh Bharat Summer Internship 2019
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, in association with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for Swachh Bharat Summer Internship 2019. Applications have been called from members of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NUKS), National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC). The internship programme aims to strengthen the people’s movement (Jan… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Summer Internship 2019
Keep track of infrastructure projects in Delhi through an app
Delhi Government has decided to introduce a mobile application that will have the geo-location of all its infrastructure projects. The app will also include the features of the project,the details of its nodal departments and officers and its timeline.This will enable people to keep track of the progress. The Government will also start taking feedback… Continue reading Keep track of infrastructure projects in Delhi through an app
