National
Stanpan Suraksha app launched to promote breastfeeding
The Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram launched ‘Stanpan Suraksha’ mobile application to promote breastfeeding and keep a tab on “inappropriate” promotion of baby food items..................Read More
Pre-historic camping site found in Ladakh
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found an ancient camping site used by pre-historic man, at an altitude of about 4,200 metres near Saser La in Nubra Valley, Ladakh...................Read More
All ASI-protected monuments declared polythene-free zones
All monuments and archaeological sites protected by the ASI have been declared as polythene free zones....................Read More
SC makes national anthem mandatory in cinema halls
The Supreme Court has ordered cinema halls to mandatorily play the national anthem before every screening and all those present in cinema halls have to “stand up to show respect.”..................Read More
Assam’s Hailakandi becomes 1st district to pay cashless transactions wages
Hailakandi district of Assam has become the first district to pay wages to tea garden workers through individual bank accounts...................Read More
7th World Ayurveda Congress held in Kolkata
The 7th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) was held from December 2 to 4, 2016 at Science City in Kolkata, West Bengal...................Read More
Awards
Usain Bolt, Almaz Ayana crowned 2016 IAAF World Athlete of the year award
Sprint king Usain Bolt from Jamaica has been awarded the 2016 IAAF World Athlete of the Year award in male category for sixth time. Earlier he had won it in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013...................Read More
Business and Economy
Public Financial Management System to save interest costs of Government
The Public Financial Management System (PFMS) after implemented on full scale will help Union Government to save a significant amount on interest costs...................Read More
RBI to introduce new 20 & 50 rupee currency notes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is going to issue new currency notes of Twenty and Fifty rupees denomination in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005...................Read More
Special Days
4th December: Navy Day
The Indian Navy Day is observed annually on 4 December to celebrate the magnificence, achievements and role of the naval force of the country...................Read More
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