National
Rajasthan becomes first state to adopt LED street lights under all ULBs
Rajasthan has become the first state in India to adopt Central Government’s Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) in all its urban local bodies (ULB)......................Read More
National Mission on Bioeconomy launched in Shillong, Meghalaya
The National Mission on Bioeconomy has launched in Shillong, Meghalaya by the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD).)......................Read More
New species of pika named Ochotona sikimaria discovered in Sikkim
Scientists have discovered a new species of Pika, a mammal belonging to the rabbit and hare family in the Himalayas in Sikkim. It has been identified as ‘Ochotona sikimaria’.)......................Read More
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to be Chief Guest on 2017 Republic Day
The crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be the chief guest for the 68th Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2017.)......................Read More
Delhi Police launches Mobile App for senior citizens
The facility was launched by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung at a function in New Delhi on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons (observed on October 1).)......................Read More
Black money worth Rs. 65,250 crore declared under Income Disclosure Scheme, 2016
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has received total disclosure of Rs. 65,250 crore black money in the form of cash and other assets under the Income Disclosure Scheme, 2016.)......................Read More
International
India ratifies Paris Climate Agreement
India has ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change on the 147th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.)......................Read More
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration on Education
The declaration was adopted at fourth Meeting of BRICS Education Ministers Conference held in New Delhi.)......................Read More
Awards
Murga wins first prize at Swachh Bharat Short Film Festival
Murga has won the first prize at the Swachh Bharat Short Film Festival (SBSFF).)......................Read More
Special Days
2 October: International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-violence is being celebrated on 2 October throughout the world on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.)......................Read More
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